Pastor and Head of Staff
The Rev. Dr. Bryan Franzen

Bryan came to San Jose from Hightstown, New Jersey in January 2012. Bryan received his Master of Divinity with an emphasis in World Christianity from San Francisco Theological Seminary in San Anselmo, CA and Doctor of Ministry in Gospel and Culture from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. Bryan has served congregations in California, Illinois, North Carolina, Iowa, and New Jersey in various capacities.
Through his ministry, Bryan’s passion has been issues of justice and inclusion. This passion has taken him on diplomatic missions to South Dakota, China, and Cuba and working missions to Jamaica and Ghana. Bryan has also been involved in advocacy for the LGBT community, special-needs children, and both mentally and physically handicapped adults and children. Bryan’s current concern in our culture is with the need for civility and a faith focused on how we build each other up. He believes that the church should be a place where we welcome all types of families and individuals, young and old. Bryan also knows that the strongest faith comes when people are encouraged to explore and question, be challenged, and ultimately grow in their own understanding and relationship with God.
“I believe that something incredible is starting to happen at Westminster Presbyterian Church, I hope that you can come and be part of it!!!” –Bryan
Through his ministry, Bryan’s passion has been issues of justice and inclusion. This passion has taken him on diplomatic missions to South Dakota, China, and Cuba and working missions to Jamaica and Ghana. Bryan has also been involved in advocacy for the LGBT community, special-needs children, and both mentally and physically handicapped adults and children. Bryan’s current concern in our culture is with the need for civility and a faith focused on how we build each other up. He believes that the church should be a place where we welcome all types of families and individuals, young and old. Bryan also knows that the strongest faith comes when people are encouraged to explore and question, be challenged, and ultimately grow in their own understanding and relationship with God.
“I believe that something incredible is starting to happen at Westminster Presbyterian Church, I hope that you can come and be part of it!!!” –Bryan
Our Leadership Team
The Session
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CLASS OF 2021
Ross Barrons Charles Verrey |
CLASS OF 2022
Claudia Salazar Andrew Marovich Nan Notor |
CLASS OF 2023
Matthew Ross Steve Frost Sebastian Salazar (Youth Elder) |
The Deacons
Care and Mission Outreach
Jennifer Marovich, Judi Schierling, Pam Verrey, Merryle Wiese, Kris Carrerow, Betty Slater, Julia Airpetyan, Susan Hartt, Ron Schuler, Amara Brook, Kai Matsumoto and Galen Brook (Youth Deacon)
The Family Ministry Team
Assistant Minister
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Director of Family Ministries
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Worship Music Staff
Office Administrator
Linda Solis

Linda has been a church office administrator for nearly 20 years, working for the United Methodist Church. Her father was a Methodist pastor, and she grew up answering phones for the small church office which was located in the parsonage. Still active in her home church in Campbell, Linda is very excited to work with Westminster Presbyterian, having attended many community events here over the years. As an advocate for social justice issues, she is impressed with the community involvement and partnerships at WPC. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from San Jose State University, with an emphasis in vocal performing. Linda has performed many opera and musical theater roles over the years, and still enjoys singing and performing with local community theater groups and choirs.