Cambridgeport Baptist Church

Pastor “Shtem” was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. He is married to Elizabeth they have a daughter and a son. Pastor Shtem knew he was called to ministry at a young age. After a short time in the airline industry, he pursued ministry full-time by obtaining his Bachelor's in Theology and going through the Kinara Leadership development at the Nairobi Chapel. After six years of serving in various roles at the Nairobi Chapel, he came to CBC in May 2018. He graduated in May of 2024 from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and we are excited to call him to serve as our Senior Pastor as of September 1, 2024.

Pastor Dan and his wife Kathy both grew up in Cheektowaga, New York, a suburb of Buffalo. Dan came to Boston in 1977 to attend Boston University, graduating in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts in biology. He encountered God in the summer of 1978 while working as a door-to-door dictionary salesman! Kathy came to Boston in 1980 and graduated from UMass Boston in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. God revealed his grace to her in the summer of 1980.

Dan and Kathy were married in 1981 and have eight children, two sons-in-law, and eight grandchildren. They have lived in the Mission Hill neighborhood of Boston since 1986.

The Lord called Dan to ministry in 1983 and he received his Masters of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 1987. He has served in churches in Boston since 1987 as an associate pastor, a church planter, and a co-pastor before coming to Cambridgeport Baptist in March of 2000 as CBC’s Senior Pastor. As of September 1, 2024, he has been appointed the role of Pastor Emeritus.

Pastor Rahel has been a member of CBC since 1997. She has a spiritual calling and passion to minister to children and youth and also to parents by making them aware of God’s purpose in their role as teachers of their children.

Pastor Rahel and her husband Melaku have three adult children. She has a Master of Arts in Urban Ministry and Leadership from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and was ordained in January 2023. In addition to our church, she served at multiple Ethiopian churches in the area and is a prayer warrior for every child she has ever taught.

Ruth joined the staff in March 2023 adding not only her administrative skills but a passion for international ministry. Ruth has been involved with internationals for years, a real win-win for our partnership with campus ministry. Ruth is a great connector and also has the gift of hospitality. She is a wonderful addition to our staff and community.

Anna has attended Cambridgeport Baptist Church since 2001 and joined the staff in July 2021. Anna assists Pastor Rahel with our Children and Family Ministry.

Anna has a Bachelor’s in Music Performance from Gordon College and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Early Childhood Education at Gordon College.