Jeff Patton - Pastor / Elder

PastorJeff@gracelive.com
562.863.7322

Jeff Patton is our pastor at Norwalk Grace Brethren.  He is responsible for teaching, preaching, praying, and the overall ministry and staff development here at Norwalk Grace Brethren.  His passion for our local body is Matthew 28, "to reach the lost with the truth of Christ," and Ephesians 4, "to equip the saved with the truth of Christ."  His desire is for the whole church to know the whole counsel of God and do the ministry of the church together as a whole body.  Jeff's wife Lisa is the church assistant.  Jeff and Lisa have been married twenty years and have three children:  Jay is in the Air Force, and Mallory and Nathan both just started college.  The Pattons came to us from the Peru, Indiana Grace Brethren Church.

Timothy Lansing - Director of Student Ministries / Elder

tim@gracelive.com
562.863.7322

Timothy Lansing has thrown his heart and passion into youth ministry for most of his life. His ministry DNA is reflected in his life passion. It is to tell everyone, anywhere, anyplace that you matter to God. Tim found his way to the cross as a young kid in this church. After college, he married his #1 Fan Janine. They serve together to reach young people in our community with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. Tim is passionate about Jesus, others, and family.

Family: Tim's wife is Janine and they celebrated their 7th wedding anniversary in May 2011. They are blessed with two sons, Wesley and Tyler, and the newest addition to the family was baby girl Riley who arrived early August 2011.

David Goodwyn - Elder

As one of the elders, Dave Goodwyn helps to oversee the spiritual direction of our church. He also teaches the Sunday School Class for College / Young Adult / Career. His wife's name is Sandy.

Ron Muir - Elder

Along with the other elders, Ron Muir helps to oversee the spiritual direction of our church. He also teaches one of the Adult Sunday School Classes entitled "Growing in Christ". His wife's name is Dee.

Don Lansing - Trustee Commission Deacon

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562.863.7322

Don Lansing oversees all of the property management, financial, and legal duties of the church. His wife's name is Tracy.

Joey Ramirez - Worship Commission Deacon

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562.863.7322

Joey Ramirez leads our Worship and gives direction to our worship teams. Joey helps us experience Jesus in a real and excited way each time he leads. Joey is passionate about Jesus, connections in the church, and his precious family. Joey’s sweet wife Josie is a valued member of our support staff here at Norwalk Grace Brethren. Josie gives her life away literally every Sunday in our children’s ministry.

Family: Joey's wife’s name is Josie and they have three children Timothy, Benjamin, and Katie.

Victor Pearce - Evangelism & Missions Commission Deacon

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562.863.7322

Victor Pearce considers it an incredible privilege to walk with people through various transitions of life and to share the gracious presence of our loving God in those circumstances. Victor has a particular interest in missions and enrichment in people’s lives. Victor is passionate about seeing people reach there full potential in the Lord. Victor is a great blessing to this church and it’s people.

Ruben Gonzalez - Care Commission Deacon

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562.863.7322

Ruben Gonzalez is married to Lilia, and they have a son named Gian.

Eddie Morales - Fellowship Commission Deacon

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562.863.7322

Eddie Gonzalez oversees all of the Fellowship Meals. His wife's name is Patty.

Pastor Jeff Patton - Christian Education Commission

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562.863.7322

Pastor Jeff oversees all of the teaching ministries of the church.