Lead Pastor, Pete Hartwig

Pete came on as the lead pastor of cfa in 1997 after spending 10 years as a university pastor in New Jersey.  Pete feels a unique calling to the University context, so Charlottesville is the perfect place for him and his family.  He provides oversight and vision for the church staff and the many cfa ministry leaders. His pastoral passion is to see that God's Word is clearly understood through relevant and engaging teaching and that everyone who calls cfa their home walks in the fullness of God's will for every area of life. Pete loves the outdoors, local college sports, and is working towards a doctorate in Leadership.  Pete married his wife Fran in 1990 and they have 3 kids: Peter (15), Allie (11), and Jackie (10).  Click here to send Pete an e-mail.

LIFE Group & Youth Pastor, Wes Radetsky 

Wes was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and is an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Wes graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2001 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies and a minor in Philosophy. In 2005, he then attended Dallas Theological Seminary completing two years of languages (Greek and Hebrew) before finishing at Criswell College with a M.A. in Philosophical Theology. Wes has spent the last 7 years in student ministry while in Dallas and Chesapeake, Virginia. After graduating from Criswell, Wes got married to his beautiful wife Nicole who is now a third year medical student at the University of Virginia.  Click here to send Wes an e-mail.

Office Administrator & Women's Ministry Director, Denise Voltz

Denise grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and migrated to the warmer climate of Virginia in 1993. She has an extensive background in administration with experiences that stretch from Risk Management with a Fortune 500 company, estate management and launching a small mental health services company with her Husband Bill in 2007.  Denise and Bill became members of cfa in 2006 after falling in love with the worship and cfa's community of people. The Voltz' also host a life group in their home.  Denise and Bill have 4 grown children (Ashley, Josh, Matt & Dan) and two that are still living at home (Sarah (15) and Andrew (13)).  Click here to send Denise an e-mail.

Operations Pastor & Children's Ministry Director, Chris Becker

Chris grew up in Pittsburgh, PA where he and his family attended Monroeville Assembly of God. Chris graduated from Grove City College in 1996 with a BS in Financial Management. After graduating Chris got married to his beautiful and talented wife Darcy and they moved to Charlottesville. Chris worked for SNL Financial on the Downtown Mall in the Banking Sector for nearly 8 years, where he finished as the Bank & Thrift Accounting Manager.

Chris and Darcy began attending cfa in 2001. Chris was elected to be a member of the cfa board in 2002. Following the Lord's leading to go into full time ministry, he came on staff at cfa in December, 2004 to become cfa's Operations Pastor. As the Operations Pastor, Chris focuses on the systems and processes within cfa. Chris oversees the maintenance of the facility, organizing upcoming events, and deals with many other areas of church life within cfa. He enjoys getting people plugged in and supported and is also currently serving as our Children's Ministry Director.  Chris and Darcy have two daughters, Aleya (10) and Teylan (5).  Click here to send Chris an e-mail.

Worship Arts Pastor, Calie Garrett

Calie is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a double major in Music and Religious Studies. After graduation, Calie married Daniel, her amazing husband.  She grew up in Virginia Beach, VA and lived there until she attended U.Va. and made Charlottesville her home. Before cfa brought Calie on as the worship pastor, she attended cfa and played on the cfa worship team for about 2 years. Calie also led worship for Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship at U.Va. for her last 2 years of college. Along with leading cfa's worship, Calie works closely with Pete to incorporate creative elements into the Sunday morning services to make them more interactive and profound for each person who attends. Calie and Daniel have a beautiful little girl named Hannah (1).  Click here to send Calie an e-mail.