Staff

Greg Curtis

I was born in Whittier California in 1963. As the oldest of three, I was raised by believing parents who modeled an authentic and transferable Christianity to me. My first call to ministry came in first grade when my public school teacher identified me as having a pastor's heart. I refused the call (I wanted to be an astronaut·). I grew up in Los Angeles County and made a public decision for Christ at age 11 in front of the small Baptist congregation my family was involved in.

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).

Lydia Maldonado

Rhod Marcil

George Therrington

Debbie Howlett

April Harrison

I grew up in a Christian home with parents that modeled a relationship with
Jesus Christ. That going to church; serving in church was a part of walking
with the Lord.

For the past 12 years I have been blessed to share the life saving message
of Jesus Christ with Children. Seeing children worshiping God...praying to
God... understanding His love for them takes my breathe away. Who could ask
for more!

Caleb Stanton

Brittany Sharpe

Alicia Beardslee