meet our team!
Calvary Baptist Church is blessed to have a group of individuals who are truly dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will through service to the congregation and the residents of the greater Pittsfield area.
Ted Bragg
Senior Pastor
Pastor Ted Bragg was appointed to serve as Calvary Baptist Church's Senior Pastor June 1, 2014. Prior to that, he served as an elder at Calvary Baptist Church. He and his wife, Donna, have been members and faithful servants at CBC for 25 years.
Pastor Ted is known for strong preaching, leadership development, and counseling. He is blessed to lead at Calvary Baptist Church where biblical views are embraced and encouraged, with members who care about the needs of those around them and who want to connect others to the body of Christ. Pastor Ted takes worship and preaching very seriously, spending the first hours of his day focused on Bible study.
Pastor Ted has been happily married to his wife, Donna, for 45 years. They have four adult children and twelve grandchildren.
Larry Mathews
Senior Elder
Larry Mathews is an elder at Calvary Baptist Church, and has been faithfully serving with his wife, Julie, for many years.
His heart for God's people is evident in his commitment to shepherding the flock with humility and grace. Larry is deeply devoted to prayer, sound teaching, and encouraging others to grow in their walk with Christ. He leads by example, demonstrating integrity and compassion in every aspect of his service. Whether offering counsel, supporting church ministries, or caring for those in need, Larry's steadfast dedication reflects his love for the Lord and His church brothers and sisters.
Martin MacGown
Bible Teacher | Web Administrator
Martin (Marty) leads the Wednesday evening group prayer and teaching services at the church. In addition, Marty serves as the Website Administrator.
He and his devoted wife, Lynette, have been active in ministry for many years and in 2025 answered a call to serve with us here.
Marty is pursuing a doctoral degree in Pastoral Ministry Leadership through the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Marty can be reached via email at martin.macgown@pittsfieldcalvarybaptistchurch.org or by mobile phone at (207) 692-4712.
Frank Tolman
Sunday School Coordinator
Frank Tolman coordinates the men's ministry for the church and provides the Sunday School instruction on Sunday mornings.
Frank and his wife, Jo-Helen, have been active in ministry in the Central Maine area for many years.
Christian Bragg
Deacon-In-Training
Christian Bragg is our resident Deacon-In-Training and oversees the Sunday Evening Services at the church.
James and Jen Bragg
Worship Ministry Directors
James and Jen Bragg are responsible for guiding the worship music ministry of the church. Both grew up in Calvary Baptist Church and have served here for many years.
Dekk and Nancy Monteyro
Culinary Team Coordinators
Dekk and Nancy Monteyro oversee the culinary team for the church, keeping everyone well stocked with refreshments and coffee during regular services, and preparing incredible meals for special events.
Additionally, Nancy leads the Ladies' Ministry.






