
First Baptist Church
SANTA FE

Staff Team

Reed Redus
Senior Pastor
He is earning his doctorate from Baylor University; his Masters of Divinity is from Gateway Seminary and his B.A. is in English Literature from West Texas A&M University. He enjoys spending time with his family and church, reading, drinking coffee, working out, mountain biking, and skiing. Most of all, he loves Jesus Christ and serving him in Santa Fe!

Chris Castorena
Associate Pastor of Family Ministry & Education
Chris received his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a graduate from West Texas A&M University with a B.B.A. in Finance. Chris is married to Hannah and they have 3 children at home and 1 in Heaven. He loves adventuring with his familia, eating good food, listening to music, and being outdoors. Above all, he treasures Jesus and is passionate about making disciples in Santa Fe and beyond!

Reed Redus
Senior Pastor
He is earning his doctorate from Baylor University; his Masters of Divinity is from Gateway Seminary and his B.A. is in English Literature from West Texas A&M University. He enjoys spending time with his family and church, reading, drinking coffee, working out, mountain biking, and skiing. Most of all, he loves Jesus Christ and serving him in Santa Fe!

Chris Castorena
Associate Pastor of Family Ministry & Education
Chris received his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a graduate from West Texas A&M University with a B.B.A. in Finance. Chris is married to Hannah and they have 3 children at home and 1 in Heaven. He loves adventuring with his familia, eating good food, listening to music, and being outdoors. Above all, he treasures Jesus and is passionate about making disciples in Santa Fe and beyond!

Charlotte Witt
Financial Secretary
Charlotte enjoys the opportunity to apply her accounting skills to serve the community and congregation at First Baptist Church. She and her husband Steve are Santa Fe natives. They have two daughters and two black labs that keep them busy. She loves to serve in the kids and youth ministries. Charlotte is grateful to be on staff with such an amazing team that works together to serve the Lord and our church.

Dayanna Hernandez
Director of Publications
Dayanna graduated from UTEP with a degree in Public Relations, a minor in English: Rhetoric & Writing Studies, and a concentration in advertising. She is a newlywed to Marcos and loves people, photography, watching movies, music, organization, and trying new things. Above all, she loves the Lord and is passionate about serving Him and the community of Santa Fe!