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Rancho Vista Church Staff Retreat

On January 2nd we had our annual staff retreat. It is a chance for our high level minsitry leaders to get away and pray, plan, dream, laugh, and eat. One of my BIG DEALS when we started Rancho Vista was for our staff to be "healthy". I have had the unfortuntate experience of working in minsitiries that were fraught with gossip, jealousy, and a lack of trust. I am committed to having a healty ministry -and that comes from having a healthy staff that enjoys working together - but can also "speak the truth in love" when needed.

Center is Steve Eller - our worship leader - and a man who deeply desires to know and follow Jesus Christ. If you have never heard him sing - come to Otay Ranch High School any Sunday @ 9 & 10:30 am and be prepared to be blown away.

To Steves left is John Oliver. John is one of the most personable people you would ever want to meet - but also an extremely gifted and seasoned pastor with a ton of vision and insight. He is also a cancer survivor. John is about the most well-known Christian Pastor in Chula Vista, Eastlake, Otay Ranch or the entire South Bay. I am yet to have a meal in a public place without someone recognizing him and giving a warm greeting.

To the center is Jessica Sesma. Jessica just came onto our staff this year after attending Rancho Vista for a few years. Jessica leads the best children's ministry in Chula Vista. Along with being highly organized and committed to ministry - she is a graduate of Berkley - which gives all of us a lot ways to make fun of her.

I once had a boss who said "you should only hire people who you want to have lunch with". I look forward to eating a lot of meals with these guys in 2008!