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Pacific Coast Church Deacons

The bible describes the role of Deacons as being key servants within the Body of Christ, full of wisdom and the Spirit (Acts 6:2-4). The Deacons at PCC are considered to be our "key" servants and a tremendous blessing to our church family.  We hold them in high regard and consider their example of commitment and dedication as God's provision for His church.

Linda Biedermann
Linda Biedermann has lived in the area and attended PCC since 1994.  She married her husband, Bob, in 1988.  They have three children, Taylor, Brendan and Allie.   Linda currently serves in leadership for Women's Bible Study.  She was the Children's Ministry Nursery Coordinator for 8 years and has served in other various ministries.

Passion for Ministry: Helping women grow in their knowledge and application of God's word in the context of an authentic, grace-filled community.

Favorite Bible Verse: "For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being..." - Ephesians 3:14-21
Dave Buchan
Dave Buchan grew up in Southern California, where he graduated from UCLA undergraduate & dental school. Married since 1985, he & his wife Blair have two children, Brennan & Jessica-Ruth. They have been involved at PCC since 1993. Dave serves as a leader in Men’s Bible Study and enjoys helping with local & international outreach ministries.

Passion for Ministry: To see the lost come to know our awesome Lord and grow to love & serve Him.

Favorite Bible Verse: "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world,but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is." - Romans 12:1-2
Darlene Downs
Rick Dennen – After college and military service, Rick began a career as a general contractor, settling in San Juan Capistrano in 1995. Rick and his wife, Karen have raised three children, Corey, Tyler and Teal and have two still at home, Griffin and Grace. The Dennens began attending PCC in 2001 and serve in the Children's Ministry.

Passion for Ministry: Serving God through the Children's Ministry knowing that Jesus said ..."the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."

Favorite Bible Verse: "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
- Psalm 51:10
Clint Fawcett
Clint Fawcett and his wife Jill have attended PCC since 1998. They have two children, Jenna and Daniel. Clint has served in various ministries and is currently involved with our high school ministry and men’s bible study.

Passion for Ministry: Serving and building up the body of Christ in unity, holiness, and maturity.

Favorite Bible Verse: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." - Romans 12:12
Susie Fitch
Susie Fitch attended PCC in the 1970’s with her college sweetheart, Cornel. They have been married since 1976 and have two daughters, Sierra and Chanell. God led them back to PCC around 1993. Susie is an RN, and is involved in mentoring women at PCC and in our community. She also participates in a Women’s Small Group and a Women’s Prayer Group.

Passion for Ministry: To encourage people to love and rely on God, His word, and each other and to bring comfort to those in need.

Favorite Bible Verse: "However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"— but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit." - 1 Corinthians 2:9&10a
Marilyn Herr
Marilyn Herr married Dick in 1959, and has four grown children and eleven grandchildren. She has attended PCC since 1965 serving in various capacities. Marilyn currently leads a Women's Life Group, is a co-leader with her husband in a Marriage Life Group, and participates in the Prayer Line ministry as well as a Women's Prayer Life Group. She also provides lay counseling and mentoring.

Passion for Ministry: To help women grow in Christ to become the mature women God intends for them to be.

Favorite Bible Verse: "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." - Colossians 3:16&17
Gretchen Hesse
Gretchen Hesse married Bob in 1978 and has one grown daughter. Originally from the New York City area, Gretchen has lived on both coastlines. After 7 moves within California she settled in San Clemente in 1998 and started attending PCC that same year.

Gretchen has served Christ’s body at PCC in various capacities. She is part of the core leadership team for Women’s Bible Study and participates in the Women’s Prayer Group. She also serves in the Resource Center and on the Meals Team.

Passion for Ministry: Supporting the body of Christ in prayer.

Favorite Bible Verse: "As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you." - 1 Samuel 12:23
John Krantz

John Krantz is marred to Sandy and has 2 children, Ryan and Grace. He began attending PCC in 1997 when his family moved to San Clemente. John has served in various youth and adult ministries and currently serves as a leader in our Men's Bible Study.

Passion for Ministry: Connecting with other men in our desire to learn and draw closer to God.

Favorite Bible Verse: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." - Ephesians 4:29

Mike Kreutz

Mike Kreutz graduated with a BS in Biology from the University of California, San Bernardino, then went to school in Iowa where he graduated and received a Doctor Degree in Chiropractic.  He married Gloria and moved to San Clemente in 1983.  Mike came to PCC in 1994 and has three children, Chalom, Ryan, and Katie.  He serves in our Men’s Bible Study, Children’s Ministry and other various ministries.

Passion for Ministry: Mentoring men on how God intended men's role in leading the family and how to love his family.

Favorite Bible Verse: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8

Dale Langley
Dale Langley is a law firm administrator and serves as a Chaplain at the Orange County jail.  He and his wife, Sue, conduct a monthly Bible study at the jail and counsel one-on-one with inmates.

Passion for Ministry: To see lives of broken people changed and restored through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Favorite Bible Verse: "So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it." - 1 Corinthians 10:12-13
Lorraine Meadows
Lorraine Meadows is married to Tom and is a homemaker and mother.  She leads our Women's Bible Study and is involved with lay counseling and mentoring women at PCC.

Passion for Ministry: Encouraging women in their Christian walk and helping them to think rightly about God.

Favorite Bible Verse: "Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion," - Psalm 103:2-4
Tom Meadows
Tom Meadows is President of Elmco Insurance Agency in Santa Ana.  He has been married to Lorraine since 1979 and has three grown children and one grandchild.  Tom leads our Men's Bible Study.

Passion for Ministry: One-on-one with other men.

Favorite Bible Verse: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!'" - 2 Corinthians 5:17
Bill Parr
Bill Parr is a Production Analyst at Applied Medical and has a BS in Mechanical Engineering.  He is married to Jennie and has attended PCC since 1993. Bill provides mentoring to men and oversees the Men's Discipleship Life Group.

Passion for Ministry: Encouraging men to righteousness.
Jennie Parr
Jennie Parr is married to Bill.  She is originally from Chicago and is a homemaker.  Jennie provides lay counseling, mentor training to women, and leads our Young Single Women’s L.I.F.E. group.

Passion for Ministry: That women would embrace the freedom found in Jesus Christ and know the joy of their high calling as wives and moms.

Favorite Bible Verse: " Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory. Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." - Psalm 73:23-26
Jack Welty
Jack Welty is a part-time consultant for the lumber industry.  He earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Penn State University.  He and his wife, Barbara, were married in 1959.  Jack leads the 60's Plus Life Group and serves as PCC's Treasurer.  

Passion for Ministry: Serving seniors and teaching God's Word.

Favorite Bible Verse: "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." - Colossians 3:23-24
 

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