Sean became the Pastor of Christ the Redeemer Presbyterian Church in June 2014 and has had the privilege (alongside many at CTR) of seeing a work of God’s grace in the church’s revitalization.  Prior to coming to Portland, Sean served as an Associate Pastor at New Life Presbyterian Church in suburban Philadelphia.

A native of South Texas, Sean graduated from Westminster Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity, 2009), and is currently a Doctor of Ministry candidate at Covenant Theological Seminary.

Sean has been married to Claire, a native of Portrush, N. Ireland, since 2012.  Sean and Claire often joke that they now live halfway between their families. Together they have three children: Lily, Isla, and Henry. From great food to deep friendships and breathtaking natural beauty, they love Portland and plan to deepen their roots here for a very long time.

During his time studying at Westminster Theological Seminary (Masters of Divinity), Alden served three summer internships at Christ the Redeemer. Upon graduation, Alden was ordained and installed as the Assistant Pastor at CTR in June 2024. Prior to seminary and coming to Portland permanently, Alden served as campus staff with Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) at Erskine College.

Alden grew up right outside Philadelphia (yes, that means an undying love for all Philly sports), but has always had a heart for New England, where he has strong and storied family roots.

Alden is joyfully married to Taylor (2015), who grew up in North Carolina (and bought a big winter coat for the Maine winters!). They have two children: Theo & Isaiah. Alden enjoys good food and reading and writing fiction and playing and watching sports. Together, he and Taylor love hosting and delighting in this beautiful corner of the country, where we pray the Gospel takes deep root.

Kendra has been a member of CTR since 2009 and has taken on an increasing role in organizing and directing our music, eventually joining the staff as worship director.  Originally from Moncton, New Brunswick, Kendra is a classically trained pianist with a BA in Music from Crandall University.
 
Kendra lives in Freeport with her husband, Rick and their youngest son, Augustin.  They have four other children: Zachary, Rachel, Lydia, and Moriah - all of whom are establishing their own homes now.  Kendra loves living in coastal Maine with its gorgeous scenery and many opportunities to live an active lifestyle. Kendra and Rick love to entertain in their home and share meals with friends in the fantastic food scene of Portland.

Amanda joined the CTR staff as Director of Community Development in August 2024, where she also serves as an advisor to the CTR session. A seasoned Bible teacher and ministry leader, Amanda oversees both community group life and Christian Formation classes at Christ the Redeemer. She’s passionate about studying God’s word in community, and creating vibrant spaces for people from all walks of life to encounter Christ. Amanda holds degrees in English, Communications, and Theater from Grove City College, where she graduated with honors.

Originally from Buffalo, NY, Amanda moved to Maine in 2012 with her husband, Dan. Together they’ve fallen in love with sailing, berry picking, ice skating, and rock scrambling. When Amanda isn’t reading classic novels, attending theater, or exploring the Maine coast, you’ll find her chasing four wonderful children (Benjamin, Rosemary, Jacob and Maria)…all of whom couldn’t feel more grateful to call this city home.

Abby became Co-Director of CTR’s children’s ministry in February 2021 and has been a member of CTR since 2020. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Abby holds a degree in speech language pathology from the University of Georgia. After graduating, she joined the Navigators Collegiate Ministry staff at the University of Tennessee.

Abby has many years of experience teaching and shepherding children in nurseries, preschools, camps, and youth groups.Abby and her husband Matt were married in 2015 after they met while on staff with the Navigators. After his time on staff, Matt took a job with Cigna Insurance, where he works as a Client Manager. Since moving to Portland, Abby and Matt have enjoyed eating at new restaurants together and discovering fun outdoor spots for their kids to play. They also love to travel and explore new places. They are blessed to have three young children- Winnie, Annaclaire, and Barrett.

Cheryl came to CTR in April 2012 and serves as the Administrator for CTR.  She has many years of experience in office management and accounting and also works as the Administrator and Treasurer at the church where she is a member.  Cheryl has worked for several pastors over the years and enjoys being part of the day-to-day work of the ministry.

Cheryl and her husband of 39 years, Ron, live in Biddeford.  They are blessed to have three beautiful daughters, Whitney, Kathleen and Haylee.  All three are married to great guys and have made Ron & Cheryl grandparents five times over.  Ron and Cheryl enjoy doing ministry work together in their church and traveling the State of Maine—they especially love Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park.  You will spot them at the Jordan Pond House and Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound every July vacation!