Staff at First Presbyterian Church Santa Ana

First Presbyterian Church Santa Ana

Staff

Pastor Lance Allen

Lance has been the Senior Pastor of FPCSA since November 2000. He grew up in Los Gatos, CA before attending Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music in 1983. He interned for two years at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley in music and youth. Then he went to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church of Newport Beach, CA, where he served for nine years in several areas of ministry including children, youth, music, and college. Lance earned a Master of Fine Arts in Choral Conducting from UC Irvine before going to Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ, where he earned a Master of Divinity in 1997. Before coming to FPCSA, Lance served for two and a half years as Interim Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church of Lakewood, CA. Lance is married and has two children. He loves music of all kinds, the beach, the mountains, movies, and the Lakers.

Originally from Veracuz, Mexico, Daniel immigrated to the United States in 1990, after completing his Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering at Veracruz State University. He then worked in the Environmental Area of Engineering for twelve years all over Southern California. While completing the requirements for his Masters of Divinity (received in 2000), he interned at FPCSA, working with both the youth and senior adult ministries until 2002. He then transitioned into the role of a “Tent Maker” (like the apostle Paul who made tents and did ministry, a pastor who has a secular job and does ministry) from 2003 to 2005 until he took over the pastoral responsibilities of a full-time associsate Pastor in February 2005. Daniel is married and has three children. He plays guitar and loves music of all kinds, volleyball, camping, and movies.

Pastor Daniel Jimenez

Paul McNeff Director of Music Ministry	Paul McNeff has served FPCSA as Director of Music since 1996. He received his B.A. degree from CSULB in Choral/Vocal Music, M.A. degree from CSUF in vocal performance and did doctoral course work at USC in choral conducting. Besides his busy schedule at our church, Paul also founded and directs the 108-voice KidSingers, an inner city children's chorus. He is married and has three children.	Ana comes to FPCSA with quite a bit of excellent experience! Before moving to the U.S. from Mexico, she worked at various churches including one that grew from a home bible-study to over 1500 members in 5 years! She aided in publishing the "New Presbyterian Hymnal"and participated as a member of A.M.E.N. - a program designed to promote higher levels of classical choral performance. She also worked as a free-lance music producer, for companies such as Coca-Cola, Amway, Sears, Disney records, Yamaha Music Foundation and more. We're excited to bring all her experience to share here. She loves spending time with her husband, Hazael and her family.	Ana Contreras Worship Leader (Spanish Service)
Rick Headly Director of Adult Ministry	Rick Headly came on board in 2006 working with senior members and adult education activities. He is presently under care of Los Ranchos Presbytery endeavoring to complete his studies to become a ordained minister with the Presbyterian Church. He is married and has one daughter.	Cecia Torres has been a member of FPCSA for 4 years. She is the Junior High Director and enjoys teaching Sunday school every week to our lovely youngsters. She helps organize activities for our youth such as concerts, summer camps and fellowship outings. She is also part of a Hispanic Youth organization at the Synod level and works with youth from churches all over our presbytery. She is 22 years old and is a full time student at Orange Cost College in Costa Mesa. She lives at home with her mom and 2 sisters.	Cecia Torres Jr. High Youth Leader
Jessica Otto Director of Children's Ministry	Jessica is from Sacramento, CA where she grew up with her parents and her younger brother and sister. She moved down to Southern CA in 2004 to attend Azusa Pacific University. In December, 2007, Jessica graduated from APU with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in English. She now lives in Covina with two great roommates and is excited to be getting married in June! She is excited for this opportunity to use the gifts and experiences God has given her to serve in the Children’s Ministry at FPCSA.	Dick Williams joined our church in 1996 after retiring from Digital Equipment Corporation in a variety of management positions. He received his BBA at the University of Cincinnati and MBA from Columbia University. He is married and has five children and ten grandchildren.	Dick Williams Accounting
Vanessa Brettell Church Administrator	Vanessa grew up in San Diego with her parents and two older brothers. She left home to later graduate from Biola University with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, minoring in Spanish and Biblical Studies. She now lives in La Habra with two of her best friends. She spends time with all of her incredible friends and the love of her life, JP. She loves using her love for the Lord, His people and the Spanish language in her position at FPCSA.	Before coming to FPCSA in 2000, Kim worked many years in housecleaning. She is responsible for the maintenance of our facility as well as set up / clean up for various church activies. Kim has a son born in 2003. She has lived in the Orange County since 1969. Kim feels very loved by her new church family and has been strengthened in the Lord with the lessons that she learns every day in the Presbyterian faith.	Kim Curteman Custodian
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