Youth Staff

Pastor Joe Giacometti

Joe was brought on to the church staff as the Youth Pastor in December, 2000. After growing up in the church and doing much work with the youth ministry program in the past, God opened up the doors for all involved to see that Joe was the person he had in mind. Joe graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Youth Ministry from Nyack College in May of 2000. He also had the blessing of taking a class in Israel for a summer term. Joe is also very involved in music, as he was a music major his first two years of college. He enjoys many sports and activities, some being college football, soccer, camping, skiing and golf.

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Amanda Giacometti

Wife of Pastor Joe, Joe and Amanda were married October 18, 2003. Amanda also grew up in New Fairfield, but their relationship did not begin until they were both in college. Amanda Received her degree in Christian Education from Nyack College in May, 2004. She enjoys the ocean, the Rockies, camping, dogs, gardening and organizing.

Scott King

Mr. King has been the band director at the High School/Middle school for over two decades. He is the official chairman of the youth commission, and has been devoted to the youth program for the past 5 years.

Diane King

Wife of the Scott King, Mrs. King directs the NFMS Sixth Grade Band and the Fifth Grade Band at Meeting House Hill School putting her in weekly contact with over 200 students. Her passion for the youth of the church was revealed several years ago on her first full week trip to Harvey Cedars. She’s been committed to the group ever since.

Keith McGivern

Keith is a long-term “die-hard” veteran of the youth staff. He’s been helping out with the program now for nearly 15 years. His faithfulness to the youth and steadfast commitment through thick and thin, ups and downs, is truly remarkable and appreciated.

Greg Flower

The most recent addition to our staff, in late 2003, Greg is no stranger to youth ministry. He is a former youth pastor himself, and brings a great deal of first hand experience to the ministry. Currently Greg is working with the Middle School program. Greg is married, has a toddler son, and a baby on the way!