Hi all...here are some of the greatest church staff you will ever meet!
Leigh (Mary) Harrison, Lead Pastor
Pastor Leigh is a graduate of William Jessup University and Talbot Theological Seminary (Biola University). He and his wife Mary accepted the Lead Pastor ministry at Lighthouse in September of 2002. They have been married since 1978 and have four children, Joy, Danielle, David and John. They now have 4 grandchildren as well, Jack, Luke,Tyler, and the most recent Brett . Pastor Leigh and Mary have been in ministry for over 30 years establishing churches in the midwest and Callifornia. Leigh shares that his primary calling is to use his leadership and teaching gifts to establish unity and give direction to the church body. Send Email
Mike (Joy) Svatek, Youth and Young Adults Pastor Send Email
Pastor Mike and his wife Joy are both graduates of Moody Bible College and were married here at Lighthouse Community in 2003. Mike and Joy have served in Youth ministry since 2003 and Mike has been serving as an Assoc. at Lighthouse since 2008. They are the proud parents of Tyler Svatek born in 2009. 
Danielle (Chris) Csergei and Emily (Clint) Calkin: Children's Directors
Our newest staff members beginning in 2010: Danielle and Emily share this position as they give guidance to our children's programs on Sunday mornings and special events like our yearly VBS program. They both have Christian Education degrees, Danielle from Hope University and Emily from Biola University. Danielle has twin boys, Jack and Luke and one on the way and Emily is also,with child, which will be her first. 
Marge (Nissim) Menashe, Preschool Director
Marge became the 1st preschool director of LilLighthouse Preschool in 2005. She has led preschools for over 25 years and is a remarkable director. She is a graduate of Long Beach State and has been married to Nissim for over 20 years. They have one daughter, Gloria. Send Email
Cheryl (John) Kennihan, Church Secretary
Cheryl just began her ministry with us in 2010. She handles our day to day issues Wednesday through Friday. Cheryl and John have been married since 1976. 
Robyn and Mark Strachan, Church Finance and Special Projects Director
Robyn has been serving us since 2003 and is a vital part of this ministry. She handles our Monday-Tuesday needs and makes sure we all get paid. She also handles the special projects for Pastor Leigh and insures they get done right! She is a graduate of UC Irvine and has been married to Mark since 1990. They have two children, Matt and Sarah. Send Email
Cash McCloy, Worship Director
Cash is a graduate of David Lipscomb University and has served here at Lighthouse Community since 2004. He is an accomplished musician playing various instruments and a capable administrator leading our worship team. Send Email
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