OUR STAFF

  Rev. Kevin Lautar, Senior Pastor Email • Family: Wife, Ann; Children, Bryanna, Corey (wife Jesse, and 1st grandaughter, Maddie, born Jan. 17th), Autumn & Bobby • Favorite Music/Artists: All genres of Christian Music, Big Daddy Weave • Favorite Foods:  All! • TV shows I can't miss: Marvel Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. • What I like to do on my days off:   Day off? • Favorite Book (other than the Bible):  The Prayer Circle by Mark Batterson • Favorite place to shop:  Amazon.com • My heroes:   Jesus because of His love, my Wife because of her patience • I am most passionate about:  serving the Lord and seeing people come to know Him and grow in relationship with Him Rev. Aaron Hoogerwerf, Associate Pastor/Worship Email • Family: Wife, Cindy; Children, Brian & Bradley • Favorite Music/Artists:  Chris Tomlin, Paul Baloche, Matt Redman, Hillsong United, & Casting Crowns • Favorite Foods:  Pizza, steak, subs & Hershey bars with almonds • TV shows I can't miss:  None.  I like the lastest Christian movies (ie. Fireproof, War Room, etc.) • What I like to do on my days off:  Jogging, walking or sitting on the beach, lawn mowing • Favorite Book (other than the Bible):  My Utmost for His Highest • Favorite place to shop:  Sam’s & BJ’s Wholesale • My heroes:  God, Who sustains us; My family - Cindy for her wonderful help; our sons, Brian & Bradley, because they faithfully follow God; Church members who are faithful in attending, praying, tithing & serving • I am most passionate about:  Faithfully spreading God’s word through music and leading worship each week Rev. Kevin McCarthy, Associate Pastor/Family Email • Family: Wife, Michelle; Children, Kirsten & Erin • Favorite Music/Artists: I enjoy just about any music that has a Christian message and brings glory to God  • Favorite Foods:  Fried chicken and bagels (not at the same time) • TV shows I can't miss:  N.Y. Giants Football • What I like to do on my days off:  I enjoy being outdoors, preferably with my family • Favorite Book (other than the Bible):  Anything by A.W. Tozer • Favorite place to shop:  I don’t like to shop, “it makes me feel ill” • My heroes:  My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ • I am most passionate about:  Seeing those who don’t know Christ come into a relationship with Him, and seeing those who do know Him grow into a deeper relationship with Him Ms. Chuan Anderson, Minister of Education/Business Manager Email • Favorite Music/Artists:  Gospel, Fred Hammond; Jazz, Various Artists • Favorite Foods:  NY Style Pizza, African Lobster Tails • TV shows I can't miss:  almost any tv show circa 1980 • What I like to do on my days off:  read, take a nap, write, catch up with friends • Favorite Book (other than the Bible):  Just one? • Favorite place to shop:  CATO, Ann Taylor, JCPenney, Publix • My heroes:  Jesus Christ • I am most passionate about:  Seeing people living for Jesus Rev. Jeff Dawsey, Youth Pastor Email • Family:  Wife, Jessica; Nephew, Malik Cooper • Favorite Music/Artists:  I'm a fan of most music genres. My favorite artists include: Shai Linne, Eshon Burgundy and Hillsong United • Favorite Foods:  Oven-baked spaghetti and pizza are at the top of my list • TV shows I can't miss:  I'm not that much of a fan of any show I can't miss it • What I like to do on my days off:  Hmmm...a day off...I think I remember what that is. I try to get in video games, hang out with people, watch sports and read • Favorite Book (other than the Bible):  Kingdom Man (Tony Evans), Why Revival Tarries (Leonard Ravenhill), On Pastoring (H.B. Charles Jr) and John Jasper: The Unmatched Black Philosopher and Preacher (William Hatcher)...oh, it says "book," not "books." Oops • Favorite place to shop:  Amazon or dollar stores; I'm cheap • My heroes:  Most missionaries but Margaret Stringer and Rebecca Karns, to be specific; Francis Chan, Greg Mann, John Jasper, and Martin Luther King, Jr. • I am most passionate about:  The Great Commission. Every day, the desire to go to overseas grows within me, but, for now, I will instruct our youth on what real Christianity looks like, and I can show them how to live out the Commission in their community. Mrs. Jan Church, Ministry Assistant/Secretary Email • Favorite Foods:  I like everything • TV shows I can't miss:  Chicago Fire • Favorite Book (other than the Bible):  Anything by Lori Wick Mrs. Kathleen Robinson, Ministry Assistant/Programs Email • Family:  Husband, Michael; Children, Brandonn & Taylor • Favorite Music/Artists:  Country & Contemporary Christian; Babbie Mason, Daniel Crews, Casting Crowns, MercyMe, Skillet, David Crowder, Third Day, NeVaeh, and on and on... • Favorite Foods:  Shrimp & more shrimp • TV shows I can't miss:  The Voice, Columbo & Murder She Wrote all on Hulu & Netflix since I don’t have (or want) cable • What I like to do on my days off:  Read, Shoe shopping, scrapbooking, visiting people • Favorite Book (other than the Bible): Too many on my nook to name a favorite • Favorite place to shop: Cato, Ebay, Payless & Belk • My heroes:  my mom, my grandmother, my dad, and my husband • I am most passionate about: singing with NeVaeh to spread the Gospel Mrs. Dannah Owens, Ministry Assistant/Finance Email • Family:  Husband, Mark; Children, Jared & Ansleigh • Favorite Music/Artists:  Covenant Worship, Hillsong • Favorite Foods:  Southern Style Cooking with lots of vegetables • TV shows I can't miss:  None • What I like to do on my days off:  Spend time with my kids • Favorite place to shop: Any Mall • My heroes:  God, my parents • I am most passionate about:  Praying for souls, worship, and singing Mr. Bob Ervin, Facilities Manager Email • Family: wife, Deborah; Children, Tanya, Amy, & Michael; grandchildren, Marissa, Marya, Reena, Catrina, Aaron & Sydney • Favorite Music/Artists:   • Favorite Foods:  steak • TV shows I can't miss:  None really • What I like to do on my days off:  Camping • Favorite Book (other than the Bible):  books by Max Lucado • Favorite place to shop:  Walmart • My heroes:  Marine Corp General Chesty Puller  • I am most passionate about:  Benevolence (helping others) Rev. Steve Lawson, Children’s Director Email • Family:  Wife, Angie; Children, Braden, Chris, and Chloe • Favorite Music/Artists:  Skillet, Ashes Remain, Casting Crowns, Hillsong • Favorite Foods:  Lasagna and almost anything sweet • What I like to do on my days off:  Relax, Spend time with family, Beach, PS4, and sometimes just absolutely nothing at all • Favorite Book (other than the Bible):  Exploring Series by John Phillips and Be Series by Warren Wiersbe • My heroes:  Jesus Christ • I am most passionate about:  Teaching and discipling Children, helping them to create a foundation found in Christ, Oakland Raiders (BTW, it was a fumble not a tuck in 2001!) Email Quick Links: Rev. Kevin Lautar, Senior Pastor Rev. Aaron Hoogerwerf, Associate Pastor/Worship Rev. Kevin McCarthy, Associate Pastor/Families Ms. Chuan Anderson, Minister of Education/Business Manager Rev. Jeff Dawsey, Youth Pastor Mrs. Jan Church, Ministry Assistant/Secretary Mrs. Kathleen Robinson, Ministry Assistant/Programs Mrs. Dannah Owens, Ministry Assistant/Finance Rev. Steve Lawson, Children’s Director Mrs. Tish Lowe, Preschool Director