Pastor Mike Schmid has served St. John’s since February of 1998.  Previously he served at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Manchester, Iowa.  He has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University and a Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN.  Pastor Mike and Teresa have three grown daughters and six grandchildren. 

He enjoys travel, reading, gardening and making music. You can view his music website here: https://truevinemusic.com/

Favorite Bible Verse: Galatians 2:20 –  “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Christy Wood has served St. John’s since July 2020.  Previously, she served at in Las Vegas, Nevada, San Francisco, CA, and Tucson, AZ.  She has a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from San Francisco State University, her Lutheran Teaching Diploma from Concordia University- Irvine, a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University- Irvine, a Masters in Educational Leadership from Concordia University- Portland, and an Educational Doctorate in  Educational Leadership from Concordia University- Irvine.  In addition, she has completed the Van Lunen Fellowship and has an Early Childhood Certificate of Christian Teaching.   

Christy and her husband have two adult children.   Her hobbies include cooking, baking, and traveling. 

Favorite Bible Verse: Joshua 1:9- “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Howdy y'all, I'm Kevin. If the "howdy" didn't already give it away, I can confirm that I am a transplant from Texas, graduating from Concordia University Texas in 2018. I joined the team at St. John's in June 2018 and Napa has quickly become home.

My wife, Megan, is a St. John's alumni and currently loves teaching the 2nd graders. We have been blessed with two young boys and have a total blast watching them grow up.

God has given me a passion for sharing the Gospel with students, families, and quite honestly everybody I encounter. In my freetime I love taking our trailer out and simply spending time as a family, competing in cornhole or on the golf course, and watching sports & it'll always be "Go Cowboys!".

Joy Dahl, is an alumna of St. John’s Lutheran and has been serving St. John’s Lutheran Preschool since 2011.  She holds a Bachelors of Art degree in Sociology from Sonoma State, a certificate in Child and Family Studies Administration, a certificate in Child and Family Studies-Master Teacher Specialization, and a Site Supervisor Permit through the state of California. 

Joy loves sharing the Gospel and love of Jesus to each child that enters SJL preschool.  Joy and her husband Kevin have two sons (high school and junior high).  She enjoys sports, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Favorite Bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11  “For I know the plans I have for you, ‘declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Howard Scully joined the staff of St. John’s in March 2025 after 22 years as the Accountant of a sister LCMS church and school in the Bay Area.  He has also served on the staff of Jews for Jesus and has made his career specializing in church accounting.  Howard "HAILs" originally from Michigan and earned Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Accounting degrees from the University of Michigan.  He holds an inactive California CPA license.

Howard and his wife Rebecca are raising their family and attend church in Vacaville, where they’ve lived since 2003.  They have two young adult sons, Benjamin and Samuel.  (Fun Fact: Howard and Rebecca were married in 1997, and Principal Christy Wood was their wedding coordinator!)

Howard enjoys traveling, especially to the mountains, forests, or ocean.  He loves to watch and quote movies and TV, particularly anything written by Aaron Sorkin.  He roots passionately for his Michigan Wolverines and is also a fan of Detroit and San Francisco sports teams.

Howard came to know Jesus in August 1990, and the theme verse of his testimony is “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.  The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Cor. 5:17 ESV)

Josh Wright is one of our resident tech experts and has served as the Connections Ministry Leader here at St. John’s Lutheran Church since 2022. Josh’s main focus is to glorify God by using his skills to grow the St. John’s community through church events and social media engagements. Josh has been very active building St. John’s digital presence through social media and the live streaming of our worship services. Josh works hard to keep the St. John’s community connected in a variety of fun and engaging ways.

Favorite Bible passage: ”Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 NIV

Erin Blackwood has served St. John’s since November of 2007 as organist and choir director. She brings knowledge and experience to her position from growing up within the Lutheran Church, studying and singing under several church music professionals, and working previously as organist and choir director at two Episcopalian parishes on the east coast. She has a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from Radford University in VA. She has worked full time as a music therapist at Napa State Hospital since 2004. Erin and her husband, Keith, have two beautiful and talented school age daughters. She enjoys cooking, playing volleyball, and traveling with her friends and family.

Favorite Bible Verse: God is love. 1 John 4:8

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