Matt Novak – Associate Pastor
Matt has been a part of Neighborhood Church since 2019 and serves as the Associate Pastor. He and his wife Carlee have two children, Max and Szofia. Pastor Matt served in Youth Ministry for 13 years prior to stepping into the role of Associate Pastor. He leads worship and is very passionate about Fine Arts Ministries. Pastor Matt has lived in Oregon nearly as his life and has lived a majority of it in the Central Willammette Valley. In his spare time He is a vocalist and songwriter for a Christian Band, plays, coaches and watches a lot of sports, travels with his wife, and does whatever his kids are doing.
Gail Chamberlain – Children’s Ministry Director & Office Admin
Gail and her husband, Terry, along with their two sons Eric and Thomas, have been a part of the Neighborhood Church family since 2010. Gail oversees all of the Children’s Ministry from cradle through elementary. Before coming on staff at Neighborhood Church, Gail worked in the childcare field for 18 years. Her educational background includes Early Childhood Education and Infant and Toddler Educator Certificates. Gail grew up on the ocean and enjoys being in Albany with the ocean only an hour away. When she is not at church, she can be found gardening, being outdoors, making jewelry and enjoying coffee with friends.
