Our Leadership
Lead Pastor
John Lee
John Lee graduated from California Baptist University with a Bachelor in Applied Theology and from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. Previously, he was a pastoral intern at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. and North Shore Baptist Church in Queens, NY. He has written for Desiring God, 9Marks, and Radical.
Steve DeRuse
Senior Pastor
Senior Pastor for over 20 Years
Church Planter
Family Counseling
Gateway Seminary CLD Instructor
Masters Degree in Theology, from Fuller Theological Seminary
Doctor of Ministry Degree, from Fuller Theological Seminary
Executive Board Member, Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association
Pastor Steve has served the Body of Christ in various capacities for over 30 years. He and his wife Mary have been married for 50 years, they have two grown daughters and one grand-daughter.
