Staff and Leadership
Rev. James J. Lee
Lead Pastor
Pastor James has had the privilege to serve congregations previously in Grand Rapids, MI., and Roslyn Heights, NY. He has also had the privilege to serve in various capacities for the Christian Reformed Church denomination. He received the call to serve as pastor at Christ Community Church in August 2018. Pastor James is married to his better half Jin Young and have three beautiful children.
For any pastoral care needs, please call (631) 581-8188 or e-mail pastor@cccei.org
Becky Van Essendelft
Adminstrative Assistant
Becky has been a member of Christ Community Church since February 2020. She grew up in the Reformed Church denomination and had the privilege of receiving a Christian education in grade school. She graduated with a degree in Marketing in 2022 and is grateful to be able to use her skills to share Gods Word with others.
Ed Zalewski
Church Treasurer
Church Council
Rev. James J. Lee
Lead Pastor, President
Richard Guercio
Elder, Vice President
Peter Lazio
Elder
Zach Stewart
Elder
Elisa Mancuso
Deacon
Patricia Shea
Deacon
Caity Van Essendelft
Deacon
Becky Van Essendelft*
Clerk, Administrative Assistant
(*= ex officio)
As a part of the Christian Reformed Church, we are a Council-led congregation. Our Elders and Deacons serve as volunteers and oversee the overall work of our church, and discern the long-term vision & planning for our congregation. The elders oversee the spiritual care and faith formation practices in our community, and the deacons steward the work of mercy and justice in our congregation and neighborhood. We also have a number of other ministry teams that make for some great collaborative work!