Staff

Rev. Seth Finch -- Pastor/Head of Staff

The Rev. Seth Finch became the Associate Pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in August of 2008. Seth grew up in Aztec, NM and attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas where he received a B.A. in Religion. He completed his M Div. at McCormick Seminary in May of 2008. Before coming to Covenant, Seth worked in youth ministry positions with Ghost Ranch Conference Center and was involved in the Austin College mobile youth ministry team, the ACtivators. Upon the departure of the previous head of staff, Rev. Finch was called to assume the role of Pastor/Head of Staff. Seth is married to Tiffany Lo-Finch, a teacher at Menaul School.

Chris Deslauriers -- Administrator

Chris has been on the Covenant staff for more than 20 years.

Jeff Jolly -- Music Director

Jeff is a music educator and has been the director of music at Covenant for over 35 years! He is an accomplished musician and is also gifted at writing music.

Paul Roth -- Accompanist

Organist/Pianist. Paul adds a great richness and excitement to the music program at Covenant. He also brings great gifts to the Albuquerque community.

Vanna Ortiz -- Children and Family Ministry Leader

After a 12-year career as an energy policy analyst, "Ms." Vanna changed her vocational path and began teaching children at Covenant Corner in 2004, as her own daughters were finishing high school and college. Vanna has an MA in Public Policy from Rutgers and is certified in Early Childhood Education. She loves interacting with the students, their families and the Covenant Corner staff! Covenant is very excited for Vanna to be taking over leadership for Children and Family Ministry.

James Larson--Sexton

James is the handy man extraordinaire! Since he began at Covenant in 2012 the place has been looking mighty fine! James' work is filled with a spirit of thankfulness, and James says, "I'm just glad I have a second chance, and I embrace life now."