Our Leadership
Because we do not think that God has entrusted the leadership of any local congregation to a single individual, we do not have the common "senior pastor" model of leadership. We are guided by a team of pastors/elders, men gifted by God to oversee the church and affirmed by those in our congregation as men who meet the Biblical standards set forth in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:6-9.
Wes Hebert: Pastor
"Wesley and his wife Kristina have lived in the Upper Valley since 2016, but they have been New Englanders their whole life. They have two children, Ezra Calvin and Amelia Ruth.
Wesley graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Mathematics from Norwich University in 2014 and works at Dartmouth-Hitchcock in the eye clinic. While a member of Valley Bible Church, he developed a passion to preach and teach God's Word while attending the Charles Simeon Trust Workshop on Biblical Exposition. He was a Pastoral Resident at Valley Bible and completed his Master of Divinity in the Biblical Languages from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2023. In 2024 he answered Christ Community's call to ministry and was installed as pastor.
When he is not spending time with his wife and kids, Wesley enjoys reading on biblical theology, enjoying the Upper Valley's outdoors, lifting heavy weights, and wrestling."
Rich Heim: Elder
"Rich and wife Abigail live in Cornish along with five children, Daniel, Samuel, William, Cora and Matthias who are either in college or working.
Both are charter members since CCC was organized. Rich was born in New Jersey, moved to central Long Island NY where he grew up and then moved to Cornish in 1982.
A former motocross racer, pilot, and ultralight flyer, he now works in forestry and logging in a self employed partnership. Although raised a Lutheran, he became a christian in 1993.
Rich and Abigail, who is a talented artist as was her father, like traveling coast of Maine, mountains, farmland, and Scotland where Abigail was born."
Jerry Cross: Elder
"Jerry was born, raised, and worked in nearby Springfield Vermont. He and his wife, Susie reside in Claremont NH with their sweet golden retriever Gracie. He is now retired after serving 33 years as CEO/President of One Credit Union, formerly known as Bryant Credit Union.
With a total of 6 adult children and 7 grandkids, they are quite busy between serving in the church and attending the many activities that come along with grandchildren. Jerry and Susie have been members of Christ Community Church since 2011, and each have been blessed to have served in various positions, with Jerry being an Elder since 2022."
Paul Biebel: Elder
"Paul, born in Claremont, NH, grew up and graduated in Windsor VT. Born again at around age 8 when he understood he was a sinner. A temporary summer job after high school led him to the construction trade and work for a church elder who built custom homes. In 1976 he began his own construction company which continues to this day.
Married almost 45 years to Kathie (Bartlett), they have three beautiful blessings; Karyn, Timothy and Stephanie and 9 grandchildren. Kathie lives on in his heart and has been safely home with the Lord for 5 years now.
He shares a few life verses that express his hope, prayers, and passion for our Christ Community Church family.
Colossians 1:9-14 “For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner pleasing to the Lord...For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
John 13:35, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Psalm 133:1 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
Rick Fillian: Elder
