We teach and share our developing faith for the common good.
We create space for conversation, RECOVERY, and rest.
We mobilize grassroots service initiatives.
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OUR MISSION
C3 creates opportunities for connecting people and serving others.
OUR TEAM
While C3 is made up of many volunteers, all of our efforts are led by at least one of the directors listed below.
 Chris EstusChris Estus serves as pastor for the Pioneer Group–a recovery community he helped found in 2001. Chris is a gifted teacher, worship leader, and musician who is called to bring people in recovery & followers of Jesus into conversation with each other. Chris is a graduate of the State University of NY–Oswega with degrees in Economics and Political Science. | |||
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 Ryan JacobsonRyan Jacobson serves as the pastor of outreach for Alamo Heights United Methodist Church. His mission and relief efforts have led him to Mexico, Central America, and Africa. He also provides teaching and leadership for extensive study-tours in Israel. He is a graduate of Texas State University and a current seminarian at Fuller Theological. |  A.J. NavarroA.J. Navarro has been a drummer and band leader in worship ministry since 2001. He has been in the performance music industry for most of his life. He currently serves as the Worship Director at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church. In addition to being a producer and an amazingly talented percussionist, A.J. is also an instructor with a passion for helping students. |  Darrell SmithDarrell Smith is a teacher, writer, liturgist, and integral theologian. Serving both in the church and as the founding director of Chapter 3—an ecumenical, non-profit committed to serving people and the common good—Darrell has been exploring and, at times, protesting faith, religion and spirituality for over twenty years. Darrell’s exploration and protest has led him to homeless shelters, recovery groups, and refugee ghettos as well as universities, churches, and prisons. |  Stacy SmithStacy Smith received a master’s degree in education from Texas State University and possesses a thorough experiential background in education and programming. She serves as Director of Student Ministry for Alamo Heights United Methodist Church in San Antonio. In addition to her skills as an educator, programmer, vocalist and pianist with C3, Stacy serves as the Chief Admin of C3. |
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