+ LIFE CHURCH TEAMS
our Ministerial staff
Ministers of Life Church serve the congregation by providing leadership, teaching bible studies/connect groups, covering the members through prayer during altar services, and counseling under the direction of Pastor.
ruben barron
+ ASSISTANT PASTOR
Ruben Barron and his wife Amy, along with their son Micah, have been serving at Life Church since 2008. Prior to relocating to San Diego he served on the ministry team at Indio Apostolic Church in Indio, CA for many years.
He has served in many capacities at Life Church: Men's Director, First Impressions Director, and has actively participated in many other departments. He is a licensed minister with the Socal District UPCI.
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​His hobbies include hiking, camping, barbecuing and trying out new restaurants with his family.
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His favorite scripture is Philippians 1:21
Matthew de Leon
+ ASSISTANT PASTOR
Matthew and Sara have been serving Life Church since August of 2022 after transitioning down to San Diego. He and his wife, Sara have been married for 6 years and just recently had their firstborn, Levi.
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The de Leons have served as Youth Pastors and Music Director for 5 years at First Church Woodland/Vacaville and as Hyphen Board Members for WD Youth Department. He also plays piano and organ for Life church and serves as band director. Sara currently serves as Sunday School Director for Life Church.
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His hobbies include graphic design, photography and spending time with his family on the beach and discovering restaurants in SoCal
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His favorite scripture is Romans 8:28.
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Trevor Mckissick
+ YOUTH PASTOR
Trevor and Emily started serving at Life Church in September of 2023 after God opened the door and directed them to San Diego. Trevor and his wife, Emily have been married for a year and a half.
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He began his ministry at the age of 15, after answering the call from God on the night he received the Holy Ghost.
Trevor has served as a Sunday School Teacher and Youth Pastor in Lucedale, MS where he was raised.
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His hobbies include Hunting, Fishing, and Metal Crafting.
His favorite Scripture is Romans 8:38-39
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