Brandon is the lead pastor at Gospel Community Church. He oversees the teaching and vision of GCC and is passionate about developing young people into leaders in the church who will reach people who are far from God and start new churches and ministries in Santa Cruz County. He has been in full-time ministry since 2010.

Brandon met his wife, Laura, in Santa Cruz while working as summer youth interns at a local church. They have been doing ministry together ever since! They have three children - a beautiful daughter, and two wonderful boys.

Brandon has his B.A. from the Master’s College and his M.A. from Reformed Theological Seminary. He is currently working on a doctorate in leadership from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Cody leads Christian Challenge UCSC, our college ministry partner. He started this ministry from scratch, and, since it’s beginning, the Challenge team has shared the gospel with hundreds of UCSC students! Cody knows the Bible well and teaches faithfully. He and his wife, Brittany, have three wonderful children.

Michael is passionate about discipling young men. He faithfully studies and teaches the Word of God. Michael and his wife, Rachel, have also served as community group leaders for several years. Together, they have three beautiful daughters.

Ben has served in ministry for many years, first as a youth pastor and kids ministry director at Calvary Chapel before planting and pastoring Westside Community Church in Santa Cruz. As an elder, he is passionate about teaching God’s Word and seeing people come to faith, be baptized, and grow in Christ. He is grateful to use his gifts to serve the local church and be part of a church committed to Scripture.  

Ben and his wife, Kelly, lead a community group. He studied biblical studies at Calvary Chapel Bible College and church planting at Calvary Chapel University. Outside of his full-time consulting job and service to the church, he enjoys baseball, golf, and spending time with his family. 

Meghan oversees the Connections Team and Women’s Ministry at GCC. After serving in kids and high school ministries for over a decade, she joined the GCC staff in the spring of 2024.

She is passionate about building relationships, helping people feel known and connected, and integrating them into the church community. She is especially excited to strengthen the Women’s Ministry by fostering meaningful community and encouraging women to grow deeper in God’s Word.

Originally from Santa Cruz, Meghan and her husband, Brandon, grew up in the area and met at a local church. They now have two wonderful children.

Mikey oversees discipleship, membership, and community groups. He was raised up as a leader through our residency program, working with students, before formally joining our staff.

He loves seeing God at work in peoples’ lives when they believe the Gospel and trust Jesus, and he enjoys being part of a fun community where he can see these heart changes unfold!

Mikey has his B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Boyce College and is currently pursuing an M Div. in Christian Ministry at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was recently married to his beautiful wife, Jade.

Jonathan leads our high school ministry and outreach ministries.

He first became involved in ministry during college through leading Bible studies and participating in his campus fellowship. After becoming a member at GCC he started exploring how to meet the needs of people in Santa Cruz county which led to him starting a Nursing Home Ministry and leading church services at several nursing homes around the county. Most recently he has stepped into the role of leading our high school ministry.

Jonathan wants to go into full time pastoral ministry and is planning to attend Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and pursue an MDiv in Pastoral Studies. He was recently married to his beautiful bride, Allison.

Bob joyfully serves the church in many capacities, including deacon and treasurer. He cares deeply for the members of our church and expanding the kingdom of God. He loves supporting our church community through his various roles and his experience as an attorney. Bob and his wife, Liz, serve on the deacon team together.