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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.
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Birthplace: Lexington, Kentucky
Family: Husband Kevin, 4 kids & spouses, and 7 grandkids.
Describe your “job“: I support our Lead Pastor’s vision for Grace Church by helping the team run in the same direction.
Favorite drink: Black coffee in the mornings and water all day!
In my free time, I enjoy… painting, being in nature, visiting new places.
Favorite thing to do in LA County… too many favs…The Getty museum, hiking, the beach.
One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… The Holy Land
One thing on my bucket list: Walk the Camino de Santiago
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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 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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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 🙂
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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
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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.
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Hometown: Glendora, CA
Family: I come from a very close family! I am the oldest of my parents’ three kids. I have a younger brother & sister + a bonus sister, brother in-law, and their kiddos
Describe your “job“: I am the Communications/Creative Assistant here at Grace Church. I have the fun job of managing everything from Social Media & Photography to behind the scenes in making sure that Sunday services run smoothly!
Favorite place to eat: As a true Califonian, In-n-out
Favorite drink: Dr. Pepper & Sweet Tea
In my free time, I enjoy… Going to concerts, Going to Disneyland, & Line dancing!
Favorite thing to do in LA County… Trying new restaurants & coffee shops
One place I’ve always wanted to visit is… Scotland
Favorite movie of all time: 10 things I hate about you
One thing on my bucket list: To travel to Israel
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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!
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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
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Hometown: Twain Harte, CADescribe your “job”:
I have the honor of leading as a worship leader here at Grace Church.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