Meet the team.

Our pastoral staff are here to serve and equip you to walk out the empowered life Jesus has for you.

Aaron Rios

Lead Pastor
Pastor, author, podcaster, worshipper, husband, and father of  six, Pastor Aaron has served Garden City since August of 2019.
pastor@gardencitychurch.net
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Hannah Carreras

Associate Youth Pastor
Hannah is a mother and minister passionate about the youth of the North Shore. She has served at Garden City since 2021.
youth@gardencitychurch.net
City Youth

Miriam Thomas

Associate Children's Pastor
Miriam is a minister, wife, and mother of 5. She has served Garden City since 2025.
miriam@gardencitychurch.net
Kingdom Children

Sarah Rios

Associate Women's Pastor
sarah@gardencitychurch.net

Rev. Stephanie Elenbaas

Assistant to the Lead Pastor
info@gardencitychurch.net

Rev. Gilbert Carreras

Discipleship Pastor
gilbert@gardencitychurch.net

Meet our Ministry Leaders.

Let's get you connected.

Ladene Jahner

Business & Finance Manager
Ljahner@gardencitychurch.net

Cesar Rodriguez

Security Director
security@gardencitychurch.net

Karina Rodriquez

Facilities Director
facilities@gardencitychurch.net
facilities

Maggie Lohnes

Hospitality Director
maggieebp@aol.com

Marie Sacco

GriefShare Program Director
msacco@gardencitychurch.net
griefshare

Joyan Chandler

Landing Team Coordinator
landingteam@gardencitychurch.net

Cai Williams

Celebrate Recovery Leader
CR@gardencitychurch.net
Celebrate Recovery

Elder Board

Rev. Nick Fatato

District Superintendent

Southern New England Ministry Network
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Rev. Paul Yacovone

District Executive Secretary
Southern New England Ministry Network
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Rev. Jamie Booth

Lead Pastor
Calvary Christian Church, Lynnfield, MA
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Rev. David E. Stewart, jr.

Senior Pastor
New Life Church,
Leominster MA
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