MEET THE TEAM
Lead Pastor
DREW SMITHSON
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Pastor Drew has been an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God for 33 years, and has been married to his awesome wife for 38 years. He has 3 kids and 3 grand-girls. He is also a graduate of Vanguard University, and loves Jesus, reading, sports, and Mexican food.
Assistant Pastor / Teaching Pastor
DERRICK ROSENIOR
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Assistant Pastor to Young Families
ADAM ALTERMATT
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Pastor of Hispanic Ministries
FERNANDO TAMARA
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Pastor Fernando is a conference speaker, professor, and community leader who has led Primera Asamblea for 6 years. He loves studying New Testament Greek, learning from Christ, and serving the community!
Kids and Youth Pastor
WENDY LYNCH
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Wendy has been in kids and youth ministry for 25 years. She is married and has 5 kids, as well as 2 in-law kids. She is a lover of God, people, theology, missions, traveling anywhere, painting, and all flavors of ice cream.
Pastor to the Deaf
BILL GIPPLE
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Pastor Bill is a graduate of the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, as well as Central Bible College. He has been married to "his queen" Vickie for 3 years, and is the proud grandpa of 3 boys. He recently celebrated 25 years with Orange County Deaf Church. He has a heart for the deaf community and can always be seen drinking water or Starbucks.
Worship Pastor
DANNY RUIZ
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Seniors Ministry Pastor
JOHN MADALA
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Kids Ministry Assistant / Director of Media Design
BETHANY CHARLES
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Office Manager
DONNA HARTMAN
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Administrative Assistant
LYDIA MOLINA
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Bookkeeper
TAMBY LEONARD
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Nursery Coordinator / Office Assistant
BECKI DAMATO
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Facilities Manager / Catering Coordinator
JOE DAMATO
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