Lead Pastor

Pastor Dave began preaching at just 18 years old and stepped into his first pastoral role at age 20 at Truth Outreach Missionary Baptist Church in Compton. He later served with The Salvation Army Compton Corps, where he worked as a vocal coach, led youth programs, and developed a deep understanding of nonprofit service while building relationships in the community. He went on to earn his Master’s degree in Christian Ministry and Leadership from Talbot Theological Seminary and began work shortly after graduating at the Union Rescue Mission in downtown LA.

Six years ago, while working as a chaplain at URM, Pastor Dave felt called to plant a church in La Mirada, leading to the founding of Neighborhood Life Church, where he continues to serve as lead pastor.

When he is not serving the church or investing in the community, you might find Pastor Dave working on his dissertation for his Doctorate, barbecuing, hiking with his wife Bri, or enjoying a great book or documentary.

Education: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary D. Ed. Min (in process) & Talbot Theological Seminary M. A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership (Pastoral Care and Counseling).

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Dan comes to NLC with 40+ years of experience in ministry. He joined the staff of Cru in 1975 and served for 28 years in Bolivia, in Mexico, and in LA. He then served as senior Pastor in a church in Whittier, CA for 19 years. He has 3 married sons and 13 grandchildren which he loves to spend time with. He is a graduate of the International School of Theology where he received his M. Div. Dan and his wife live in La Habra, CA.

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Pastor Glenn felt God's call to ministry at the age of seven. Raised in the Catholic faith, he later began attending La Mirada Church of the Nazarene with his family during his teenage years.

Over the years, Pastor Glenn has served in a variety of ministry roles, including Sunday School, Teen Church, Men's Ministry, High School Ministry, and Young Adult Ministry. He has also been actively involved in marriage counseling, premarital counseling, individual counseling, and mentoring.

In 2004, Glenn was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His passion for sharing God's Word and helping others grow in their faith continues to guide his ministry today.

Glenn has been happily married to his beloved wife since 1995, and together they were blessed with the birth of their only son in 2001.

Outside of ministry, Glenn has served as a Public Works Inspector for a local coastal city since 1996. He enjoys woodworking, construction projects, writing, outdoor activities, drawing, cooking, baking, music, traveling, and spending quality time with his bride.

One of Glenn's dreams is to make Cheyenne, Wyoming, his home someday and continue sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with its residents.