Pastor Evie has been with Mission Church for 3 years. Prior to Mission, she has served the Lord in Kids Ministry for twelve years, while also completing theology courses. She has degree in child development from San Diego State University and her Masters degree from Wheelock College. She also teaches Child Development at Grossmont College. She is now our Mission Valley Preschool Director. When she's not with Mission Kids, she is mom to two teenage girls, Makenzie and Brooke. She enjoys spending time at the beach, visiting local coffee shops, and hanging out with friends. Her passion is leading kids to Christ through outreaches and connections within the community! 

Jeff Jimenez  "El Jefe" is our College & Young Adult Pastor. He is passionate about investing in the life of young people, as they follow Jesus together in community. He has been attending Mission Church for ten years and on staff for six.

Jeff is the child of Mexican immigrants, raised in "la Iglesia Latina" (Latin Church). He received an Associates Degree in Music Ministry from Canzion Costa Rica, a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry from the Nazarene Bible College, and his Masters in Christian Ministry from Point Loma Nazarene University. Jeff is married to Lauren and they are happy new parents to baby Mariana!

Kelly grew up in a musical family as a pastor's kid in the Nazarene church and began attending Mission Naz in 2008. Music and Ministry have always been a part of her DNA. Over the years, she has loved teaching bible studies, leading Women's events and retreats, and of course, leading people in worship. Kelly has been leading worship for over 16 years and has been on staff here at Mission since 2016. Kelly attended PLNU and was a member of the exclusive Point Loma Singers during her time there. She has taught children's choir at many Vacation Bible Schools and help start a successful female quartet. Of all the titles and roles Kelly has had, people and music have always been her passion. Her goal is to create a team of excellence to allow people an opportunity to experience Jesus authentically.

Kelly has been married to her high school sweetheart, Jon Miller, for over 20 years and they have three college age children: Klarissa, Kaiya, and Jackson, who all share her passion for Jesus, music, and Italian food.

"If you are joining us online or in-person, I hope that music we choose here at Mission is a balm to your soul and gives you a glimpse of the love of Jesus that is so vast and grand it cannot be contained." - Love, Kelly

Paul has been helping people discover God's will and purpose for their lives which has been a lifelong pursuit. Paul and his wife, Aleta, have served in a multitude of ministry assignments for over 50 years.

After 30 years of pastoral ministry to local churches, Paul began a new ministry career path in healthcare chaplaincy. They moved to San Diego in 2002, where, after his clinical training, he has served as a chaplain in hospitals, hospice, and county government.
Paul's educational degrees include the following:

• BA in Theology from Pasadena College (now Point Loma Nazarene University);
• Masters in Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary;
• BCC (Board Certification by the Association of Professional Chaplains).

Paul has served Mission Church as an associate pastor as well as starting his own publishing company, Amazing Grace Press.

Robert Churchman is our 55+ ministry pastor and leads our Communion team. In 2019, He launched Zephyr House Church, an offshoot of Mission Church at Zephyr Affirmed Housing for formerly homeless Veterans.

Robert loves sharing the love of Jesus (Matthew 22:37-40) with everyone he meets, so they too can experience the hope we have in Christ. He has been in ministry since 2014, serving as an associate pastor at Celebrate Church for three years and here at Mission Church since 2017.

 
Robert and his wife, Holly, who have two adult children, have been married since 2011. They enjoy spending time  with family and the outdoors such as hiking and biking. Robert also enjoys attending car shows and rodeos.

Renatta grew up in Africa as a missionary kid and graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with a degree in Child Development. Ministry has always been a part of our family and serving children has been a big part of that. Whether serving ion local churches as we gallivanted around the world in the Navy, teaching preschool or being a foster parent and working in the foster care system. Children have always been at the center of what I love! When I am not working, I love the outdoors and can be found on long hikes, kayaking and enjoying the beach!

I have 4 grown children, my twins Ian and Evan are currently serving in the Marine Corps and Navy respectively, my daughter Nikki and her husband Jay(Army Veteran), and my daughter Ikeya who just graduated from High School. My youngest, Naomi is a senior in high school and the only one at home.

My heart is to create a home at Mission Church where young families can grow together in the Joy of Christ, experience true connections as they raise their children to know and serve Christ, with joyful hearts!

Eric leads our ministries for middle school and high school students. He is passionate about Jesus, people, the local and global church, and California burritos. Eric grew up in northern California and moved to San Diego to attend Point Loma Nazarene University where he earned a degree in physics, but God grabbed a hold of his heart and called him to the church, ministry, and missions instead. Black holes and string theory are cool and all, but have you ever told someone that Jesus loves them? That's the stuff that gets Eric fired up.

When not at church or hanging out with the youth group, you might find Eric hanging out with his wife Jennifer enjoying a sunset from Sunset Cliffs, playing beach volleyball, stargazing up in the mountains, or getting food with a friend just chatting about life.