MISSION DEL SOL - Key Persons
came to us with his girl, Pastor Kelsy Brown. He faithfully serves through caring ministries, including cuddles, a listening ear, support at the Annual Blessing of the Animals Service, regular visitation and office hours. He is a trained therapy dog and has served as parish pup previously at Altavista Presbyterian Church, Altavista, VA, and Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale, AZ. He loves going for walks with his girl, doing tricks for blueberries and visiting with new and long-time friends (both furry and human varieties).
works throughout the week and in his free time enjoys exercise, guitar, gaming, and spending time with the Lord. He spends a lot of time with family and friends and aspires to be an Athletic Trainer
relocated to Arizona in 2021 after 30 years of living in Colorado. She is an educator by training, but has been an administrative assistant for the past 15 years. She adores her husband and 2 grown kids, feels God's love through His creation, and when not at work, she is likely reading, riding bikes or playing with her dog Tucker.
was born in South Korea, earned her master's degree in mathematics education in 2014 from Northern Arizona University (NAU) and undergraduate degrees in piano performance and mathematics, both obtained in 2012 from NAU. She was the recipient of a full scholarship for her graduate and undergraduate degrees at NAU. She studied with Dr.Frank Scott, Ms. Rita Borden, and Ms. Elizabeth George for piano and organ performances, respectively. Juhee has also performed as an accompanist for a number of years with the Women's Chorale, Shrine of the Ages Choir, Curry Summer Camp, Suzuki Strings Program from NAU, and the Master Chorale of Flagstaff. Juhee was a featured performer in the Ardrey Memorial Auditorium Grand Opening Gala Concert and in the International Boys and Men's Choral Festival. Ms. Park is currently teaching advanced math classes (AP Calculus) at Hamilton High School, and she has taught math classes at NAU, Community College, and BASIS charter school.
was born and raised in Northern Utah. She received a BA in Theology and History from Whitworth University, Spokane, WA and a Masters of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA. Previously she served as a solo pastor at Altavista Presbyterian Church, Altavista, VA and as the Associate Pastor for Membership and Mission at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale, AZ. She loves God and the congregation, spending time in the kitchen and reading a book. Most of all she loves spending time with her dog Calvin.
Kelsy Brown joined us at Mission del Sol in May 2020 after serving in two other churches for 9 years. Pastor Kelsy encourages us to know God's love and mercy through the joys and trials of life.
She has been instrumental in creating virtual Sunday services, Morning Monday meditations on Facebook, book studies, and in person small group Coffees with Kelsey to keep us connected with one another and with God during the COVID 19 pandemic.
has established a name for himself as a professional musician in the East Valley for over 15 years. Starting at church, Smith grew up in Arizona and attended St. Andrew the Apostle in Chandler and later St. Thomas the Apostle in Phoenix where he learned about singing in the choir and grew to love Sacred Music. He attended Northern Arizona University to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education in 2013 and was Music Director at NAU's Newman Center. Smith has sung with many choirs around Arizona including the Phoenix Chorale, Sedona Academy of Chamber Singers, Sonoran Desert Chorale, and North Valley Chorale. In the summer, he has the privilege of being the Assistant Music Director at the Arizona Magic of Music & Dance in Fountain Hills. Smith has been the Music Director at Mission del Sol Presbyterian Church since 2015 where he leads the adult and bell choirs. Smith also has a private music studio and founded the Community Choir of Arizona in 2018 which he directs. Smith enjoys long walks with his adopted dog-daughter, Stella, playing board games, and baking delicious treats.