Matt started serving in worship ministry as a teenager in his hometown near Toronto, Canada, and began leading worship in high school for his church's youth group. In 2003, he completed the Toronto School of Ministry at a sister Church of Catch the Fire located in London, England. It was there he met his wife, Annie, who is from the San Diego area. They married in 2005 and now live in North County. In 2004, Matt studied Theology at Tyndale University in Toronto and in 2011, he completed the Biola Bold Program and received his Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership.

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Chris has a Bachelor's Degree in Theology/Leadership through Vision International University. Chris was ordained as a pastor in 2016 and became our Children's Pastor. Since then, Chris has transitioned to our Men's Pastor. His passion is to disciple and raise up Godly men who are spiritual leaders and warriors in God's kingdom. Cassandra's been dancing since she was 5 and is passionate in her mission to prophetically and powerfully communicate the message of the Gospel through Creative Arts. She organizes and integrates the Arts into Summit's services, local outreaches, special events, mission trips, and dance shows. Cassandra graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Minor in Leadership. She started Blessed Feet Dance in October of 2008.

Pastors Tal & Dee Klaus oversee the counseling and Sozo transformation center. They both have doctorates in counseling as well as advanced training in administering and facilitating Sozos for individuals.

Pastors Mark & Deborah Griffo are leaders in our community and have been ministering together for 43 years. Their passion is to build strong families and to leave a spiritual legacy for the generations to come. They currently coach individuals and couples to successfully go to the next level in their personal lives, their marriage, and family. They specialize in marriage & pre-marital counseling. www.StrongerTogetherMinistries.org

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Johnson leads our Summit Young Adults ministry. He brings a passion and heart to see the whole of our County transformed by Young Adults who live a life of true Revivalists through the power of the Holy Spirit, being ROOTED in biblical foundations and ACTIVATED for divine purpose. Graduating from UCLA's School of Film & Television, he runs his own Marketing & Media Company.

Pastor Patrina Reed leads our women's ministry. She started an organization called, "Women of Promise" to encourage and empower women.

Bryant Reed has a passion for men's ministry and is part of the men's  core leadership team. Bryant also serves as our head usher.

Pastor Jalil and Myrna Choueiry oversee our Food Distribution ministry. Originally from the country of Lebanon, they have a heart for the reaching the Arabic community.  They host an Arabic Ministry Outreach which includes worship nights and Bible studies.

Pastor Terry has a Bible Degree in Messianic Studies from King's College. Juana Jackson has a heart for the unborn and works for a Pro-Life Organization called, "Alternatives Medical Clinic." They have a passion to teach on our Messianic roots and are a part of our Pre-Service Prayer team.