With a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and after completing Christ Community’s Pastoral Commissioning Cohort, Mariana joined our teaching team in 2018. Since then, she has served in several areas she’s passionate about, including communications, podcasts, women’s ministry, and hospitality. Mariana loves helping people feel seen, known, and cared for, and she is especially passionate about encouraging women to step confidently into the calling God has placed on their lives. She is a wife and mom, and loves going on adventures with her husband and three sons. They regularly visit Brazil, where she was born and raised.

April 19, 2026
Pastor: Mariana Wakefield
Book: 1 Peter
What do you do when life just isn’t fair? In this message from 1 Peter 2, we explore how to…
1 Peter 2:18-25
December 14, 2025
Series: Great Joy
Pastor: Mariana Wakefield
Book: Luke
In this Advent message, Pastor Mariana reflects on Mary’s song of praise in Luke 1—the Magnificat—and asks a powerful question:…
Luke 1:39-56
June 8, 2025
Series: Acts: God on the Move
Pastor: Mariana Wakefield
Book: Acts
This week, we look at one of the most powerful moments in Acts 9—Saul’s dramatic encounter with Jesus on the…
Acts 9:1-19
April 27, 2025
Series: Acts: God on the Move
Pastor: Mariana Wakefield
Book: Acts
Ever feel like you’re carrying too much and about to drop the important things? In this message, Pastor Mariana shares…
Acts 6:1-7
January 26, 2025
Series: Acts: God on the Move
Pastor: Mariana Wakefield
Book: Acts
What do we do when life feels confusing, overwhelming, or without clear next steps? Pastor Mariana takes us to Acts…
Acts 1:12-26
September 29, 2024
Series: Confident: The Life of Elijah
Pastor: Mariana Wakefield
Book: 1 Kings
In this heartfelt sermon, Pastor Mariana shares her personal journey of discovering her calling to preach from a young age,…
1 Kings 19:8-21
July 14, 2024
Series: After God's Own Heart
Pastor: Mariana Wakefield
Book: Psalms
Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring message from Pastor Mariana Wakefield as she explores the power of praise, even…
Psalm 136
June 23, 2024
Series: After God's Own Heart
Pastor: Mariana Wakefield
Book: Psalms
In this sermon, Pastor Mariana Wakefield explores Psalm 63, where David, amidst his own desert season, desperately seeks God’s presence,…
Psalm 63