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.

Michael first got involved in ministry working with middle schoolers at a local church. Since then, he’s continued to pursue his love for studying and teaching God’s Word through small groups and Bible studies. As an elder, Michael is passionate about walking alongside other men in discipleship and spiritual growth. He enjoys leading small groups, teaching classes, and investing in the lives of men. His heart is to help men grow in godliness, build strong spiritual habits, and pursue Christ together.

He works as an athletic trainer at Cabrillo College. He and his wife, Rachel, have four beautiful daughters and enjoy hiking, beach days, camping, and spending time with their community group.

Brian has faithfully served at GCC for years. Brian and his wife, Layla, lead a community group and serve on our missions committee.

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. In this role, he helps people grow in their faith and become more connected within the life of the church.

Mikey was raised up as a leader through GCC’s residency program, where he spent several years working with students before formally joining the church staff. During that time, he developed a passion for helping others grow in their understanding of the Gospel and their walk with Christ. He loves seeing God at work in people’s lives as they believe the Gospel and trust in Jesus, and he enjoys being part of a joyful church community where those heart changes can unfold.

Mikey holds a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Boyce College and an MDiv from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Jade, have a precious baby boy.

Jonathan oversees the church’s outreach ministries as well as several areas of Christian education, including Sunday School and Baptism Classes.

He first became involved in ministry during college, where he led Bible studies and was active in his campus fellowship. After becoming a member at GCC, Jonathan began exploring ways to meet the needs of people throughout Santa Cruz County. This led him to start a Nursing Home Ministry and begin leading church services at several nursing homes around the county.

Jonathan is currently pursuing an MDiv at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to his wife, Allison.