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Nathan Oates, Lead Pastor
Bride: Carmen Maria
Mis Ninos: Sienna Grace, Isaiah Nathan, Matthias Judah
Standing on the Shoulders of: Ron and Linda Oates, Rev. Dr. Lyle Dorsett, Rev. Steve Scott, Dennis Massaro, Fr. Thomas Brindley
Challenged by the Work of: A.W. Tozer, Henri Nouwen, Mike Mason, Lyle Dorsett, Robert Webber, Andrew Murray, Thomas Oden, C.S. Lewis, Brian McLaren, Rob Bell, Robert Mullholand
Ed: Wheaton College, B.A. Christian Education '95; M.A. Educational Ministries (Spiritual Formation) '98
Favorite Movie: The Matrix
Great Days Include: family, running, coaching, NorCal outdoors, loose leaf tea, an old book
Blog: www.nathanoates.com
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Sandie Haskins, Executive Pastor
My husband and ministry partner: Darrell Haskins
My boys: Kendrick (14) and Kyler (11)
Worldview Shapers: Walt and Ann Ewart, Sherrie Combs, Jill Randall, Neil Anderson, Tony Campolo, Ed Stetzer, Michael Frost, Henri Nouwen
Favorite Music: Darrell Haskins, David Crowder, Charlie Hall, Tim Hughes, Kari Jobe, U2, Cold Play, Sheryl Crow, 80's and Broadway
Education: Biola University, B.A. in Sociology, minor in Bible- 1991
Therapy: Being creative, having lattes with friends, hiking, movies, singing harmony, being quiet by the fire, laughing with my boys
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Denise Alves, Family Life Director
My husband and ministry partner: Matt Alves
My girls: Courtney (13), Natalie (11), Kelsey (9), and Madeline (7)
Worldview Shapers: My grandfather, reading and contemplating various view points (currently "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges) and the Bible.
Favorite Music: Third Day, Adele, Matchbox 20, Matthew West, and a plethora of other artists depending on the day.
Education: Currently working on Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) degree and teaching credential through Western Governors University.
Therapy: Entertaining, watching movies with Matt, spending time with my fab family, listening to the girls' laugh, going for walks, playing/coaching volleyball, camping, and starring at the ocean.
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Jill Loya, Family Life Pastor
Ministry Experience: Over 30 Years ministering to children and families.
My children: Son Joshua married to Jessica, Daughters - Jordan (24), Joanna (21), Jerusha (19), and Jillian (15).
Encouraged and challenged by the lives of: Jesus, John Wimber, Richard Foster, Marilyn Evans, Francis Schaeffer, Hudson Taylor, Madame Guyon, Rees Howell, & Elisabeth Elliot.
Favorite Authors: C.S. Lewis, Henri Nouwen, Madeline L'Engle, Brennan Manning, Augustine, Phillip Yancey, Dallas Willard, John Stott, Walter Wangerin, Neil T. Anderson, Anne LaMott, Francis Chan, and the list continues :-)
Favorite Music: Switchfoot, Jeremy Camp, Natasha Bedingfield, Skillet, opera, and new artists/bands my kids introduce me to.
Great days include: Coffee, the beach, hanging out with friends, meeting new people, reading, being challenged, baking cookies, and sensing God's pleasure.
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