WHO WE ARE
Our Braden River Team
Join Our Family!
Braden River Presbyterian Church came into Existence in 1997! It is a small Church, but packed with so many Down-to-Earth People from all over the Country, along with many Original Members to keep us abreast of the History behind it!
Reverend Dr. Charles J. Wiggins
Pastor Chuck
Pastor Chuck joined our Church as Senior Pastor in March 2023. Please read his Top 10 List in the Pastor's Corner. He brings us plenty of knowledge and personality. We have enjoyed his preaching and leading our church in growth!
Contact Pastor Chuck
Rev Luis Ojeda
Parish Associate
Luis does a wonderful job and truly cares about the Members of our Church! A parish associate is a minister who serves in some validated ministry other than the local parish, or is a member-at-large, or is honorably retired, but who wishes to maintain a relationship with a particular church or churches in keeping with ordination to the ministry of the Word and Sacrament.
Luis is married to Linda Stamos-Ojeda who leads our Deacon ministry.
Contact Luis
Shaun Spangler
Office Manager / Music Director
We are very fortunate to have Shaun join our Church Family as the Office Manager since November 2021. He comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience from prior church ministries! He also serves as our Music Director since November 2023.
You will typically see him every Sunday leading from the piano upfront as well as directing our Praise Team.
Email Shaun
Donna Groover
Administration / Treasurer
We are very pleased to have Donna on our staff here at Braden River Church. She recently retired from a church in Falls Church VA after being on staff for 23 years, and relocated to Bradenton. She is looking forward to helping in many areas and is happy to be a new member at Braden River.
We are very fortunate she has also agreed to serve as Church Treasurer starting in August 2026. Welcome Donna!
Email Donna
Ed Tribe
Clerk of Session
We are very lucky to have Ed in this Position! He overlooks the Church and is an absolute Professional with fulfilling the responsibilities he has been handed! Ed has previously served as a Clerk of Session at his former church.
Email Ed
Our Braden River Praise Team
We have a consistent group of 5 Praise Singers who lead us in Worship every Sunday; Connie Morley, Cece Grabowski, Luis & Linda Ojeda, and MaryAlice McDonald.
Pam Huebschman joins us in the Winter months as well as Clair & Myrl Greiner. We thank God for great musicians and great music here!
Meet Our Elders
Class of 2026
Class of 2027
Ask Our Elders!
Our Elders are here for the betterment of the Church and are listening when the Congregation speaks. Please feel free to ask questions!
Our Church Leaders are known as Ruling Elders who are elected by the Congregation, Ordained for Life and serve for a period of 3 years on the governing body called the Session. Elders previously ordained may be elected to serve again after going off Session for at least 1 year. Each Elder at BRPC is also a Team Leader responsible for the care and function of a particular Ministry Team. Serving Elders meet as scheduled by the Session to discuss and direct the Business of the Church. Church Members and Friends are encouraged to discuss their ideas and concerns with the Elders serving on Session.
Meet Our Deacons
Linda Stamos-Ojeda / Moderator
Our team also includes —