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Senior Pastor Pastor to Staff and Students Children's Director Ministry Assistant Women's Ministry Men's Ministry Chaplain/Care Chaplain/Care Junior High Director High School Director International Ministries Worship Leader
Greg Curtis At age fourteen, my family moved to the suburbs and built a home in Orange County, California. We joined Eastside Christian Church, a growing congregation in Fullerton, where I was discipled and trained in ministry. Being very active in both the youth and music ministries, I watched the church's attendance grow from 700 to 2700 over a 5-year period. Through the mentoring of my youth pastor, Les Christie, I began speaking publicly at churches and conferences to crowds of 1000 or more in California, Arizona, and Missouri. I sensed a call to full-time ministry shortly before I graduated from high school. As a result, I enrolled in Pacific Christian College (now Hope International University) in Fullerton, California. I graduated with a degree in Church Growth that included a minor in Bible and an emphasis in Youth Ministry. During my early twenties, I experienced church ministry from several different vantage points. I enjoyed being a part- time youth pastor at a small church for a year and a half. I later held a part-time staff position at Eastside Christian in the Junior High department. I was also exposed to all kinds of churches ranging in size, culture and denomination during a 2-year tour of the U.S. as part of a Christian band based out of my Bible College. Believing I was called to help start a new church, I became involved in a church plant in Moreno Valley, California as an intern. 1985 was the year I joined the staff team that planted Community Christian Church of Yorba Linda, a non-denominational church plant out of Eastside Christian. I have been on staff here ever since. That same year I met my wife Michelle, an accomplished studio vocalist. We were married in 1986 and immediately began leading worship as a team for CCC as I received the title of Associate Pastor. I was ordained in 1987 by Eastside Christian Church. I have been the Senior Pastor of Community Christian Church since 1995. As Senior Pastor, I've led the church in developing a mission statement, values, and statement of faith as well as transitioning the church to a purpose-driven model of ministry. CCC is also a member of the Willow Creek Association. My passion and calling are now twofold: to reach the growing de-churched population in America and to raise and enjoy my family that now includes Chase (1991), Kendra (1995), and Carly (1997).
Mike Smith During my transition between Junior High and High School I met my awesome wife Mary. Mary has been a God sent wife, partner and friend for ministry. We were married on July 1st, 2002 at WACC. After nine years of ministry at WACC I felt God leading me to take a step of faith. This was a step that would require a great amount of courage for both my wife and I. In November 2003 I was hired as the Pastor to Students at Community Christian Church. I am enjoying this new phase of my life at CCC. It is exciting to see student ministries flourish and grow. It is as if God prepared me for this very place of ministry.
Lucy Davies April Harrison
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