Our Staff

Brendan Jorgensen

Pastor

Pastor Brendan is married to Jackie, and they have three children: Addie, Ollie and Gracie. He spent the last several years in campus ministry and church planting in New Hampshire, where he was born and raised. He attended seminary at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and is now pursuing a doctorate of ministry there.

In his free time Brendan likes to run, hike NH’s four thousand footers with his family, and explore the outdoors. Brendan and his family enjoy having meals with people, and look forward to welcoming you to FPCC. Feel free to contact him at pastorbrendan@fpccwakefield.org.

Julie Bohn

Leader of Children, Youth, & Family Ministries

Believing that the family is a fundamental spiritual unit, Julie seeks to get families connected to each other, the church, and to Christ. She works to help children and families grow spiritually and form a solid foundation in Jesus. She recognizes that gaining and maintaining this foundation is needed now more than ever, and that this can be achieved much more successfully with the support of a strong Christian community.

Julie is originally from Colorado where she loved going hiking, she loves writing novels that she hopes to one day publish, is the aunt to an adorable niece and nephew, and loves playing volleyball!

A former nanny and creative writing teacher, Julie has worked with children for many years. She began working with the First Parish youth group in 2018 before her role expanded to include children, youth, and families in 2023. Julie received her BA in English Language & Literature from Southern New Hampshire University.

Doug Jackson

Praise Band Leader

Doug heads our praise band, Cornerstone, during the 11am contemporary service each week. On any given Sunday you’ll find Doug and this 7-10-member worship team leading the congregation in upbeat Christian music. Doug and his wife Nancy are long-time church members, parents of 5 adult children, new grandparents, and very familiar faces around First Parish. Doug recently became a parent again, this time to several adorable baby chicks!

Ruth Ross

Office Administrator

Ruth works in the church office during the week and is likely to be the voice you hear when you call the church’s phone number. She provides operational and administrative support to the Pastor, church staff, and volunteer-based boards and committees. She also manages our many building-users. Ruth is a longtime member of the church and has served First Parish on various committees over the years. And, she loves celebrating Christmas!

Jayna Hatheway

Social Media Communications Director

Passionate about creativity, community, and connection, Jayna Hatheway serves as the Social Media Communications Coordinator at First Parish Church, helping to share the church’s mission and events in meaningful and engaging ways.

Jayna is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration in marketing at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. With a strong background in social media, digital design, and communication, she works to create content that reflects the church’s values and fosters engagement within the community.

Outside of her role at First Parish, Jayna spends her summers leading children on extended canoe trips, guiding them through the wilderness and teaching outdoor skills. An artist at heart, she loves painting, graphic design, and any opportunity to bring creativity into her work. With determination and a strong work ethic, Jayna is always looking for new ways to connect, inspire, and share through social media.