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pedro garciasenior pastor Beyond friendly. Like, you-want-to-be-his-friend-even-before-you-meet-him, kinda friendly. Wisdom beyond his years. Astonishingly quick witted, and a memory that makes an elephant seem like an amateur. Of course, he is an avid Bible aficionado devouring mp3 teachings like they are going out of style. On the flip side, Pedro digs Major League Baseball, NASCAR races, cruising on his motorcycle and hanging around with his wife and 4 kiddies. But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. 1 Samuel 12:24 |
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jorge avilaassociate pastor Mellow and soft spoken. Extremely trustworthy. Great listener. Highly skilled at using cryptic police lingo during staff meetings and is a stealthy prankster. So watch out, just when you think he is deep in biblical meditation… he lets you have an 836 with a 225 on the side that will have someone screaming “man down!” That’s just his M.O. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:3-4 |
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jorge perez [jp]associate pastor | kids ministry JP loves kids. He loves everything about the ministry… the teaching, the kids, the playing and even the little Gold Fish crackers they give out as snacks. The dude has mountains of the stuff. JP also functions as our police lingo interpreter being that he himself was a police officer… in Miami. Talk about fearless. He is in constant pursuit of new and innovative ways to milk the budget in order to provide the kids the coolest place to learn about God. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord. Colossians 3:23 |
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scott claunchassociate pastor | administration Scott has the blessed ability to explain the complicated, simply. Whether it’s sharing his perspective on the deep things of God… or the shallow things of life, somewhere along the way your gonna hear “It’s kinda like this…” then, BAM! he drops a 10-ton biblical-bomb on you that rocks your world. In between counseling sessions, Scott likes eating peanut-butter out of the jar, beating drums, and coming up with “very creative” biblical analogies. “But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom else shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” John 6:68 |
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pat sielerassociate pastor | west campus Want to see a servants’ heart in action? This guy is the real deal. Gifted in deciphering tough situations and sharing challenging spiritual insight. People like this about him… really… must be his love and smile:) Or maybe it’s because he is loaded with scripture, plays the guitar, and has traveled all over the planet doing missionary-type things that only missionary people would dare to do. Either way, this guy is all Jesus. ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of hosts.” Zechariah 4:6 |
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jose casas
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nate meystworship leader Greek mythology talks about these Siren ladies who’s song was so enchanting that it lured sailors to crash into the rocky coast… well, watch out walking past the sanctuary while NateDog is singin’ it Jesus style. You’ll get sucked in faster than you can say “black hole”. Singing isn’t the dudes only blessing. Aside from his kicking bed-head hairdo, his funky left-coast t-shirts and massive Wii forearms he consistently is on the spiritual lookout to uplift and encourage those around him. So, on your next visit to CCk, leave the earbuds at home… cause you won’t want to miss the smooth, soulful sounds of our resident music Meyst’r. “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 |
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george cuevascommunications director George, well… with a personal credo of “if it doesn’t point to Jesus, what’s the point?”, what else is there to say? Hummm… actually there is more… he hates to reuse ideas and is said to have been heard talking in his sleep saying “there must be a better way of doing that”. Oh! And one more thing… he is our resident MacEvangelist. PC people, be warned. He’s hard-core and takes no prisoners. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:5 |
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rudy garridomedia director Rudy is everyone’s right hand… technically speaking. God has showered him with many abilities to comprehend technical things that no one in their right mind would dare venture into. If it has to do with computers, wires, videos, cd’s, dvd’s, mp3′s or hermeneutics, Rudy is the guy. He enjoys sports and packs the best lunch box around. Thanks to grandma his “lunch” is usually enough to feed most of the staff… and then some. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26 |
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alex perezaudio production It’s always inspiring to see God working in the younger generation. Alex’s service to the Lord is always filled with enthusiasm, discernment and enough energy to blow the subwoofers clear to the next county. During his off time, this college student enjoys consuming coffee during weird times of the day… or night, doing the unthinkable on a bmx bike and whistling during the our service announcements… I guess that’s cool in an anti-anti-establishment sorta kinda way. I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 |
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james gonzalesfacilities James has a gift like no other… the ability to make God’s house spotless. He is highly adaptable to all event circumstances. He can scrub the floors with brute manliness or he can pick out the most delicately scented candles to satisfy our deep need for aromatherapy. He enjoys trips to Costco, BJ’s and other like-sized mega stores… so he can purchase equally big brooms, cleaning products and of course, super-sized scented stuff for the restrooms. Ahhh… can you sniff the hint of tropical citrus blend in the air? For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 |
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vernon czelusniak
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sizzy avilaadmistrative assistant Sizzy is the Swiss Army Knife of church organization. You need prayer… call Sizzy. Need to know about the latest events… call Sizzy. Have the urge to share way too much personal information (TMI)… call Sizzy. She is a vault of spontaneous knowledge. She is the FBI, CIA and MADD all rolled up into one. We don’t know how she does it or inquire about her sources, but what we do know is that she’s watching… always watching, Wazowski. Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 |
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chrissy meystadmistrative assistant You know how Isaiah piped up when the Lord asked “Whom shall I send?”… try that around Chrissy and see how fast an arm can fly up. She’s great for the speed round on Family Feud (which she plays online). Her passionate willingness to serve is a wonderful example even to the most seasoned of believers. She enjoys creating her husbands perfect bed-head look hairdo, kamikaze runs to Disney World and buying those late night As-seen-on-TV items. So whether you’re looking to get something done or need a product review for that Snuggie® you’ve been seriously contemplating on buying, Chrissy is the one to talk to.
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lourdes garcialadies ministry Lourdes loves the ladies in the ministry. She is able to discern and address the needs of the ladies while encouraging their personal spiritual growth. She is quite capable of doing many things at once. In fact, it is said that she flies in an invisible airplane, wears indestructible bracelets and possesses astonishing speed and reflexes. Of course, with four kids, who wouldn’t consider her super-human? Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy–meditate on these things.. Philippians 4:8-9 |
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laura cuevasministry assistant | communications Laura is blessed with the ability to minister to all kinds. We’re talking “all kinds”. You know, like “the kind” that you didn’t even know was “a kind”. Her spiritual depth encourages newbies and challenges even the most seasoned believers. She is a self-taught guitar player, cracks up at her own jokes and loves getting Home Depot gift cards on special occasions. She also enjoys hanging out with her husband and testing the law of absolute inactivity. Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. Col 3:23-24 |
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astrid collazooffice assistant A lot of people claim multi-tasking as part of their skill set… but there is a big difference between being busy and getting something done. Astrid, on the other hand, can answer a phone, enter stuff into the computer and stock an entire bookstore without skipping a beat. Not only can she juggle tasks, but languages as well! Having a heart for the spanish speaking ladies, Astrid reaches out to them in small group fashion. |
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