We’d love to get to know you better this year as we continue to have the joy of working with your students at GBS. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have, or even just to say hello!
Larry (Shepherd) & Lauren Brown
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Work: Tarzana (Larry), Grace Community Church (Lauren) We first came to Grace in 1982 and volunteered in juniors’ Sunday School and Awana for six years before moving to the high school ministry where we’ve been ever since! We were married at Grace Church and have lived most of our lives here, and we thank God for the lavish love He’s poured out on us through the teaching and ministry of our pastors and elders. When we’re not involved in high school, we have the privilege to pray and care for our missionary families across the globe and serve at Shepherds’ Conference each year. We like to cook, are avid readers and history buffs, and love all outdoor activities. Larry’s a financial advisor and Lauren is the director of women’s ministries at Grace Church, and it’s our joy to serve alongside these wonderful high school staff people. |
Angel (Shepherd) & Meaghan Hernandez
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Work: Kaiser (Angel), Hairdresser (Meaghan) Angel and Meaghan both had the privilege of growing up at Grace Church. Meaghan is a Ventura County native and Angel is a San Fernando Valley boy. We met in 2015 on Games Crew which is the ministry team that puts on the games at REGEN. We got married at the end of 2017 and got to welcome our son James in 2023 and are loving every minute of it! Angel has been serving in high school ministry since 2015 and Meaghan began serving after they were married. Angel works for Kaiser Permanente and Meaghan runs her own business as a hairdresser in Beverly Hills. We love to travel, go to the beach, be pseudo-foodies, and, best of all, we love the church and serving the high school students! |
Abigail Dick
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Work: Grace Community Church Hi, my name is Abigail Dick! I’ve had the pleasure of serving on high school staff—at Grace Bible Study specifically—since 2022. I grew up in Croatia, where my parents serve as GCC missionaries, and I moved to California in 2021. I work at Grace Books International on the church campus, and I’m currently taking a couple classes at The Masters University in pursuit of a certificate in Women’s Ministry. |
Ruth Hanthorn
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Work: Grace Community Church |
Thomas Ryan
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Work: Avitas Wealth Management I’m from Malibu, CA, and have 4 siblings, one of them being my twin sister. I love to stay active and surf as well as play many, many other sports. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to serve on high school staff at Grace Church! |
Val Sanchez
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Phone (WhatsApp): 506-6073-4789 I was born and raised in Costa Rica, and I came to The Master’s University in 2021 to major in Biblical Studies! I prefer warm days outside over cold days inside, and on my free time I enjoy going on walks or long drives while listening to music with friends, reading books, trying new restaurants, and going to the beach. I have enjoyed High School ministry since the moment I joined about a year ago, and I am thankful I get to serve you and the students! |
Emily Taylor
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Work: Concept Artist & Illustrator (Zach), Grace Community Church (Lani) |
Zach & Lani Tullsen
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Work: Grace Community Church
Aside from 180, we love board games, long walks in nature, and cozy nights in with a good book. Please let us know if there are any ways we can serve you! |