Kevin & Ellen Foster: Lead Pastors
Kevin and Ellen both grew up in the Midwest where they met and married in 2000. They have three daughters named Cara, Brynn and Laney. Kevin graduated with a degree in Pastoral Studies from North Central University in Minneapolis and has recently completed a Master's Degree in Church Leadership from A.G. Theological Seminary. Ellen has a degree in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois.
Before moving to Fresno in June of 2004, the Fosters pastored a church in Mahomet, Illinois and enjoyed great success revitalizing the church there. However, the Lord began to stir in their hearts the desire to plant a new church in Fresno, California. Packing up all their belongings, the Fosters moved across country believing that God had a new work for their family. In September of 2005, that dream became a reality when LifeBridge Community Church began. Seeing a big vision for LifeBridge, the Fosters are thrilled to see what God has in store for Northwest Fresno and beyond!
Erin Haas: Community Life Coordinator
Erin Haas was born and raised in Oregon, just outside of the Portland area. In 2004, she moved to Minneapolis, MN to attend North Central University to pursue God’s call of ministry on her life. Just a few weeks before graduation, God opened up a door for her to come to Fresno and partner with LBCC as the Youth & Outreach Coordinator. In May of 2008, she graduated from NCU with a Bachelor of Arts degree in youth ministry and a minor in leadership development studies. Shortly after, Erin joined the team at the end of May 2008 as the Youth & Outreach Coordinator.
In April of 2011, Erin was ordained through the Assemblies of God and in July of 2011, she transitioned as the Community Life Coordinator at LBCC. She has a passion to see people discover the dream God has for their lives to impact their community with the love of Christ.
Craig & Missy VonBerg: Worship Coordinators
Missy was born and raised in Fresno and Craig moved here from Iowa with his family when he was nine years old. Craig fell in love with the piano at an early age. He later earned his Masters in Music Composition/Theory. Missy picked up the guitar in high school and immediately began writing songs and discovered her heart for singing.
Craig and Missy met on a worship team in Fresno where they served for eight years together. After they got married, Craig adopted Missy's daughter Alexis and then God brought them Charley Belle. They began to see how God brought them together not only to have a family, but to lead worship together. Craig and Missy both have a passion for worship music to be a reflection of God's grace and power. They have seen what God is doing at LBCC and are excited to be a part of His work.
Matt & Mary Mellon: Interns
Matt grew up in the small town of Oakhurst, CA and his wife
Mary was born and raised in Madera, CA. They met while attending Fresno Pacific
University where Matt majored in Contemporary Christian Ministries and Mary
received her degree in Liberal Studies. After getting married in October of ’05
they were blessed with their first child Noah in July of ’08. The newest
addition to the family, Micah, arrived unexpectedly two weeks early in
September of ’10. Matt and Mary began attending LBCC in December of ’09 and
since then God has opened doors for them to serve in FriendshipBridge and the
Youth Ministry. Matt is currently in the internship program at LBCC and he and
Mary are both excited about growing in their relationship with God and serving
him during this new chapter of their lives.
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