Pastoral Staff

Andreas Beccai - Lead Pastor
Jaci Cress Solís - Member Care Pastor
Albert Handal - Campus Chaplain
Paul Richardson - Administrative Pastor
Sam Smith - Children and Youth Pastor

Andreas Beccai
Lead Pastor

Andreas was born in Ghana and spent his formative years in the U.K. He completed his undergraduate degree in law and business at Keele University in the U.K. and earned an Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University. Beccai is a gifted preacher and passionate about the mission of the church.

509.527.2835

Jaci Cress Solís
Member Care Pastor

Jaci Cress Solís is an alumna of Walla Walla University and brings a wide spectrum of expertise to a crucial role. Jaci, who is an accomplished preacher, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology and a Master of Divinity degree; she is an experienced hospital chaplain who has worked for Florida Hospital (now AdventHealth), Walla Walla General Hospital, and Providence St. Mary Medical Center. In addition to chaplaincy and working with people in grief and crisis, Jaci has also worked in administration, community engagement, worship, discipleship, and fostering resiliency and healthy spirituality.

509.527.2857

Albert Nejib Handal
Campus Chaplain

Albert is the lead chaplain of Walla Walla University. Before moving to Walla Walla in 2017, Albert worked as a pastor in Texas and Georgia. He's married to Allison Gerard, and they have three little children; Edward, Rosa, and Dalia. A committed outdoor enthusiast, Albert enjoys endurance cycling and long distance running.

509.527.2010

Paul Richardson
Administrative Pastor

Paul brings to his role more than three decades of non-profit organization leadership. His experience includes financial management and fundraising, improving gathering spaces, event management, content creation, and personalized spiritual care. An alumnus of Walla Walla University, Paul has lived and worked in British Columbia, California, Maryland, Nebraska, and Oregon. His wife Teri is a nurse at Providence St Mary Medical Center, and a consummate hostess. They have lived in the Walla Walla Valley for two decades and are delighted to share life with this congregation and community.

509.527.2836

Sam Smith
Children and Youth Ministries Pastor

Sam has a heart to see kids of all ages make Jesus their best friend and find peace, love, and safety in His arms. Sam graduated from Pacific Union College with a BA in Theology and graduated from Andrews University with an MDiv. He has pastored in three churches in California before moving to Walla Walla University. He and his wife, Sara, have one beloved son named Theodore.