Lead Pastor

David has been serving in the ministry as a pastor for over two decades. He has a heart for the lost and a desire to see others discipled. He has been married to his lovely wife Kim over 35 years. David did his undergraduate work at Texas A&M University receiving a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree as well as a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. He holds both a Master of Divinity degree and a Doctor of Ministry degree from The Master’s Seminary.

John 3:30 “He must increase, and I must decrease.”

Elder, Chairman

John grew up in the suburbs of Chicago where he came to know Christ as his Savior at Vacation Bible School between his 6th and 7th grade year. John and his wife, Phyllis, were married in 1970, and now have four married children and 13 grandchildren. They have been attending Lake Hills Community Church since 2012. John worked at The Master’s University for 38 years, serving in a number of roles including Director of Teacher Education, Registrar, and Academic Dean. John and Phyllis serve together on the church’s missions committee and are involved in supporting several mission organizations including The Master’s Academy International and APEX International Expats. Since the mid-1990’s, they have had the opportunity to travel to Albania numerous times to support the work of the Abraham Lincoln Foundation of Albania and Grace Church Tirana.

One of his favorite Bible passages is Ephesians 2:6-8 which focuses on “…the immeasurable riches of God’s grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.”

Elder

Ben was raised in a small town in Montana, being saturated with the Gospel at a young age as he watched his father faithfully preach the truth of God's Word at the Livingston Bible Church. Before moving to California in 2005, he earned his Associates degree in Biblical Studies from New Tribes Bible Institute in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Ben met and married his wife, Julia, while working at Grace to You, John MacArthur's radio ministry. Together they are raising four energetic children, teaching them of "My Father's World" as often as possible in the mountains around Southern California. Ben and his family have been attending Lake Hills Community Church since 2011.

Psalm 91:1-2: "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, 'My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!'"

Elder

Kelly grew up in a small farming community in central Iowa where God graciously saved him at the age of nineteen. The Lord directed him to Los Angeles two years later where he grew in his understanding of God’s word while attending the Logos Bible Institute. Through the years Kelly has had the privilege to serve in various capacities which include children’s ministry, overseas missions, one on one discipleship, leading home bible studies, ministering to the aged and biblical counseling. His greatest joy comes in serving the body of Christ and others whenever a need arises. Kelly shares his ministry with his beloved wife Shana. Together they have four children and five grandchildren. He and his wife have been attending Lake Hills for eleven years.

His favorite verse is Galatians 6:10 “So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of faith”