Pastors & staff.

Meet the pastors, elders and ministry leaders who serve Calvary Chapel Albany. We'd love to welcome you and help you find your place in the church family.

Serving Calvary Chapel Albany.

Chris Fisher
Senior Pastor · Elder

Chris Fisher

Chris is a husband to his wife Donna and father to his children Nicole, Ramon and Jarrod. Chris is the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Albany. Born and raised in Albany, he has a passion to see revival in God's people and this great city of Albany and beyond.

Contact →
Steve Fisher
Assistant Pastor · Youth Pastor · Worship · Elder

Steve Fisher

Steve is a husband to his wife Sarah and a father to his four boys Kalebh, Jayden, Brody and Connor. As Assistant Pastor, Steve oversees worship and youth at Calvary. Steve loves music — he plays guitar and sings. He also loves going to the beach as much as possible!

Contact →
Martin Long
Missions Director · Safe Ministry Director · Elder

Martin Long

Martin is a husband to his wife Natasha and a father to his daughter Katia. Martin has served as Missions Director of Calvary Albany since 2020, supporting local and overseas missions including Borneo and Uganda. He is also our Safe Ministry Director.

Contact →
Russ Hunt
Teaching & Greeting · Elder

Russ Hunt

Russ is a husband to his wife Jen and father to his daughter Jessamy. Russ has a passion to teach the Word of God and to see the church family grow in community. He serves in our teaching and greeting ministries.

Contact →
Jim Blunsden
Elder · Men's Ministry

Jim Blunsden

Jim is a husband to his wife Moya. Jim heads up the Men's Ministry and is an Elder at Calvary Chapel Albany. Jim's passion is prayer and serving the body of Christ. If you come along to Calvary one Sunday morning, make sure you say hi!

Contact →
Rod Pfieffer
Elder · Café Ministry

Rod Pfieffer

Rod is a husband to his wife Trish and father to his children Kim, Ashlyn and Jayden. Rod serves as an Elder at Calvary Chapel. He has a passion to see people grow in Christ and serves in a practical ministry of managing the local Foodbank agency, which supplies food to those who need it. Rod also serves in our Café Ministry.

Contact →
CalvaryKIDS Director · Elder

Ryan Durell

Ryan is husband to Helen, and together they direct CalvaryKIDS. Ryan also serves as an Elder at Calvary Chapel Albany. Get in touch with any questions about CalvaryKIDS or Creche.

Contact →
CalvaryKIDS Director

Helen Durell

Helen is wife to Ryan, and together they direct CalvaryKIDS. Get in touch with any questions about CalvaryKIDS or Creche.

Contact →
Kalebh Fisher
Young Adults Pastor · Deacon

Kalebh Fisher

Kalebh heads up our young adults ministry here at Calvary. He loves to reach young people for Jesus, and has a passion to teach the Word and help young people understand it and know Jesus.

Contact →
Sam Blechynden
Deacon

Sam Blechynden

Sam is a husband to his wife Laura and father to his daughter Maria. Sam serves as a deacon at Calvary.

Contact →
Glenn Richardson
Media Pastor

Glenn Richardson

Glenn is husband to his wife Jenelle and father to his son Elijah. Glenn came to Calvary Chapel Albany after connecting online from the USA. He uses his skills to reach others for Jesus through our online live stream ministry.

Contact →

Leaders you can trust.

Creche at Calvary
Safe Ministry

Keeping our church family safe

Read our Safe Ministry Policy (PDF). Martin Long is our Safe Ministry Director — questions about safe ministry are welcome via info@.

Open Policy (PDF) →

We'd love to hear from you.

Have a question for a pastor or ministry leader? Send us a message and our team will point you in the right direction.