Our Team
Rev. Dr. Greg Salazar | Lead Pastor
Email: gregsalazar@christourkingmp.com
Greg was not raised in a Christian home but encountered Jesus in June 2002 after hearing the gospel at Young Life’s Malibu Club Camp. His passion for the Lord grew at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Go Tar Heels!) where he was a volunteer Young Life leader and Religious Studies major. Other formative experiences in college include living three years at “Mrs. D’s house” with other Young Life leaders; working as a volunteer at Young Life’s summer camps four summers in a row; and discovering the doctrines of grace through the sermons and writings of John Piper, Tim Keller, J.I. Packer, and James Montgomery Boice.
Following college, he was on staff for two and a half years at and The Falls Church, a historic (founded 1734) Reformed Anglican Church in Northern Virginia, first as a Falls Church Fellow, then Study Assistant to the Rev. Dr. John Yates, and over a summer stint as a pastoral intern during seminary. Over those years, he experienced deep discipleship and a rich community of friendships, which have continued through the years…
Ariana Nelson | Administration
Email: ariananelson@christourkingmp.com
Hi! My name is Ariana Nelson, and I’m from Neenah, Wisconsin. In high school, I surrendered my life to the Lord while listening to a Sunday morning sermon in a small village in Zambia. That morning, the pastor shared the Gospel, and the Lord opened my heart to Himself.
I later attended Moody Bible Institute, where I graduated in December 2024, gaining more knowledge than I ever imagined—though I know I only scratched the surface of Scripture’s depth. Some of the most formative moments in my spiritual life were spent learning from professors and asking questions in and out of the classroom. I especially value learning through listening, conversation, and the insights of others.
At Moody, I met my wonderful husband, Thomas. We were married in January 2025 and moved to Charlotte shortly after, where he began seminary and I began working in events at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and friends, thrifting, exercising, traveling, and being outdoors.