Staff
Senior Pastor
Nathan Wakefield
Nathan was elected as Senior Pastor in September 2022. He grew as a pastor’s son and is delighted to be able to serve God at Southview. Nathan’s passion is for equipping the body of Christ to make disciples and he draws on 2 Timothy 2:2 as a theme verse for his ministry.
Nathan and his wife, Emily, enjoy traveling, food, and learning about new cultures. He enjoys talking about the Bible, is an avid runner, and loves to try new things with other people.
Associate Pastor for Student Ministry & Discipleship
David Chatwell
David joined our team as the Associate Pastor for Student Ministry and Discipleship in June 2017. “I’ve never met a kid I didn’t love,” he says. David bases his ministry on 1 Thessalonians 2:8 and strives to be a consistent presence in the lives of his students and their families. Most of his free time is spent with his family, Lauren and Benjamin. He loves being outside, creating new games, and sharing in the interests of others.
Director of Worship and Children’s Ministries
Myra Boden
Myra has been serving with us since December of 2016. Since infancy she has attended Southview with her family. It is here that she learned of Jesus and at a young age put her faith in Him. It is also at Southview where Myra met her husband, Clayton. She enjoys traveling, reading, anything that has to do with music, family, and time spent with her husband, son, and their two Goldendoodles and albino Shih Tzu.
Office Manager
Karen De Jabet
Karen joined our staff in 2018, but she has served Southview in a number of capacities for over a decade. She frequently sings with the praise team on Sunday mornings. She also leads our volunteer kitchen team for large group meals, and enjoys taking care of babies in our nursery.
Within the community, Karen uses her gifts to teach voice and piano lessons, and enjoys cooking and baking for friends. Karen is married to her high school sweetheart, Chris, and they have a son, Jonathan, and a Boston Terrier named Rudy.
Custodian
Sarah Cabieles
Sarah has served Southview's custodian since September 2016. She has been a member of Southview for 35 years and has participated in the church's youth group, softball, and volleyball teams. Sarah and her husband, Jairo, were married in 2007 and together have a combined family of 3 daughters, a son, and 7 grandchildren. They enjoy spending their time together going on bike rides, traveling, and having family cook-outs.