LEADERSHIP

JP married his high school sweetheart, Stephanie, in 2006, and they are the proud parents of two beautiful, intelligent, and precious daughters, Shaelyn and Elise. JP graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a degree in Christian Ministries in 2006 and after serving at a church in LA County for 12 years, he became the Senior Pastor at Pomerado Christian Church in 2018. His desire is to decrease in every area of his life so that God can increase (John 3:30) and to build God’s Kingdom by showing people the love, life, and hope found only in a relationship with Jesus Christ. He loves to geocache, follow Bay Area sports, go out to eat, and read (but not always in that order).

Philip has been married to Nicole since 2010. They are parents of three kids: Lauarlee, Harmony, and Lewis. Philip graduated with a degree in Religious Studies from San Diego State University in 2008, a Masters in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2010, and a Masters in Philosophy in 2014. Philip has served in a variety of ministry roles over a total of ten years, including positions as a youth pastor, associate pastor, and a church planter. Philip is also the senior leader at a Chick-fil-A, where he has been building teams, developing leaders, creating systems, and driving results for over 7 years. Philip wants to empower the church to love God, love people, and make disciples. Philip loves to BBQ and make pizza.

Chase is an Escondido native, one of nine children, and is engaged to his fiancee Reyah. Chase serves as the Pastor of Youth and Community at PCC. Chase is responsible for overseeing the Youth Ministry at Pomerado (6th-12th graders), as well as overseeing the church's small groups. Chase graduated with his B.A. in Biblical Studies in 2026, and is pursuing his MDiv at Denver Seminary. Chase is passionate about his relationship with Jesus Christ, and desires to see all his students know Jesus, live with Jesus, and make Jesus known. Chase loves sports, the outdoors, the beach, and Chipotle. He is a diehard San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Chargers fan. He is extremely excited to invest into the lives of students and families. 

Thomas is married to Michelle and they have three boys, Nathaniel, Jackson and Lukas. In his role as Director of Worship and Media, Thomas is responsible for overseeing the worship and tech ministries as well as creating video, graphic, and web content for PCC. His desire is to see people engaged and drawn to a deeper relationship with Christ so that they can make a difference for His Kingdom. He loves spending time with his family, making music and going to Legoland!

Mary and her husband, Reg, have raised four confident and amazing daughters. Now, they enjoy being grandparents to six little sweeties. Mary was a volunteer in Children's Ministry at Pomerado for several years before joining the staff in 2002 as the Director of FaithRock Children’s Ministry. God has given her a passion to help children know what it really means to follow Christ for a lifetime through faith, fun, and friends. Want her to be a happy girl? Take her to the beach!

Suzi is married to Jim and has three children, Jared, Luke and Rachel. Suzi is the Children’s Ministry Assistant at Pomerado Christian Church working alongside the Children’s Ministry Director in preparing for ongoing activities and special events. Her desire is to see all children come to know Jesus and accept Him as their Lord and Savior. Suzi is the youngest of ten children and became an aunt at the age of five. Being surrounded by children is second nature to her and she wouldn’t want it any other way.

Reyah is from Canon City, Colorado and has a younger brother, Malachi. She is engaged to Chase and is currently pursuing a B.A. in Human Services, with plans to begin a Masters of Social Work in Spring 2027. As the Children's Ministry Intern, Reyah supports volunteers during Sunday School and VBS. Her passion is ensuring that each child feels loved, seen, and heard. She hopes to walk alongside children as they grow in their understanding of Christ and discover what it means to have a personal relationship with Him. She really really loves Dr. Pepper.

Matt is married to his wonderful wife Jessie, and they have two great kids, Ava and Cole. He serves as the Facilities Coordinator, making sure the campus is safe, welcoming, and running smoothly. Matt is passionate about creating an environment where people can connect with God and each other without distraction. Fun fact: he’s an avid golfer and surfer.