OUR STAFF

  • Christine Stockhausen-Butler

    Director of Parish Services

    Christine has been a long standing member of Christ Church and has taught Godly Play on and off for over 20 years. She has assumed the combined role of Parish Administrator and Director of Children's Christian Formation. 

  • JOHN BALME                      

    DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/ORGANIST     

    Before entering the world of church music, John served as General Director of Boston Lyric Opera and the Lake George Opera Festival. As a pianist, he has accompanied many international singing stars in concert, including Carlo Bergonzi, Christina Deutekom, Nicolai Gedda, Jerome Hines and Deborah Voigt. John has been a guest conductor for opera companies in San Diego, Honolulu, Atlanta, Syracuse, Rochester NY, Fort Worth, among others; and has taught at the University of Texas, Austin, New England Conservatory and the University of Connecticut. He is currently an adjunct professor at Brookdale Community College where he teaches piano and The Creative Process. 


  • kristin  F. sparaco

    Parish BOOKKEEPER

    I have been a member of Christ Church for two years and have recently become the clerical accountant and bookkeeper.  Through this position, I’m looking forward to getting more involved with the church and meeting lots more of our church family.  Prior to this position, I worked in financial firms in Boston and New York.  My most recent corporate position was with Goldman Sachs as an Institutional Client Relationship Manager.  For the past twelve years, I have lived in Middletown, NJ with my husband and three children. I enjoy being active in my community and volunteering on a number of school committees.