Rev. Erica Lea-Simka is a Christian minister with over 15 years of ministry experience. She has served Baptist and Mennonite congregations in Wyoming, Texas, North Carolina, and Washington, D.C. She currently serves as pastor of Albuquerque Mennonite Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Erica grew up in Houston, TX, the middle of 3 children. Erica’s family instilled core values in her: kindness, faith, love, hope, and service. Church and the library were her favorite places to go growing up. She sensed a call to vocational ministry during her youth group days and has been serving in ministry since.

When not at church or serving the community, Erica enjoys cooking, powerwalking, traveling, watching British mysteries, and spending time with her sweetheart.