jtgreenleaf.spministries@gmail.comSenior Pastor
Reverend Dr. J.T. Greenleaf
Pastor J.T. Greenleaf has been an ordained minister since 1988. A passion of Pastor J.T. has been his mission work. He has participated in missions throughout the western US and rural Guatemala. He is an active athlete competing in various marathons. Pastor J.T.'s wife, Sally is a lifelong pianist and teacher. They have two adult children,
Janessa and Thomas.
Born and raised in rural North Dakota, Todd obtained a BS in Operations Research at the US Air Force Academy and an MBA from Webster University. He retired from the US Marine Corps in 2006 and has worked as a consultant since then. He became a member of St. Paul's in 2016 and enjoys participating in the various small groups and classes at the church. He has five wonderful children and a grandson to keep him busy.
STEAM Enrichment Program
Amanda Johnson
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Amanda is the lead teacher for our STEAM Enrichment Program for preschoolers. She is originally from New Jersey where she taught first and second grade for 7 years, and also has taught preschool in several learning centers and assisted in daycare centers. She graduated from Hampton University with a master degree in elementary education and a bachelor degree in psychology. Her interests include practicing yoga, going to the beach, and spending quality time with family and friends. Amanda is a proud military wife and mother of 3 young children.
Justine is a choral conductor and music educator.
In addition to serving as the director of St. Paul's music ministries, she also directs the CSU-San Marcus choral ensemble. Justine has taught choral and general music at schools in Carlsbad, La Jolla, and Milwaukee, served in music ministry at other churches, and directed LGBTQ+ affiliated ensembles and children's voices in San Diego. As a performer, Justine sings soprano as an on-call, freelance vocalist. She lives in San Diego with her husband and three children.
Associate Director of Music
Kenneth Brown
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Kenneth was born in Connecticut and raised in rural New England. He has played various instruments and composed music since childhood, and is an active pianist, composer, and music educator. Kenneth holds a B.M. from Temple University and an M.A. and PhD in Music Composition from UCLA, with additional studies in piano performance and conducting. In addition to his original compositions, Kenneth performs repertoire ranging from Schubert to Gershwin to contemporary composers.
Karina is from Sonora, Mexico. She has a minor in Advertising from the Advertising Arts College and earned her BA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix. Karina is also a small business owner as well as a full-time mother. When she isn't catering events or learning at St. Paul's, she is either driving to little league or enjoying time with her family. Karina is a proud mother of two wonderful boys: Carlos and Santiago.
Marty grew up on the island and is a long-time member of St. Paul's. He formerly served as Director of Youth Ministries prior to serving in the US Army, where he was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his actions. Marty oversees the upkeep of the church building and grounds, is an avid Padres fan, and lives with his wife in Coronado.
Lucas Petrucci is the dedicated Sound Engineer for St. Paul's Methodist Church in Coronado, California, where he brings an enriching auditory experience to weekly Sunday services for a vibrant congregation. Lucas fell in love with sound engineering over a decade ago at Studio West in Rancho Bernardo. Since then, he has honed his craft at numerous renowned studios across San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles, including Rarefied, R&R Studios, MAPS Recording, and more, whilst working alongside an impressive array of artists.
At St. Paul's, Lucas's passion for his craft is more than just about sound – it's about creating an environment that deepens the congregation's connection to the service. His professional journey continues to be motivated by the belief that the right sound can transform an ordinary service into an extraordinary worship experience.
David is a native of Kansas and graduated from KU with a degree in Music Education. He joined the Navy after graduation and reported to Pearl Harbor, HI. After his Navy duty, he returned to Honolulu and earned an Associate’s Degree in Business there, specializing in computer technology from a user interface perspective. Moving to San Diego in 1986, he worked in three different law firms over the years as a support person. He joined the staff of St. Paul's in 1996 and has been there ever since.
Born in Dallas, Marcie came to Coronado in 1985, where she served as St. Paul's church administrator for 30 years. After retiring in 2018, Marcie continues to serve as the coordinator for weddings and memorial services at the church. She has four children and nine grandchildren throughout Southern California and Australia.
