Staff

Chad Tvenstrup has served in the ordained ministry for the past two decades, both in Rhode Island and Florida, United States. He is passionate about sharing and living out the gospel and leading God’s people to do the same. His vision for gospel ministry includes a focus on evangelism and discipleship. Chad loves the idea of healthy, gospel-centered churches planting more churches.

Chad has Masters degrees in Theology, Biblical Studies, and Church History from Providence College and Trinity School for Ministry. He has served as pastor in an Independent Anglican church, as well as Presbyterian churches (Presbyterian Church in America, Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church). Chad currently serves as Lead Pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church in Bradenton. He is married to Roberta, and they have five adult children. He enjoys reading and family time.

Devin was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. He began his ministry to families in 2014 when he served as a Director of Middle School Ministry. After graduating from the University of South Florida, God called him into business as a ministry where he served for 7 years helping organizations experience the redemptive impact of servant leadership.

In his free time, Devin enjoys spending time with his wife Faith and their three children (Zoë, Joel and Eden), working out at CrossFit Lena, and hosting friends and neighbors for dinner and games. You can count on Devin to share his obsession with craft coffee with you; he will gladly make you a cup! According to his kids, he also makes the best tacos, and they’ve been lovingly dubbed “Daddy’s Famous Tacos.”

I feel blessed to be on the staff of CPC.  I have a degree in Christian Education and have served as a children's pastor most of my life.  My goal is to work with the parents, children, church members and staff to build a safe, energetic and biblically solid program for the young students of our church.

Mark is currently in seminary and under care of the Florida Presbytery (ARPC) as he prepares for ordained pastoral ministry. He feels a strong call to disciple others, teach Scripture faithfully, and help people, especially students, grow in their relationship with Christ.

Over the past year, Mark has grown increasingly invested in youth ministry, helping lead Sunday night gatherings and build relationships with students. Now, he’s excited to step in more fully: teaching, mentoring, and pointing the next generation to the hope we have in Jesus.

When he’s not studying or serving, you’ll find Mark on the golf course, experimenting in the kitchen, or hanging out with his dog, Grace. His prayer is that students would know Christ deeply, love Him sincerely, and live out their faith with confidence and joy.

Renée was born and raised in Missouri, but has lived in Florida in the Bradenton/Sarasota area since 1984.  She served as the Practice Administrator for an oral surgeon in Venice for 26 years until she "unofficially" retired in 2024.  

Since then,  Renée started filling up her free time by volunteering here at CPC.  She is our Nursery Coordinator and has a heart for serving the youngest members of our church and their parents.  Over the past few months,  Renée has been called to serve in our Youth Ministry and the Good News Club and is looking forward to serving the older children/students as well.

Renée is married to John and has two sons, Trevor and Devin.  She has five grandchildren (Wesley, Zoë, Joel,  Eden, and Judah).  She enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and spending quality time with her family.

Ryan is a worship leader, songwriter, and audio engineer whose main passion is to know Jesus and make Him known in the earth. His primary focus and background in worship leading and songwriting has led him to take the journey of faith from Pennsylvania to Florida in 2012 to be part of a church plant as a worship pastor. In addition to leading the worship music on Sunday morning service at CPC, Ryan also oversees the audio/video production ministry. In this great life adventure with God, Ryan's desire is to see his music connect this generation to the presence and love of Christ and see the nations transformed by worship and prayer.

Katherine came to work at CPC in July of 2020 after her husband's job relocated them to Florida from Michigan in 2018.  She feels truly blessed to be working with such a wonderful staff and finds it an honor to be able to support the leadership and the congregation as the administrative assistant at Christ Presbyterian Church.