Elders
Christopher Ortiz was born in Brooklyn but moved frequently as a child. At age 12, he relocated to Puerto Rico, which is where the Lord saved him and where he sensed a call to ministry. In 2012, he moved to Jackson, TN where he began his pastoral training and his M.Div at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In 2018, his church sent him and his family back to NYC for gospel ministry. After serving as a church planting resident and local pastor for five years, he now serves as the main preaching pastor of Brooklyn Baptist Church. He is married to Sarah, and they have three children: Elena, Elijah, and Sofia.
Bill Chibowski was born in Poland and has been a member at BBC over 40 years. He is a master carpenter and enjoys working with juniors, helping people, and fixing things.
David Alvarado is a native New Yorker and specializes in expense accounting for a tech company. David is an avid reader who gravitates toward books on theology, history, and self-improvement. He finds joy in teaching, fellowship, and singing (poorly) at church. He lives in Park Slope with his wife and son.
Deacon
Griffin Ver Steeg has been a member of BBC since 2019 and helps lead the worship team. He was born and raised in Macon, Georgia. In 2019, Griffin moved to Brooklyn where he now works in film and commercial editing. He enjoys writing and playing music, going to the movies, and drinking coffee. Griffin is married to Emily.
Administration
Catherine Hoepfer serves as the church clerk and children’s ministries coordinator. She lives in Brooklyn where she has worked 21 years as a legal secretary. Catherine enjoys arranging volunteers and caring for young children so their parents can be in the worship service hearing the Word of God.