Born in Los Angeles, California, in August, 1960 , John was raised in a Spokane, Washington in a Christian  home. His musical training started at age 6 with involvement in the Salvation Army brass band. He played the baritone, alto and coronet.  In 1969, he committed his life to following and serving Jesus. During his Junior and High School years John sang in multiple choirs and began playing rhythm guitar, his primary instrument. John joined the Navy right out of high school and met his lovely wife Debra while serving at Mare Island Naval Shipyard as a teacher of Advanced Electronics.  He married Debra on December 21, 1985. After leaving the Navy in 1993 John served as the full-time Associate/Worship Pastor at Crossroads Christian Church in Vacaville, CA.  During that time he graduated from Pacific Union College in 2000 with a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Business Leadership. In April of 2000, he was called to Lake Almanor Community Church in the beautiful mountains of Northern California as the Associate/Worship Pastor. John and Debra have two children Virginia, and Benjamin.

Kevin was born in Chico California in 1971. He attended the Neighborhood church as a child and was baptized in Chico creek at about 8 yrs old. He was raised by a God fearing, loving mother. He had the privilege of attending LACC in the firehouse as a child. Kevin spent 4yrs with Paul Bernard in youth ministry and has volunteered in Sunday school, and most recently in the AWANA program as a cubbies leader. After serving as the maintenance man for 10 years he has recently ordained as a pastor and now serves as the Youth Pastor.

CONTACT: Kevin Kassel

Phone: 530-596-3683

Email: kevin@lakechurch.life

I was raised in a large Baptist church in Modesto, CA. I came to know the Lord at a very young age and was baptized at 10 years old. I consider it a blessing that my mom made sure we were in church at every opportunity possible. We would volunteer at our church and at homeless shelters around the city, which gave me a heart for volunteering. I moved to Lake Almanor in 2008. I met my amazing husband Justin here in God’s beautiful mountains. We have three children; Kahlea, Skyler and Avery. I have volunteered in Awana’s, MOPS, Youth ministry and Children’s ministry. I pray that every person would be able to experience God’s grace and love as I have in my life. I believe children have been placed under our care to raise them in the ways of our Lord and according to the Bible. I desire the children of LACC will stand out and shine all over the mountain because they live like Jesus. Church should be a highlight of a child’s week, like it was when I was growing up, and that is my goal. I look forward to coming along side of the parents of LACC and serving the Lord by serving you. Proverbs 22:6 "Train a child up in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."

CONTACT BECCA SARMENTO

Phone: 530-596-3683 x103

Email: becca@lakechurch.life