Leadership


Pastor Mark Fitter

Lead Pastor

What is Your Hometown?

St. Louis MO.

Family Info?

Married to Jennifer Fitter – Two great kids!

What is the last thing you Googled?

Spin Bikes.

What was the last song played on your iTunes?

I Can Only Imagine

What are your passions?

Jesus -The Bible-

If you could have one meal for the rest of your live, what would it be?

Salmon Sushi

What annoys you?

There’s been a cricket in my office for the past three weeks. Driving me crazy!

Pastor Rick Myers

Associate Pastor

What is Your Hometown?

San Juan Capistrano.

Family Info?

My wife Jackie and I have been married for 36 years. We have three kids who are no longer kids; Jason our firstborn who is married and their daughter

What is the last thing you Googled?

Dana Point Sport Fishing.

What was the last song played on your iTunes?

“Your the Lucky Ones” by Tim Myers

What are your passions?

Spending time with my family, preaching & teaching, plying guitar and fishing.

If you could have one meal for the rest of your live, what would it be?

Anything Jackie Cooks!

What makes you laugh?

The electronic cricket hidden in Pastor Mark’s office!

Pastor Roy Cochran

Interim Worship Arts Director

What is Your Hometown?

Garden Grove, CA.

Family Info?

Married for 16 years to Chris. Two sons – Trevor (14yrs) & Connor (12yrs) Live in Carlsbad, CA.

What is the last thing you Googled?

How to get to the next church I am playing at.

What was the last song played on your iTunes?

A John Mayer tune

What are your passions?

To see & be part of men & women living a growing, life giving, vibrant, connected relationship with Jesus. To see that happen with worship leaders, musicians and artists, I’m passionate about that. To see that happen with my wife and two sons, I’m passionate about that. To see people’s hearts stirred to long for God by the arts and thus by the artists.

If you could have one meal for the rest of your live, what would it be?

Mexican food.

What makes you laugh?

The electronic cricket hidden in Pastor Mark’s office!

Pastor Caleb Luke

Pastor to Students

What is Your Hometown?

Orange County

Family Info?

Amanda, wife of 8 years with 2 children, Brady 3, Dylan 1.

What is the last thing you Googled?

Church staff questionnaire

What was the last song played on your iTunes?

Chris Tomlin – Passion

What are your passions?

Family, bikes, beach, baseball

If you could have one meal for the rest of your live, what would it be?

Tacos, just not fish.

What makes you laugh?

The electronic cricket hidden in Pastor Mark’s office!

John Snyder

Student Ministry Associate

What is Your Hometown?

Edmond, OK.

Family Info?

I’m married to Mariah. We don’t have kids yet, but are excited for when that day comes. We live in Dana Point.

What is the last thing you Googled?

“Where is Chuck Norris” – then click I’m feeling lucky. Trust me, you won’t regret it.

What was the last song played on your iTunes?

Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood

What are your passions?

Youth Ministry and using social media for Ministry. Sports Journalism. College Football and Basketball.

If you could have one meal for the rest of your live, what would it be?

Small chopped brisket sandwich, side of potato salad and sweet tea.

What makes you laugh?

The electronic cricket hidden in Pastor Mark’s office!

Jennifer Fitter

Interim Children’s Ministry Director

What is Your Hometown?

Born in Long Beach, California now residing in San Clemente.

Family Info?

Married to Mark Fitter 20 years in July. Bennett is 18 and little miss Rachel is 14. Two dogs, Kirby the cutie and Fred the terrible.

What is the last thing you Googled?

How to make Julia Childs Boef Bourguignon.

What was the last song played on your iTunes?

Beethoven Piano Sonata #8.

What are your passions?

My passion is to one day be told by gtod that I was a good and faithful servant.

If you could have one meal for the rest of your live, what would it be?

Well, that’s a toss up. Sushi or Mac and Cheese.

What makes you laugh?

The electronic cricket hidden in Pastor Mark’s office!

Katherine McArthur

Executive Assistant

What is Your Hometown?

Anna Maria Island, Florida.

Family Info?

Married with 4 college aged boys, 2 dogs and 2 cats.

What is the last thing you Googled?

Carnival rides

What was the last song played on your iTunes?

Got Cat Class, Got Cat Style

What are your passions?

Traveling to new destinations, gardening and kitty cats

If you could have one meal for the rest of your live, what would it be?

Rib eye steak, salad lightly tossed with blue cheese dressing.

What makes you laugh?

The electronic cricket hidden in Pastor Mark’s office!

Bob Erdman

Office Manager

What is Your Hometown?

San Clemente, CA

Family Info?

My wife Shellie and I have been married for the past 13 years, we have one son, Isaac (8yrs) and a daughter, Olive (7mo).

What is the last thing you Googled?

“Where is Chuck Norris” – then click I’m feeling lucky. [Thanks John! Funny.]

What was the last song played on your iTunes?

Undone, The sweater song – Weezer

What are your passions?

Family, Food, Church, BBQ (not to be confused with food), Design and Reading.

If you could have one meal for the rest of your live, what would it be?

Pad Thai (spicy), from the now closed Thai Promise in Mission Viejo.

What makes you laugh?

The electronic cricket hidden in Pastor Mark’s office!