OUR STAFF TEAM

JOHN DIX

Lead Pastor

jdix@grace-church.com

ANGGELO RAMIREZ

Executive Pastor of Spanish Ministries

aramirez@grace-church.com

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Hometown: Bogotá, Colombia.

Family: Kathy (Wife), Maria and Ana (Daughters), Lucas (Dog)

Describe your “job“: I help my Latino people to have a relationship with God. Additionally, I oversee the Communication Department of Grace Chuch.

Favorite place to eat: Gus’s BBQ Claremont

Favorite drink: Coffee

In my free time, I enjoy… Spend time with my family and read.

Favorite thing to do in LA County… Go to Pasadena and getting to know something new.

One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… Bora Bora and Switzerland

Favorite movie of all time: Fast and Furious

One thing on my bucket list: Write a book(s)

RICK LANGELOH

Executive Pastor

rlangeloh@grace-church.com

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Birthplace: Fort Ord, CA

Family: I’ve been married to Barb since 1983. We have two adult children.

Describe your “job“: My role is to help Pastor John implement the vision of Grace Church. In any given week that may mean helping him think through his sermon ideas, working with elders and staff, helping with church operations and seeking to maintain a calm joyful spirit.

Favorite place to eat: El Cholo – Corona Del Mar

Favorite drink: Coke Zero

In my free time, I enjoy… spending time with Barb and my kids, reading, and following the Dodgers.

Favorite thing to do in LA County… Go to Dodger games

One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… Rome

Favorite movie of all time: The gods Must Be Crazy

One thing on my bucket list: Travel through the Panama Canal

JOHN VOLBEDA

Chief Stewardship Officer

jvolbeda@grace-church.com

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Hometown: Sneek, Holland

Family: Married, five children ages 47-33 and eleven grandchildren

Describe your “job“: I serve to manage all the business areas of the church including financial affairs and the church infrastructure and facilities. I also serve with many teams and support staff at Grace Church behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly, including hospitality and the sports ministry.

Favorite place to eat: Mission Inn, Riverside

Favorite drink: Sunkist diet orange

In my free time, I enjoy… Woodworking

Favorite thing to do in LA County… LA County Fair

One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… Grand Canyon

Favorite movie of all time: The Three Amigos

One thing on my bucket list: Holy Land Tour

AMBER BAKER

Family Pastor

abaker@grace-church.com

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Hometown: Aberdeen, SD

Family: Josh, Ashley, Samuel, Josiah, Daniel

Describe your “job“: I have the privilege of overseeing birth – 18 and all the staff & strategy’s connected. I get to partner with parents in the faith development of their children.

Favorite place to eat: Any Mexican food!

Favorite drink: Hot Americano, sugar free vanilla with a splash of half & half.

In my free time, I enjoy… Spending time with my family

Favorite thing to do in LA County… I love the beach

One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… New York

Favorite movie of all time: Bye Bye Birdie

One thing on my bucket list: To own a vacation home at the beach

JOSH BAKER

Young Adults & Connect Group Pastor

jbaker@grace-church.com

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Hometown: Riverside, CA.

Family: Amber, Ashley, Samuel, Josiah, and Daniel

Describe your “job“: The Connect Group Pastor’s role is to connect people to God and others. By cultivating effective pathways for all members of the church to connect with others and grow in their faith.

The young adult pastor’s role is to inspire and engage young adults 18-26 years old to express Christ in their daily lives as they are in a season of adulting and growing in their faith.

Favorite place to eat: Sushi

Favorite drink: Sugar-Free Iced coffee with a splash of half and half

In my free time, I enjoy… Coaching boys in Soccer

Favorite thing to do in LA County… Watch the LA Galaxy

One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… Iceland

Favorite movie of all time: The Princes Bride

One thing on my bucket list: Own tones of land and be a homesteader

MONICA GIRON

Hospitality Director

mgiron@grace-church.com

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Hometown: San Salvador, El Salvador

Family: One Son.

Describe your “job“: Leader of the fun squad! It’s an honor to serve in the role of Hospitality Director and office manager. You can always find me and my team at the heart of all that goes on here at Grace. During the week, I work with the front desk to ensure the smooth running of the office on a daily basis

Favorite place to eat: Any place with good sushi.

Favorite drink: Iced Coffee

In my free time, I enjoy… Traveling to new places.

Favorite thing to do in LA County… Go to a dodger game! Go Blue!

One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… Greece

Favorite movie of all time: Top Gun

One thing on my bucket list: Skydiving

KIM HARP

Student Pastor

kharp@grace-church.com

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Hometown: Long Beach, CA

Family: My husband Kevin, our two kids Madalyn & Caden.

Describe your “job“: I have the privilege to lead and pastor our students into deeper + authentic faith in Jesus Christ.

Favorite place to eat: I love any place with tacos, chips and salsa.

Favorite drink: Iced Americano or Cold Brew Coffee

In my free time, I enjoy… Hiking and paddle boarding. I also love to head down to the beach.

Favorite thing to do in LA County… Go to the beach!

One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… Bora Bora

Favorite movie of all time: 13 Going on 30

One thing on my bucket list: One day I’m going to write a book!

MIKE PEDEVILL

Facilities Manager

mpedevill@grace-church.com

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Hometown: Glendora, CA

Family: Wife Ginny, daughter Grace, step daughter Caitlin, and step son Patrick

Describe your “job”: As Facilities Manager, I have the privilege of overseeing 8+ acres of the Grace Church campus. From the maintenance, cleaning and gardening services to overseeing the facilities team for all event setups and tear downs and whatever else needs to be done. I am always looking for volunteers to help inside and out. My main goal is to maintain our campus so that it is always inviting and welcoming to our regular attenders as well as our many visitors. I have a great team that comprise the facilities team and could not do my job without them!

Favorite place to eat: Many places but really enjoy Cafe Allegro in LaVerne and some places in Claremont.

Favorite drink: Coffee

In my free time, I enjoy… Mountain bike riding, riding my motorcycle, meditating on God’s word and his goodness, dinners with family and friends, reading, woodworking, spending time in nature.

Favorite thing to do in LA County… Hiking

One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… Italy

Favorite movie of all time: It’s a Wonderful Life

One thing on my bucket list: Learning to fly an airplane which may or may not happen hear on this side of heaven 🙂

BEN JOHNSTON

Kids Pastor

bjohnston@grace-church.com

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Hometown: San Diego

Family: My Mom (Jill), my Dad (David), and my older sister (Hannah). And even though she’s not “family” yet, I will still include my girlfriend, Lauren Russell.

My “job”: My job is to oversee all ages of kid ministries at Grace Church, birth through 6th grade. It’s a lot of leadership, organization, planning, coordinating, casting vision, sending emails, and sitting in meetings. But it’s also a lot of shepherding, teaching, loving on kids and parents, listening to people who need to be heard, providing pastoral care, uplifting and encouraging leaders, and still sitting in a lot of meetings.

Favorite place to eat: It was Souplantation, RIP. But my all time favorite is a little Indian food restaurant next to my parent’s house.

Favorite drink: Iced latte

In my free time I enjoy: Doing literally anything with my girlfriend, hanging out with my friends, working out at the gym, going to the beach, going on hikes, trying new restaurants, thrift shopping, and doing anything fun and creative.

Favorite thing to do in LA county: Go to the beach.

One place I’ve always wanted visit: Italy

Favorite movie of all time: Anything Star Wars

One thing on my bucket list: To hike Angel’s Landing in Zion

DANAE FAHEY

Bookkeeper

dfahey@grace-church.com

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Hometown: Austin, TX

Family: Jeremy, Ethan, Jackson, Brooklyn

Describe your “job“: Facilitate / record all financial transactions

Favorite place to eat: I love any place with tacos, chips and salsa.

Favorite drink: Diet Mountain Dew

In my free time, I enjoy… Reading, puzzles, hiking, shopping with friends

One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… France

One thing on my bucket list: Own a corvette stingray

MARK COOK

Worship Leader

mcook@grace-church.com

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Hometown: Alhambra, CA

Family: Heidi, Married 41 years, children: Kyle, Natalie, Candace Vinje, Jonathan

Describe your “job“: I wear many hats but at grace I lead the traditional worship service.

Favorite place to eat: Doe’s Eat Place

Favorite drink: Diet Coke

In my free time, I enjoy… Traveling, college football

One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… The islands of Greece

Favorite movie of all time: Young Frankenstein

One thing on my bucket list: Not to kick it.

ISAAC LEPULU

Worship Director

ilepulu@grace-church.com

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Hometown: Palo Alto, CA

Family: I have 2 loving parents, and five other siblings. I am the second oldest out of all my siblings. Fun fact there are six Lepulu kids and five are boys. I have one sister and she’s the youngest.

Describe your “job“: I am the worship Director here at Grace Church I oversee our worship music I am blessed with the opportunity of leading our church in worship on Sunday as well as growing and developing leaders.

Favorite place to eat: Fogo de Chão a Brazilian steakhouse

Favorite drink: Shirley Temple

In my free time, I enjoy… Watching movies, exploring new cities, and attending concerts of artists I love

Favorite thing to do in LA County… Try different hidden restaurants

One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… Santorini, Greece

Favorite movie of all time: Disney’s “Hercules”

One thing on my bucket list: Cage Dive / Swim with sharks

LAUREN BRASESCO

Worship Leader / Communications Assistant

lbrasesco@grace-church.com

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Hometown: Twain Harte, CADescribe your “job”:
I have the honor of working both as the communications assistant at Grace Church, as well as leading as a worship leader. Favorite place to eat: Anywhere they serve pizzaFavorite drink: Lavender infused lemonadeIn my free time, I enjoy… : Playing and listening to music, hiking, and learning new things!Favorite thing to do in LA County… Go to Concerts, eat good food!One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… Italy to see my family!Favorite movie of all time: Flushed AwayOne thing on my bucket list: Lead worship at a conference

Rick Langeloh

Executive Pastor

I’m excited to serve Grace Church of Glendora in the role of Executive Pastor. In my role, I get to work closely with Pastor John Dix, the elders and staff to implement the church’s vision, coach and mentor staff, help with operations and provide pastoral support to the congregation. No two days are the same, which helps keep the role both interesting and challenging.

My parents led me into a relationship with Jesus at a very young age. I was fortunate to grow up in a church that taught me to love Jesus, value scripture and allowed me to have many ministry experiences. Education at Biola and then Talbot Seminary deepened my understanding of scripture and ministry perspective.

Barb and I have been at Grace since 2014. Barb is an Educational Therapist and helps lead the Women's Bible Study. Before that we served at a church in the San Francisco Bay Area for 30 plus years where I was both Mission Pastor and then the Executive Pastor.

John Volbeda

Chief Stewardship Officer

I am excited to serve as the Chief Stewardship Office at Grace Church of Glendora. In addition to partnering with Pastor John, Pastor Rick and our elders, I serve to manage all the business areas of the church including financial affairs and the church infrastructure and facilities. I also serve with many teams and support staff at Grace Church behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly, including hospitality and the sports ministry. I trusted Jesus as my savior at age 13 at a summer camp. One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Proverbs 3:5-6 because God wants you and me to trust and acknowledge Him in every area of our lives. I have lived in the Southern California area for most of my life. I am married to Rhonda and we have five wonderful children and nine grandchildren.

Rhonda and I have been attending Grace Church since 2019. We are the directors of the ReSource Ministry here and I am active on the worship team. I spent my work career employed for manufacturing companies with management and leadership responsibilities in engineering management, marketing and recently as a product specialist. God has allowed me to use my business experience and my Church leadership experience as an elder, trustee and overseeing church finances and bring both experiences together to the spiritual side and organizational side of our church.

Amber Baker

Family Pastor

I love serving the families at Grace Church. I have been on staff since 2014 and currently serve as the Family Pastor. I oversee the staff and strategy for birth through High School. I help staff, volunteers, and families understand the unique phases kids go through as they grow and how to leverage opportunities to help each child grow spiritually. With over 25 years of ministry, experience has taught me the value of leading from a place of authenticity and servanthood.

I came to know Jesus at a young age. My testimony is that I have loved Jesus since I was five years old and have trusted him almost my whole life. I desire more kids to have the same testimony! Through all of life’s trials, God has always been faithful.

As you get to know me, you will find that my family is my most important ministry. My husband Josh and I have four children, Ashley, Samuel, Josiah, and Daniel.

Josh Baker

Young Adults & Connect Group Pastor

I am excited to serve as the Connect Groups Pastor, Young Adults Pastor, and Interim Sports Director at Grace Church of Glendora. In that role I also have the privilege of leading our Usher, Greeters, and Security teams. I also get to live life with a group of men dedicated to spiritual growth in a Connect Group. I trusted Jesus as my Lord and Savior at the age of seven while at home alone. My favorite verse of all time is Philippians 4:8, which reminds me that I need to focus and keep my mindset on the blessings from the Lord. I have lived in Southern California my whole life, and am married to Amber, our Family Pastor. We have four children who love the Lord and live it out loud.

Amber and I have been attending Grace Church since 2014, and our family has the privilege to serve throughout the church. I have spent most of my working career in the church serving and loving on those that God has supernaturally and strategically placed in my life.

Monica Giron

Hospitality Director

It's an honor to serve Grace Church in the role of Hospitality Director and Office Manager. In these roles, I get to serve alongside many of the Grace Family members as we pour the best coffee and scones around, serve food, plan and execute events and greet everyone that visits Grace. I coordinate, staff and oversee the world-famous Common Grounds cafe on campus; as well as our equally famous Connection Carts on the plaza. You can always find me and my team at the heart of the fun here at Grace. As the Office Manager, I serve as the administrative head of the office and help to support our staff. I get to work with our front desk team to ensure the smooth running of the office on a day-to-day basis.

I am a Grace Kid through and through, having come here with my family in 1983. My parents raised us coming to Grace regularly, I participated in all the KidMin things and came to know the Lord as a middle schooler upstairs in Building E. As a young adult, I chose a career path in nursing and worked in various local hospitals as well as at a mental health agency, while working toward a degree in nursing. During my time in nursing school, I took what was meant to be a part-time, temporary job here at Grace in 2013 and the Lord made it clear this is what He had for me.

I am a single mom to a cool kid named Noah and we are Dodger fans, soccer fans and travel fans.

Kim Harp

Student Pastor

I love being the Student Pastor here at Grace Church of Glendora! It’s my passion to affirm and mobilize junior high and high school students into a deep, authentic faith in Jesus Christ.

I grew up in the church and so I like to say I always knew who Jesus was but it wasn’t until Christmas Eve, my 7th grade year, that I had an experience with God that changed the trajectory of my life. It was that night where I personally chose to follow Jesus. One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Psalm 46:10, a verse and psalm that God often draws me back to at critical times in my life. I am blessed to be married to Kevin, and we have two awesome children, Madalyn and Caden.

We’ve been at Grace Church since summer of 2018, and I’ve been on staff since 2020. I’ve been in youth ministry for over 10 years in various roles. I have a Masters in Youth and Family Ministry from Fuller Seminary and a Bachelors in Communications Studies from Long Beach State. I love using both my education and experience to expand the Kingdom of God through the ministry of Grace Church!

Mike Pedevill

Facilities Manager

As Facilities Manager here at Grace my duties are many and varied. I stay busy with keeping up with the demands of all the various needs of campus use from venue reservations and setups, campus maintenance, repairs and cleaning. I am grateful that I get to work alongside a great group of guys that comprise the Facilities Team. We have a beautiful campus and we strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment to all who come here. I have some responsibilities with our church rental properties as well.

I became a Christian in 1994 and have been in pursuit of God ever since. I love the Lord; I love who He is, and I love the hope I have in who I am in Him! I also enjoy serving with our men’s ministry.

I have had the privilege of being the Facilities Manager here at Grace since 2011. I began serving in 2010 as a volunteer in facilities after leaving World Vision where I served in both IT and HR for 12 years. Prior to that, I worked in manufacturing in the areas of IT and Production planning.

My favorite verse is from Isaiah 43:18-19 which reminds us to not dwell on the past but look forward to the future!

I have been married to my beautiful wife Ginny since 2011 and we live in San Dimas with our dog JoJo. Together we have 3 kids; Patrick 33, Caitlyn 31 and Grace 23. Ginny and I love to travel, take long walks, and enjoy God's beautiful creation. I am a self-diagnosed “chocoholic” and enjoy mountain bike riding, adventure riding, woodworking, spending time in the Eastern Sierra and in God’s word.

Ben Johnston

Kids Pastor

I have the privilege of serving as our Kids Pastor here at Grace Church! I oversee all our Kids ministries, birth through 6th grade. I began attending Grace as a part of my internship program at Azusa Pacific University, where I graduated with my BA in youth and family ministries in 2022. After interning with our student ministry, I was hired on as Kids Administrator, which led to my current position as Kids Pastor.

I grew up in the church, but didn’t fully take hold of my faith until my freshman year of college when God called me into ministry. My favorite Bible passage is Ephesians 2:1-10 which reminds me that I am saved by grace alone, not by anything I could do. I love Jesus and the Church and I’m passionate about discipline / teaching / leading kids and teenagers! I love my family, my friends, and my girlfriend, Lauren. I want to cultivate a ministry and leadership team where everyone feels seen and heard as a valuable member of the body of Christ.

Danae Fahey

Bookkeeper

I have the privilege of serving the Grace staff and family as the accountant or bookkeeper. I oversee the daily financial transactions and maintain all accounts and records. In addition, I provide administrative support to the staff.

I am a native Texan, but was raised as a pastor’s kid in Northern CA. I moved south in 1998 to attend Azusa Pacific University where I received a degree in Business Administration. I spent several years in the finance department for a hazardous waste transportation company before “retiring” to become a full-time wife and mom. I began attending Grace in 2001 and met my husband Jeremy here. We now have 3 children and our family loves to serve in a variety of ministries at Grace.

My favorite things to do are read, work a puzzle and go to the NHRA drag races!

Mark Cook

Worship Leader

I am one of the members of our worship team here at Grace. Since March 2013, I have been responsible for putting together and leading our traditional service here at Grace. I work closely with Pastor John to put together a service that lifts up the name of Jesus in worship and prepares our hearts for him to preach the Word. Leading worship has been a big part of my life. I was raised in a Christian home and came to the Lord as a child at the age of 6. I have grown in my love and walk with the Lord and have found leading worship is one of the gifts I believe the Lord wants me to use. I started leading worship in 1980 and have been doing it in some capacity ever since. As a worship pastor one of my favorite verses is Romans 12:1-2 where God calls us to be a living sacrifice for Him everyday and not to be conformed to the world but transformed. Worship helps us do that on a consistent and daily basis as we commune with God.

Our family started attending Grace in 2002. My wife Heidi and I have 4 grown children and 5 grandkids. We like to say we have kids in every time zone so we spend a lot of time traveling to see them whenever we get the chance. I have been a businessman all the years of doing ministry. God has given me the flexibility to do both jobs over the years. I love serving at Grace and being a part of this great team of pastors and leaders here.

Isaac Lepulu

Worship Director

My name is Isaac Lepulu. I am the Worship Director here at Grace Church of Glendora, and I am passionate about cultivating and implementing new worship experiences for our congregation. I believe we serve an incredible and big God, so why not experience His presence in fresh, new ways?!

I am originally from Palo Alto, California where I started leading worship at the very young age of 10 years old. It was at that young age where I developed a love for music, leadership, and people. I also seemed to develop a desire to learn every instrument I could get my hands on including piano, stand-up bass, ukulele, guitar, xylophone, etc.

In my free time, I love exploring new cities, eating delicious foods, watching comforting movies, and playing volleyball with my friends and family; however, more often than not, you can find me searching the web for local concerts I can attend.

I believe that Christ has placed certain, specific giftings in my life that have allowed me to fully step into my calling as, not only worship leader, but also as a steward of the next generation of worship leaders here at Grace Church of Glendora.

Lauren Brasesco

Worship Leader

I am so thrilled to be serving as part of the Grace Church team serving the Grace congregation and the other musicians in worship leadership. I am from Twain Harte California, and I am so thrilled to be welcomed by the Grace family.

I accepted Christ as a junior in High School. My favorite chapter in the Bible is Psalm 23, which reminds us that God is our guiding shepherd and that we are not alone, for he guides us through mountains and valleys and restores our souls. I am currently living in Azusa and studying Music Business and Pre Law at Azusa Pacific University, and I love being so close to my community.

I have been attending Grace Church for about a year. I have been leading primarily the 11 am worship team, however, I have begun serving more in the 9 am Ministry Center service as well. I have also had the privilege to serve in worship for VBS, as well as for many HSM events. I am currently also serving in APU’s office of Corporate Worship as a Chapel Band Leader. I am excited to remain a Southern California local in these next few years throughout my time in law school. I also currently work as an Artist Manager in my free time. I love being part of the Grace team serving alongside some of the greatest people that I’ve come into contact with!