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Pacific Coast Church Elders

"Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock." 1 Peter 5:2-3

The PCC Elder Board is responsible for the shepherding and oversight of Pacific Coast Church.

Mark Ambrose Pastor Mark Ambrose has served on the Elder Board since 1997.

Passion for Ministry: There is nothing more thrilling than to see God transform hearts and lives!

Favorite Bible Verse: "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen" - Ephesians 3:20 & 21
Dan Anderson Pastor Dan Anderson has served on the Elder Board since 1998.

Passion for Ministry: Sharing the Good News about Jesus to individuals who recognize their need.

Favorite Bible Verse: " Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this:" - Psalm 37:4-5
Matt Banks

Matt Banks is a Captain/Paramedic for the City of Anaheim. He is married to Shannon and has two sons and one daughter. They have attended PCC since March 1994 and have been involved in Life Groups, jail ministry and MOPS leadership. Matt became an Elder in 2005 and currently leads our Discipleship/Foundation Study.

Passion for Ministry: I have a passion to see God's children grow and mature in their walk with Jesus.

Favorite Bible Verse: "Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent." - John 17:3

Joe Boswell Joe Boswell has been married to his wife, Eileen, since 1966 and has three grown daughters and five grandchildren. He heads the Boswell Insurance Agency in Laguna Hills. Joe has been in leadership at PCC since 1976 serving in various ministries. During that time he has served on and off the Elder Board.

Passion for Ministry: Working with other men sharing biblical truths.

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
Mark Collins Mark Collins was born in Kingston, New York and moved to Southern California in 1984. He has been actively serving in various ministries at PCC since 1996. Mark is married to Sylvia and has two daughers, Jessica and Janae. He joined our Elder Board in 2005.

Passion for Ministry: Serving others, teaching God's Word and mentoring young adults.

Favorite Bible Verse: "For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart." - Hebrews 4:12
Tony Elias-Calles Tony Elias-Calles was born in Guatanamo, Cuba and came to this country in 1965.  He and his wife Sharron have three children, Shane, Matthew and Alyson.  Tony has attended PCC since 1995 and has served in different areas of ministry such as Men’s Bible Study, Children’s Ministry and Men’s Outreach.  Tony owns a construction company in San Clemente.

Passion for Ministry: Helping men develop a clear understanding of what God calls us to do as men and how we are to go about doing it.  Tony also has a passion for missions in Cuba.

Favorite Bible Verse: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast." - Ephesians 2:8-9
Dick Herr Dick Herr is a retired school principal.  He has been married to Marilyn since 1959 and has four grown children and 11 grandchildren.  Dick graduated from Whittier College and Cal State L.A.  He serves as a small group leader for Men’s Bible Study and mentors a L.I.F.E. Group for young couples.

Passion for Ministry: One-on-one discipleship, leading bible studies for men and prayer.  

Favorite Bible Verse: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7
Ron Randle Ron Randle is a Regional Sales Manager for a medical device company. He and his wife, Liessa, married in 1978 and have three children, Michael, Rachel and David. Ron has attended PCC for over 8 years and assists our Pastors in PCC's counseling ministry. Ron joined the Elder Board in 2005.

Passion for Ministry:To see people grow in Christ and have the joy of knowing what and how real life should be lived as one born of God.

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—his good, pleasing and perfect will." - Romans 12:1-2
 

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Phone: 949.940.2600 . Fax: 949.940.0312 .
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