MIKE SCIARRA, SENIOR PASTOR

What do you like most about what you do?
Seeing entire households following Jesus and growing spiritually together; initiating and engaging in worship, learning and outreach.

What are your favorite Bible verses?
John 15:5 Jesus said, "Apart from Me you can do nothing" and Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Tell us about your family.
Angela and I have been married since June 1991. We have been blessed with five wonderful children.

What do you do for fun?
Spend time with my family; coach my kids in sports; walk, run and bike; write poetry; and go to garage sales.

What are your favorite movies?
The Mission; Life is Beautiful and Chariots of Fire.

ED TRENNER, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
OUTREACH, MISSIONS, COMMUNICATIONS


What do you like most about what you do?
Watching people?s eyes light up when they understand a truth from God?s Word and seeing people find freedom in their heart and life as they take steps of faith toward Jesus.

What is your favorite Bible verse?
"Draw near to God and He will draw near to you." James 4:8

Tell us about your family.
Carla, my junior high sweetheart, and I celebrated 44 years of marriage this past summer. We are proud of our three daughters, son-in-law, and three grandkids. Too much fun!

What do you do for fun?
Take pictures of the ocean, desert, and mountains. Download pix from outer space. I also enjoy cycling all over Orange County with Team Grace.

What is your favorite movie?
Chariots of Fire, followed by The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming

What is your favorite place to visit, outside California?
Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

DAVID ANDRITCH, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRIES, SPECIAL EVENTS


What do you like most about what you do?
Seeing a life changed by the hand of God.

What is your favorite Bible verse?
I have two:

"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

"And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children." Isaiah 54:13

Tell us about your family.
I have been married to Ellen since August 1992. We are the proud parents of Shawna Joelle. Our family includes: three dogs (Kriket, Misty, and Zady) and one parakeet (Lemon Drop).

Share a family tradition.
Easter is our favorite family day. We gather with friends and family for a big meal. We have a special time of prayer, conduct an egg hunt for the children, and then spend the rest of the day playing games.

What do you do for fun?
Walk, read, surf the internet, play table games with family or friends, and play with Shawna.

What are your favorite books, other than the Bible?
The entire Left Behind series, the Institutes of the Christian Religion, God at My Elbow, Chronicles of Narnia and The Blessing.

What is your favorite place to visit, outside California?
We have several favorite spots in Oregon. Cannon Beach and Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast. We also like Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood and Willamette Falls near Portland.

CHRIS KREBS, ADMINISTRATOR

What do you like most about what you do?
Seeing projects completed for Gods glory and the bodys use.

What is your favorite Bible verse?
Psalm 116:1-2

Tell us about your family.
My husband, Marty, and I have been married for 17 years. We have one son, Tony, who is 14.

Share a family tradition.
Every year, on our birthdays, my husbands mother lets us pick our own menu and she cooks us dinner. This usually includes authentic German or Polish food. Yum!

What do you do for fun?
I enjoy reading, needlework, working in my garden and playing with my family.

What is your favorite book, other than the Bible?
I have really enjoyed the Left Behind series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.

What is your favorite place to visit, outside California?
Black Hills, South Dakota. We enjoyed vacationing there the last two summers.

TINA TRENNER, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

What do you like most about what you do?
Being able to facilitate ministry.

What are your favorite Bible verses?
Proverbs 3:5-6 and Philippians 4:4-9

Tell us about yourself.
I am the youngest of three girls in my family and have, a brother-in-law, a niece, and two nephews.

Share a family tradition.
My family has always decorated our Christmas tree with mementos from times with friends and as a family. They remind me of the many ways God has blessed us, and of His faithfulness.

What do you do for fun?
I like crafts, watching movies, staying active, and spending time with friends.

What is your favorite book, other than the Bible?
I'm enjoying the classics right now.

What is your favorite place to visit, outside California?
Anywhere I have friends and or family.


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