The gifted staff and pastors of Chico First Assembly have a variety of backgrounds and come from a wide diversity of educational and spiritual traditions. They make up a strong and vibrant staff of leaders, working diligently and fruitfully in many areas of Christian ministry.
Pastor Scott Williams – Senior Pastor
Pastor Scott is a recent resident to the Chico Area. He, his wife Colleen and their three children came here from central Texas. Pastor Scott was senior pastor for more then 6 years in Texas. He also served as associate pastor in Hawaii and Colorado.
He received his biblical training at Southwestern Assemblies of God University and Global University. Relevance and innovation are priorities in the Pastor Scott’s ministry. He has a desire to move the church beyond the walls of the church in discovering new and effective ways to respond to the needs of their community with the goal of touching people with the love and the power of God.
Email Pastor Scott at pastorscott@chico1st.com
Pastor Colleen Williams – Children’s Pastor
Pastor Colleen is the wife of Pastor Scott and mother of their three awesome teens, all who are an intricate part of the ministry. She is a credientaled minister with the Assemblies of God.
Colleen wears many hats here at Chico First however, the one she is most passionate about is serving the children and families of Butte county. Pastor Colleen has been in children’s ministry now for over 27 years and continues to reinvent her teaching styles to become relevant to the children of today. She attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University for two years and continues her ministry education through Global University.
Email Pastor Colleen at pastorcolleen@chico1st.com
Pastor Tony Mazon – Youth Pastor
Pastor Tony Mazon is a native to youth ministry. He has served in leadership in two of the largest youth ministries in the Northern California Nevada district for over 13 years. He was trained at the Global Bible Institute in Modesto, Ca. under the School of Youth Ministry program.
His passion is to mentor and train teenagers to carry the message of Jesus to their campuses and homes. Pastor Tony firmly believes that youth ministry and the church are a hospital for the hurting. He desperately wants to reach the ever-increasing student population of the so-called “party city” known as Chico.
Email Pastor Tony at pastortony@chico1st.com
Pastor Julio Portillo – Spanish Pastor
Pastor Julio has extensive experience with Spanish ministry in the Bay Area and brings his passion for the Spanish community to Chico. Pastor Julio has a desire to bring the Spanish community the message of Christ’s love and desire for them.
Email Pastor Julio at spanish@chico1st.com
Judy Cottingham – Women’s Ministries Director
Born and raised to know Jesus as my personal Savior has been the most valuable asset of my life. My love to work for the Lord and be obedient to His call is something I have always desired.
As a teenager and as an adult I have had the privilege to minister on foreign soil and see first hand the tremendous need to step up and do what ever we can to spread the gospel. Much of my personal experience has been through the ministry of music and evangelism in Latin America and Japan. I have always been active in my church through children and adult ministries.
As the leader of the Women’s Ministries of Chico First Assembly it is my desire to not only answer the call to support our foreign missions outreach opportunities, but to lead an anointed and united group of women to see others through the eyes of Jesus, ready to minister to the needs of others in our church and throughout the community.
Email Judy at womens@chico1st.com
Grace Ghimenti – Bookkeeper
Grace has served as the bookkeeper for Chico First, King’s Christian School and King’s Christian Preschool School for the last 4 years. In addition to her bookkeeping duties, Grace assists several members of the school and pastoral staff with various projects. A warm and welcoming spirit are part of what make Grace a wonderful asset to the team.
Email Grace at mrsgrace@chico1st.com