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Rustin Comer

LEAD PASTOR

Pastor Rustin is a third generation pastor. A self described church mut who has found his home in the ELCA. He is passionate about community, theology, the Bible, justice, good wine, and whiskey. Rustin and Heather have two amazing kids Jackson (8) and Hazel (5).

rustinc@saintmatthew.org

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Mike Basil

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Mike is an East Bay native and has served at Saint Matthew Lutheran Church for over 10 years. Originally ordained in the Assemblies of God, Mike transitioned to the ELCA, where he serves with joy, creativity, and passion. He is especially gifted in fostering community, meaningful conversations, and helping people see God's grace in everyday life. Mike loves connecting over shared stories, good meals, and friendly laughter. He and his wife have four children and cherish the adventures of family life. Mike invites you to connect and share your own story.

You can schedule a time to meet here.

mikeb@saintmatthew.org
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Tami Gomez

PASTORAL CARE MINISTER AND 3RD GEN

Tami has been a part of the Saint Matthew community for over 20 years. Her ministry began a decade ago as a hospice chaplain and now Tami enjoys loving on people in our community at all stages of life as she leads our Community Care Ministry team. When she is not serving our church, you may find her in her daughters' classrooms.

tamig@saintmatthew.org
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Sue Burke

CHILDREN’S MINISTER

Sue Burke is our fun-loving, coffee-fueled Children's Minister who believes that joy, Jesus, and a little bit of glitter can change the world! As a proud mom of six, she knows a thing or two about wrangling kids, making faith fun, and finding lost sippy cups. She loves connecting with young families, and her passion is helping little hearts grow in their love for Jesus, one Bible story, worship song, and silly game at a time. When she’s not leading one of the many events that fall under the umbrella of Saint Matt's Kids, you’ll find her chasing her own crew, sneaking chocolate, or dreaming up new ways to make church the best hour of a kid’s week.

sueb@saintmatthew.org
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Lulu Sapigao

YOUTH PASTOR

Lulu is a lifelong United Methodist and ministry leader who believes young people are already beloved and bring their own wisdom, questions, identities, and gifts to the life of the church. She is passionate about creating spaces where young people can show up fully, experience belonging, and encounter a faith rooted in radical love, justice, and wholeness. Lulu brings experience in youth ministry, pastoral care, trauma-informed programming, spiritual formation, and community building.

lulus@saintmatthew.org

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Billy Roy

WORSHIP MINISTER | YOUNG ADULTS MINISTER | COMMUNITY ORGANIZER

Billy is a recent graduate of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and the Graduate Theological Union, where he received his M.Div. and M.A, with a focus in Christian Spirituality. Billy is interested in the intersection of theology and social justice and believes the church can and should be a driving force for communal liberation and wholeness. He and his wife, Mari, and their dog, Chester, moved to the Bay Area from South-Central Texas in 2021. Billy loves music, golf, mezcal, good wine, time in the trees, and meaningful conversations.

billyr@saintmatthew.org

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Ginger Moya

EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Ginger is the Executive Assistant at Saint Matthew and loves keeping all the behind-the-scenes pieces moving (and preferably organized!). She has a heart for people, hospitality, and making others feel welcome.

Outside of Saint Matt’s, Ginger is a wife and mom of two who loves cooking, baking, reading, and making spaces feel cozy and beautiful. Around the office, she’s usually the one who knows what’s happening, where it’s happening, and who has the key to get in. Give her an iced oat milk matcha, a good book, and time with her family, and she’s a happy girl.

gingerm@saintmatthew.org
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Paula Hayase

DATA AND CONTRIBUTIONS DIRECTOR

Paula enjoys helping people and, in particular, the people of Saint Matthew! So, if you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact Paula. Contributions and helping our contributors are the most important things Paula does.

She has a husband, two grown children, and a kitty cat. (She’s a cat person but not a “cat lady!”) Paula enjoys gardening and plants, Wordle, Connections, Cryptoquip, Word Jumble, Strands, Spelling Bee, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and Korean dramas.

paulah@saintmatthew.org
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Kaitlin Stone

COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING

Kaitlin has been part of the Saint Matthew community since attending in middle school. When she is not running around with a camera, writing newsletters, or hanging with our teen program, you can find her on a pool deck coaching and working with swim teams.

Have questions about how to stay connected or want to share your Saint Matthew story? Reach out!

kaitlins@saintmatthew.org