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Minister of the Parish

Dr. Paul Hayes, unanimously voted in as the 26th settled pastor of Noank Baptist Church, comes to us most recently from Suffield, Connecticut, where he served as pastor of Second Baptist Church for the last ten years. Rev. Hayes has also served churches in Rochester and Schenectady, New York. Originally from southern Maine, Rev. Hayes earned his doctorate at Hartford Seminary in the field of congregational studies. During his interim, Paul worked with the members of Noank Baptist to develop a strategic plan. He has extensive experience and expertise in human rights and peacemaking, nationally and internationally. He has and continues to serve in leadership roles for the American Baptist Churches of the USA, as well as regionally in Connecticut. Contact:

Director of Children & Family Ministries

We welcome Cynthia Robbins, our new Director of Children and Family Ministries! Cynthia is currently an Instructional Assistant at East Lyme Middle School, working with sixth graders who have learning disabilities. She received a BA in History from Lake Superior State University, a Master of Arts in Christian Education and a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. Cynthia has worked professionally in the church as both a Director of Christian Education in Cincinnati, Ohio, and an Associate Pastor in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. She resides in E. Lyme with her two children, Josh and Abbey.

According to her job description, Cynthia will “coordinate, develop, and enhance the Christian education programming for preschool and elementary age children up through 5th grade. This means Cynthia will be responsible for the planning and staffing of the Lighthouse and Sunday School programs as well as the creative development of memory-making events we can all enjoy as families. Nurturing the faith and sense of belonging of our littlest ones and encouraging a sense of community for our families are central aspects of Cynthia’s position. We welcome her ideas, fresh energy and we offer her our support!

Some of Cynthia’s favorite activities include hiking, running, yoga, and spending time relaxing with her children. She wishes she had more time to read, but when she does, she tends towards non-fiction – usually in the area of spiritual development – but sometimes, a magazine is just fine! She also loves a good cup of Starbucks coffee. Contact: Cynthia Robbins

Youth Ministry Coordinator

Kristen Negaard O'Brien is a people oriented, dynamic professional, who employs a variety of skills to assist in the design, development and delivery of programs. Youth Ministries Coordinator is her most recent position. Her challenge is to build a youth ministry team who will lead, support and nurture the youth of two churches into a stable, strong future.

Kristen has been a member of Noank Baptist Church since 1995. Since that time she has served on a variety of boards and committees. She was called by the congregation to be a part time Youth Ministries Coordinator in August of 2004. Kristen and her husband reside in a tiny seaside cottage in Noank. Her education includes a bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL with resident studies at the University of Oslo, Norway. Qualifications earned include Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Kristen’s rowing as well as her coaching since 1976 has earned several state, regional as well as national honors.  Contact: Kristen Negaard O'Brien

Church Organist, Senior Choir Director, & Hand Bell Director

Reverend Linda Lozis earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Organ/Church Music at Stetson University in Florida and her Master of Church Music degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kentucky. She holds a certificate in choral studies from Cambridge University of Cambridge, England. Linda was ordained to the ministry in 1982 in Fort Dodge, Iowa and served as Associate Minister and Director of Music at the First Baptist Church there. She also served as Associate Minister at the Scarsdale Community Baptist Church in Scarsdale, NY and at Union Baptist Church in Mystic, CT.  After an 8-year stint at Pfizer as an Executive Associate exploring the corporate world, she is presently teaching Middle School music fulltime at Pine Point School in Stonington.  Contact:

Support Staff

Administrative Assistant

We are looking for a new Administrative Assistant. As written in The New London Day newspaper, "Village church seeking administrative assistant who is proficient with computers and office equipment, able to manage an office with little supervision, and who possesses the people skills to work well with members of the congregation and the general public. This year-round position is 25 hours per week, preferably 9 am-2 pm, M-F. For more information, please contact Nancy at nancyt46@sbcglobal.net ."

Church Sexton

Rich Santoro has served as Sexton since 1988, after retiring from a 22-year career in the Navy. He has served on the Deacons and currently coordinates our Caring Team ministry. He is married to Linda who designed the Church gardens and offers guidance for the maintenance of the gardens. They are parents of three grown children; Brian, Shelley, and Kim and have seven grandchildren.

Minister Emeritus

Reverend James L. Pratt served Noank Baptist Church for 37 years, retiring to Chislehurst, England in December 2000. He led the Church on new outreach ventures, especially emphasizing the local elderly and individuals in need, and was well known throughout Southeastern New England for his keen intellect and commitment to justice. Jim was instrumental in the founding of the Noank Baptist Group Homes (High Street  & Main Street Houses) for adolescent girls, the Church Street House for a family with AIDS & Mystic River Congregate/Homes providing senior living facilities.