OUR STAFF TEAM

Kevin was born and raised in Glendora California.  Feeling a call to ministry in college, he spent 6 years pioneering college campus ministry work on university campuses in Northern California.  When an opportunity to lead a church in Northern California came about, he spent the next 11 years leading that church community until God called him back to Southern California, to lead at Real Life Church as the Valencia Campus Pastor. In March of 2024 Kevin accepted the invitation to serve as the Lead Pastor of Grace Church.

Kevin is an avid surfer and beach-dweller, a Chicago Bears fan (which is also a prayer request), a dad-joke-teller, and a seeker of adventure and fun.  He is married to Maria, and together they have 2 kids, 2 dogs, and 2 cats.

Kevin is a down-to-earth communicator and brings his  passion for helping people find and follow Jesus into everything he does at Grace.

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 Creative and Communication Department of Grace Chuch.

Favorite place to eat: Any BBQ or Colombian Restaurant

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)

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

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

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

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 🙂

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

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.

Hometown:  Colombo, Sri Lanka

Family:   My wife Shehani & son Sheran  (my brother Heshan and sister in law Ianthie reside in Sri Lanka).

Describe your “job“: PART-TIME – I coordinate the Grace Sports Reach Out Ministry & it is a privilege.  Our business is to reach kids and parents via sports, leading them to a relationship with Jesus.  The current vehicles are T-Ball/Baseball, Flag Football & Soccer.

FULL TIME – Financial Analyst at Ernst & Young LLP.

Favorite place to eat:  I love any place with spicy and flavorful food – seafood preferred!  Sri Lankan preferably.

Favorite drink:  Iced Ginger Beer, Iced Lime Juice and Iced Coffee with milk. Minimal sugar!

In my free time, I enjoy…   Watching Cricket, Rugby & Soccer live on TV; Compering events in the Sri Lankan community, Philately (stamp collecting), reading espionage and historical fiction novels; movies & TV – action, suspense & mystery.

Favorite thing to do in LA County… No one thing that is special.  I love driving, especially to the mountains and beaches!

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

Favorite movie of all time:  Rainman

One thing on my bucket list:  Vatican City – Restricted Museum!

Hometown: I grew up in Portsmouth, Va.

Family: My husband is Matt and we have two kids in college, Enoch & Indie.

Describe your “Job”:  I get to lead the worship team, helping create an environment where people can connect with God. 

Favorite place to eat: Mexican food every day

Favorite drink: Strong coffee with cool whip

In my free time, I enjoy… Hiking, exploring Southern California and planning family trips

Favorite thing to do in LA County… Go to Leo Carrillo Beach

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

Favorite movie of all time:  The Secret Life of Walter Mitty 

One thing on my bucket list:  Live at the beach