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

Josh L.

Matt D.

Young Adult and Young Families Pastor
Adult and Families Pastor
Josh is a true L.A. kid and loves everything about Los Angeles except for the Lakers and the traffic. Josh is passionate about helping people see how God is present.
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.

nextgen pastors

Cameron A.

College Pastor
Cam is a born and raised Houston, Texas native. Cam is passionate about helping others encounter Jesus in their life. He also loves watching and playing most sports.

Hope L.

Assistant College Pastor/Sunday Operations
Hope spent the last 10 years in Seattle where she got connected to Antioch. She loves college students and watching them fall more in love with Jesus.

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.

other Ministries

Janet C.

Ruth L.

Jennifer L.

Finance / Special Projects
International Ministries
Incorporation Director
Janet is passionate about facilitating individuals and people groups into their God-given destinies. She joined the Epicentre staff team in 2012 after spending more than a decade serving various people groups in Asia.
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

 Raechel C.

Victoria L.

Kingdom Kids / Finance / International Ministry Administrator
Finance Operations Manager
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.
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.

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John H. - Worship Pastor
Yong C. - Technical Director
Joshua O. - Communications Director / Executive Assistant