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

Sandie Haskins, Executive Pastor

My husband and ministry partner: Darrell Haskins

My boys: Kendrick (13) and Kyler (10)

Worldview Shapers: Walt and Ann Ewart, Sherrie Combs, Jill Randall, Neil Anderson, Tony Campolo, Ed Stetzer, Michael Frost

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, laughing with my boys

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.

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.