Pastor Andy came to serve as Senior Pastor of the UMC of Simi Valley in July of 2010. His passions in ministry are reaching all people through excellence in the arts of worship, preaching, and teaching. A storyteller, Pastor Andy strives to make the story of our faith in Scripture relevant and lively, practical and personal. He has a ten-year history of work with youth and families and has a vision for shepherding the ministries of SVUMC to address the needs of the families of our community.
Andy is married to Rev. Camille Mattick, a deacon who serves as the Minister of Family and Children at First UMC, Santa Monica. They are blessed with two children, Madelyn and Jackson, who are active in both churches. As a family, they enjoy the kids' sports, movies, games, and adventures together. Personally, Andy enjoys riding his bike, technology and computers, guitar, and pop-culture.
Andy grew up in the church in many states including Arizona, California, and Nevada. A high school graduate from Las Vegas, Andy studied Religious Studies and Sociology at Southern Methodist University and then received his Masters of Divinity from the Claremont School of Theology, where he first met Camille. Commissioned as a Probationary Member in 2007, Andy was ordained an Elder in Full Connection in 2010.
Rev. Rachel Tabutol
Associate Pastor
Pastor Rachel has been in pastoral ministry for four years.She has a heart for serving others, helping them to grow in faith, and assisting people in finding their unique way of living out their faith.Rachel served as the Pastor of Youth and Young Adult Ministries for two years at Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, overseeing the programming, recruiting the volunteers, and equipping them to lead.Additionally, she was active with the Health and Welfare committee and the Action and Awareness committee (missions) as well as led Overflow (the once a month evening worship service).Most recently, Rachel has been serving as the Pastor of La Tijera United Methodist Church, leading her congregation in worship, assisting them in articulating their needs and vision as a community, and working closely with The Center for Children (the mission/ministry focus of the church).
Pastor Rachel married Warren Tabutol in September 2009.Warren is a software engineer.Together they have interests in photography, cooking, movies, and finding new adventures.Warren is active at La Tijera UMC, cooking breakfast once a month and running the sound board during service.
Rachel was commissioned in 2007 and is working toward full ordination.
Debbie Post
Administrative Secretary
Malia Paz
Front Office Assistant
Rob Courtney
Music Director
Leslie Frank
Organist
Diane Thomson
Interim Youth Coordinator
Diane Thomson has been sharing her life and faith with young people since the early 70s. A graduate of Cal State University, Northridge with a degree in Elementary Education, Diane taught in Simi Schools for 16 years before retiring to tend to her growing family. Since joining Simi Valley United Methodist Church in 1988, Diane has loved working in youth ministry both as a volunteer and on staff. She and her husband Stu have been married for 40 years and have three wonderful sons--Charlie, Josh, and Richard. When asked to describe the Simi Valley United Methodist Youth Fellowship, Diane says, “We strive to be Christ-centered and people-focused, a place where youth feel welcome and accepted as they grow in God’s grace and serve others by sharing Christ’s love.”
