Rich Ainsworth

	Rich Ainsworth, Pastor-Teacher Rich Ainsworth has been in the role of pastor-teacher since 1972. He is a graduate of Gordon College and Dallas Theological Seminary, where he was under the mentoring of Chuck Swindoll and Howard Hendricks. At Wintonbury, he oversees the Elder board as well as the church’s vision, and does most of the preaching. Rich loves the way people are allowed to be themselves at Wintonbury without putting on airs; as he puts it, “a real church for real people.” Rich and his wife Kathy live in Bloomfield and are the parents of three daughters and are also very proud grandparents. Rich loves to teach the Bible, and enjoys sports as well as maintaining his ’79 VW convertible.
	Dave Owen, Pastor of Shepherding Ministries Dave has been an Associate Pastor at Wintonbury since 1999. He is a graduate of Wheaton College in Illinois, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and received his D.Min in Church Growth from Fuller Theological Seminary. Prior to Wintonbury, he served as pastor of churches in New York and Nebraska, and started a church in New Hampshire. Dave is responsible for overseeing the staff, coordinating many of ministries that connect people to the church body, including small groups, and is the technical wizard on staff. His passion is to help people discover their spiritual gifts and talents so that they can experience the joy of serving the Lord in the way in which they were created. He believes that Wintonbury is the healthiest church of which he’s ever been a part. Dave and his wife Carole live in Bloomfield and have three children: Mike, John, and Beth, as well as five grandchildren. In his spare time, Dave enjoys woodworking, digital photography, and computer stuff.
	André Riendeau, Pastor of Discipling Ministries André has been an Associate Pastor at Wintonbury since 1998 and a member since 1989. He is a 1986 graduate of the University of New Hampshire and will graduate with a Masters of Divinity degree from Bethel Seminary in June of 2007. Prior to Wintonbury, he worked for almost twelve years in the insurance industry as a systems analyst. André is our primary worship leader, oversees the youth and outreach ministries, assists with preaching, and is relied on as the primary vision caster for the church. His passion is to see the grace of God imparted into and between people’s lives through any and all possible means. André and his wife Diane live in Tariffville and have two children. In his spare time, he enjoys reading about history (especially American Presidents and wars), watching sports (especially the UConn Huskies, Red Sox, and Patriots), playing guitar, golfing (when his back is okay), and anything with his family!
	Pat Taylor, Coordinator of Congregational Care Pat is a Registered Nurse, and has served on staff at Wintonbury since 1995 (and as a lay leader for much longer), helping the church body care for each other, especially the grieving, sick, and elderly. She loves the feeling of family she experiences at Wintonbury, and the opportunity she has to get to know people on a deeper level. Pat is married to her husband David and lives in West Hartford. They have two daughters, Nicole and Chrystal, and two sons, Brian and Chad, as well as two delightful grandchildren, Mia and Luke. When she isn’t at Wintonbury, Pat enjoys going to the theater and concerts, reading, and walking on the beach and lakeshores.
	Annmarie Boulay, Director of Outreach Connections Wintonbury’s newest staff member as of 2005, Annmarie helps the church body reach out beyond its walls with the love of Jesus to the surrounding community. She loves the excitement that God generates in the hearts of the Wintonbury people as they serve in His name, as well as the preaching and teaching at Wintonbury. Annmarie is married to Brian and lives in Westfield, Massachusetts, and has one daughter, Teresa. She enjoys art and music, interior design, gardening and walking, and loves spending time with her family and friends.

Liz Orletzkiy, Administrative Assistant

Kathy Ainsworth, Facilities Manager