Hi all...here are some of the greatest church staff you will ever meet!
Leigh (Mary) Harrison, Lead 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 1977 and have four children, Joy, Danielle, David and John and 4 grandchildren, Jack, Luke,Tyler, and 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
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 have been serving here at Lighthouse since 2008. They are the proud parents of Tyler Svatek born in 2009. 
Eric (Cathy) Wayman, Associate Pastor Send Email
Eric is a graduate of UC Irvine and Vanguard University. He and Cathy were married in 2004 and have one son, Ethan. Eric has been working in ministry for over a decade and has been with us since November of 2010. As the Assoc. Pastor his primary functions at Lighthouse will be: to help the members of Lighthouse become connected into authentic, transformational relationships and equip then to become ambassadors of the good news to the people they come into contact with every day. Eric will guide our growth groups, direct our outreach events and speak regularly on Sunday mornings.
Danielle (Chris) Csergei and Emily (Clint) Calkin: Children's Directors
Danielle and Emily began their ministry in July of 2010: They share this part time position as they give guidance to our children's programs on Sunday mornings and special events like our yearly VBS program. Danielle is a graduate of Hope University and Emily from Biola University. Danielle has twin boys, Jack and Luke and her newborn son Brent; Emily and Clint are proud parents of "Sophie Grace" born in September of 2010.
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Marge (Nissim) Menashe, Preschool Director
Marge is the 1st preschool director of LilLighthouse Preschool which was established in September of 2006. She has directed preschools for over 25 years and is a remarkable leader and lover of preschoolers. 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 began her ministry with us in August of 2010. She handles our day to day issues Wednesday through Friday. Cheryl and John have been married since 1976. Send Email
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
