Ministry Staff

Kristy Watkins is thrilled to be back at St. John’s, where she spent many happy childhood years at both the church and the school (SJLS Class of ’89). After high school, she headed east for college (George Washington University), then north for law school (Harvard Law School), and after stints working for the government and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…