OUR STAFF

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John L.

Lead Pastor
As a visionary leader, John’s primary role is preaching & teaching, leading new initiatives, and igniting strategic, apostolic leaders. John and his wife Evelyn live in Glendale where they enjoy really good sushi.

Fiona T.

Prayer & Prophetic Pastor
Fiona has been part of Epicentre family since 2003.  She's passionate about helping people encounter the heart of God, and seeing families love Jesus together.

Simeon S.

Ann C.

Executive Pastor
Training Schools Pastor 
Simeon was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. Simeon is passionate to see all peoples respond to God's call in holistic worship, encountering God and being transformed/empowered to live faithfully for Jesus.
Ann grew up in Cupertino, CA. During her discipleship school, sensed God leading her to join Epicentre’s church planting team in Malawi. Shortly after returning, Ann began directing the discipleship school. 

Adult pASTORS

Matt D.

Hope L.

Adult and Families Pastor
Young Adult Pastor and Assistant College Pastor
Originally from England, Matt is passionate about discipleship formation in every part of our lives through lifegroups, counseling, and discipleship. Matt also enjoys playing golf and reading.
Hope was born and raised in LA but spent a few years in Seattle, WA where she went to college, got connected to Antioch, met her husband and began in full-time ministry. She loves walking with and watching the younger generation fall in love with Jesus! 

nextgen pastors

Josh P.

Youth Pastor
Josh is an LA born and bred native. He loves puns and coffee. Josh also is very passionate about seeing young people be on fire for Jesus and having God’s voice as the source of discernment.

Tim K.

Kingdom Kids Pastor
Tim was born in Korea and raised in Quebec, Canada. He is passionate about seeing kids encounter God and raising future leaders.

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John H.

Ruth L.

Jennifer L.

Worship & Creative Arts Pastor
International Pastor
Incorporation Director
John came on board Epicentre staff in 2016. One of the greatest desires of his heart is for people to encounter Jesus and walk in the full identity of who He has made us to be!
Ruth was born in Alabama but lived in many places. She loves walking with folks, discovering our identity as loved children of God, and living fully out our destiny. She loves making friends with people from different cultures and likes to read.
Jen grew up in the SGV and has been at Epicentre since 2016. She loves exploring the outdoors, creating art, & potlucks! She’s passionate about helping people feel connected & seen, and creating practical spiritual resources. 

operations and admin

Victoria L.

 Raechel C.

Finance Operations Manager
Kingdom Kids, Finance & 
International Ministry Administrator
Victoria came on board Epicentre staff in 2013 as the Administrator for International Ministry and Training Schools. She’s called to be a woman of joy (Nehemiah 8:10) and really loves food.
Raechel (yes, spelled correctly) is from the Bay Area, came to LA for APU and has called Epicentre family since 2014. She is an avid follower and lover of Jesus and food blogs.

Joshua O.

Yong C.

Communications Director / Executive Assistant
Technical Director
Both where he was born and raised, Los Angeles has been the place Joshua has called home his entire life. He has always been fascinated by the power of language and words. And finds great joy in using that for God’s kingdom.
Yong was born and originally from South Korea. He enjoys building Gundam Model Kits and spending time with his wife and two kids.