Seth Gatchell:

Ministry: Senior Pastor

Why are you passionate about this ministry? (1) Seeing people’s (and my own) lives change (2) Our lives really can make a difference that we will enjoy in this life and through eternity (3) God has wisdom and power to help us deal with our struggles.

Favorite place to talk to God: My back patio

Born: Naval Hospital, Newport, Rhode Island on June 4

Seminary: Master of Divinity, 1977, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Family: Married to Mindy for 29 years, We have three kids in their twenties: Brittany, Cole, and Christiana. We also have an elderly Shih Tzu named Aslan. He’s almost blind and deaf but still does stupid pet tricks like “Take a lap,” “Sing,” “Bang,” and “Stretch.”

Hobbies / Interests: Sprint triathlons; American history (especially the Civil War); coaching girls’ soccer/boy’s baseball; acoustic guitar; fantasy sports

First job: “Soda jerk” (ran a small kitchen at the drug store). I was the “chief cook” (scary thought) from 3:30-6:00pm, as well as cashier, waiter, bus boy, dishwasher, etc. All for 35 cents/hour.

Favorite author or movie: Authors: Larry Crabb, Tom Clancy, John Grisham. Movies: Shadowlands, Braveheart, Gettysburg, Chronicles of Narnia, and most of the Grisham movies.

Favorite music artists/bands: modern praise music, Doyle Dykes (solo guitar)

Lance Brown:

Ministry: Associate Pastor / Administrative Pastor / Worship Pastor…take your pick.

Why are you passionate about this ministry? I love to see people grow spiritually, and love to meet new people!!

Favorite place to talk to God: Hmm…I suppose that would have to be Yosemite National Park. I could just sit under those trees and stare at the beautiful creation of God all day long. I feel close to God anywhere I can see the beauty of creation.

Born: Bend, Oregon on July 31

Family: Married to Carol Brown in 1993. Nathan is 11, Megan 8.

Hobbies / Interests: I like outdoorsey stuff; water skiing, SCUBA diving, biking, and camping in general. I’m also pretty into Guitar Hero III and going to the movies.

First job: I had a newspaper route in Oregon with some massive hills when I was 10-11.

Favorite author or movie: I think overall I like almost any Michael Crighton Book I’ve ever read, and I’m pretty fond of Tolkien as well, but my all time favorite author would have to be C. S. Lewis. In the movie genre, I like The Bodyguard and The Count of Monte Cristo. If you’re including musicals, add on Les Miserables.

Favorite music artists/bands: I’m a long time Third Day fan, but I’ve been listening to (and singing) a ton of Casting Crowns stuff these days. Other current favorites include Tommy Walker, Chris Tomlin, Mercy Me, Point of Grace, Josh Groben, Andrea Bocelli, and Whitney Houston. Back in the day, add: Journey, Chicago, Genesis, and a hodgepodge of heavy metal bands. Yes, really.

Josh Saenz

Ministry: Youth Director

Why are you passionate about this ministry? I love seeing God work in the ordinary things of life and pointing others to His Divine activity all around us! I love pouring my life into people so that they can discover the love and truth of God and His Word!

What is your favorite place to talk to God? There is a random field behind my house that I love to go to. I watch the sunset there often and talk to my Creator!

Born: Orange, CA.

Describe your family. Crazy. Absolutely crazy! Think constant noise, musical instruments, voice impressions, and pool parties! Awesome, right?!…well, sometimes!

Hobbies/ Interests: Bible, Coffee, People, Running, Reading, Surfing, Mexican Food, Bonfires, Sunsets, Hot Tubs, Good Art, Theology, Theatre, SNL, Poetry, Healthy Food,
Jesus, Deep Conversations, Tea, Sabbaths, Beautiful Music, Nature, Social Justice, Laughing…(just to name a few!)

First job: I worked at the gift shop and candy carts at Wild Rivers!

Favorite author or movie: As for books, I love C.S. Lewis, N.T. Wright, Eugene Peterson, and A.W. Tozer (especially “The Pursuit of God”). As for movies, I love the Bourne series! It makes me want to be in the CIA!

Favorite music artists / bands: Switchfoot, Jon Foreman, U2, Sufjan Stevens, Hillsong, Shane & Shane, Adam Watts, Leeland, Nickel Creek, Jack Johnson, and anything 80s!

Tasha Anderson

Ministry: Children’s Ministry

Why are you passionate about this ministry? Have you ever heard a child pray out loud or sing to the Lord? Have you ever had the incredible opportunity to know a child for years, help lead them to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and then see them be baptized? If you have, you know why I am passionate!!!!

Favorite place to talk to God: My car

Born: Copperas Cove, TX

Family: Married to Chris Anderson, 3 Kids James 15, Ashley 11, Alexis 7.

Hobbies / Interests: Fit4Christ, Tennis, Sewing, Decorating, Crafts

First Job: Worked in a clothing store

Favorite author or movie: Too many to mention! I do still laugh at Napoleon Dynamite and Chevy Chase Vacation movies.

Favorite music artists/bands: PCI Worship Band (of course), Third Day, Jeremy Camp, The Black Eyed Peas & Fergie

Bart G. Broadnax

Ministry: Music Director

Why are you passionate about this ministry? I feel God has blessed me with the love of music, along with special talents in music–perfect pitch, good rhythm, and He has directed me to spread His word through my musical talents. It’s my blessing to share His word through my music, and to see people open up to receive His grace and blessing as a result of listening.

Favorite place to talk to God: Beside my bed, after waking up, thanking Him for this day and asking Him to guide me through

Born: Portsmouth, VA on April 18

Family: Widowed, live with Mocha (Australian cattle dog)

Hobbies / Interests: Sports, cars, motorcycles (particularly Harley-Davidson), concerts

First job: Bagboy/stocker, Colonial Grocery Stores

Favorite author or movie: Author: Donald Miller (for now); Movie: Casablanca

Favorite music artists/bands: It depends on the genre. My taste is so “all over the map,” I can’t choose just one band. I like DC talk, Level 42, Rush, Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter (jazz bassist), Stephen Curtis Chapman, Paul Baloche, Chris Tomlin, Twila Paris, Rascal Flatts, Alan Jackson, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Foo Fighters, Tower of Power (shall I go on?)

Lauren Pynckel

Ministry: Jr. High/High School Youth Leader

Why are you passionate about this ministry? Because I get to hang out with a bunch of insane kids that make me laugh and (hopefully) be a positive influence in their lives.

Favorite place to talk to God: The Wedge…or just the beach somewhere…

Born: Orange, CA on May 8

Family: My roommate brought home a HUGE dog named Hewie that she found…but he was too big for our backyard so we had to give him away…We are all very sad.

Hobbies / Interests: Basically…I work. Yay for being out of college and trying to figure out what next.

First job: Goldmine…I can serve frozen yogurt with the best of ‘em. Yogurt Land is just a trip down memory lane for me.

Favorite author or movie: Well…Mary Poppins has been my favorite movie since I was five (I stalked her at Disneyland as a young child. There’s photographic proof. Sad huh?) The more grown-up answer right now is The Bucket List. SOOOO good…If you haven’t seen it you should.

Favorite music artists/bands: Ummm…seriously…I don’t know. I have a special place in my heart for Michael Buble…pretty phenomenal.

Judith Richards

Ministries: Supreme Shopper (office, youth group, church building, kitchen, etc); Chief Cook & Bottle Washer (Sunday brunch prep and clean up, plus other special events); Head Monitor (tenant usage, our outside vendors, and whatever else has to be done, etc.)

Why are you passionate about this ministry? My ministries involve over a dozen different volunteers with ages ranging from 9 to 80….and I have the opportunity to interact with all of them… something that won’t happen in a “regular” office situation. Through the volunteers, I am able to serve not only the church staff but also the members of our church—some of whom I only see once or twice a month. Is it any wonder they are so high on my “VIP” list?

Favorite Place to talk to God: Morning: shower; evening: walking Milo and admiring our gorgeous sunsets (and complimenting Him on His choice of colors); night: just before I fall asleep. Hmmm, actually I have to add through out the day too…’cause I’m always going to Him with questions and asking for a lot of help.

Born: Chicago, IL, June 6th

Family: Twin sons: Mark & Warren who chose wonderful women, Kelly & Susan, to share their lives. Thanks to their love choices, I now have seven beautiful, brilliant grandchildren (I have pictures if you want to stop by the office and see).

Hobbies: Really none—most of them require some level of creativity of which I severely lack. I usually just go home, walk the dog (Milo) who’s staying with me right now, and the two of us crash and watch TV—including Animal Planet. Then Milo is ready for his second walk and my day has ended. Some might consider it boring but my time at home is restful and not stressful (unless I stop to think of all the things I should be doing in the house, the yard, the garage—but that’s not at the top of my list of pleasures).

First job: I was 14 when I started working at a shoe store where I checked, boxed, and bagged purchases (for the holidays I learned how to do the gift wrapping). I worked everyday after school plus 2 evenings a week (‘til 10) plus all day Saturday and my pay was 50 cents an hour. That was how people kept their teenagers out of trouble in the good old days.

Favorite author or movie: “Gone with the Wind”

Favorite music: Actually I’ve really become hooked on most Christian music—maybe because of singing on Sunday. No non-Christian music (except for some country/western) interests me these days, I’m more from the 60’s.

Tracy Hough

Ministry: Hum……..office staff support

Why are you passionate about this ministry? I enjoy one on one time with Judith

Favorite place to talk to God: In my great aunt’s antique chair in my kitchen

Born: Atlanta, GA on August 17

Family: Husband Danny, daughter Erica, pets Bentley and Thumper

Hobbies / Interests: gardening and redesigning my garden

First job: at a clothing store called “Georgia Girl”

Favorite author or movie: The Notebook

Catarino Dueñas

Ministry: Major Events/ Entertainment/ VBS

Why are you passionate about this ministry? I enjoy getting people together and making sure they have a great time and are able to meet new people. To see the happiness in kids’ eyes when they get some cotton candy or go down a water slide and get excited on that first VBS morning is everything my Ministry thrives to accomplish.

Favorite place to talk to God: My car when I sit in the parking lot waiting for my kids, or in my living room.

Born: in Los Angeles on July 6

Family: I have been married to Jennifer for 12 years. We have three kids Amanda (14) Angela (12) and Daniel (6).

Hobbies / Interests: Reading, cooking, baseball and video games

First job: Recreation Center Assistant

Favorite author or movie: Favorite author is Tom Clancy and favorite movie would be To Kill A Mockingbird

Favorite music artists/bands: Dave Matthews Band/ Foo Fighters/ U2