Our Staff
Lead Pastor Bob Yates
Lead Pastor Bob Yates and wife, Nila, believe in the power of people working together to fulfill the true ministry and mission of Jesus Christ. We are all called to work together to be the "Hands and Feet of Jesus" in a world that needs to see authentic Christ-likeness in action. Pastor Bob and Nila believe we come together in worship to encourage and build up one another, to share our burdens and hurts, and to go out renewed, healed, and empowered to make a difference for Christ in our community. Pastor Bob was born in Sasebo City, Japan and reflects the multi-cultural nature of our church family. Pastor Bob attended Point Loma Nazarene University and finished his educational studies through Luther Rice Seminary with a BA in Biblical Studies and a Master's of Divinity Degree in Religion. He also teaches pastor's training for full-time Christian ministry. Nila was born and raised in San Diego, California.She has a degree in accounting and works in the Florida educational system and has a great heart for our children and teens. Together, they receive their greatest joy from seeing people fulfill the destiny that God has designed for each of us.
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Wilbert Munfus - Assistant Pastor
Pastor
Wilbert Munfus and his wife, Laureen, are passionate about helping people to know Jesus Christ and to live victorious lives for Jesus. His greatest joy comes from seeing people grow in their personal walk with the Lord. Pastor Wilbert shares in the preaching and teaching ministry to our church family and is also dedicated to helping men reach their full potential as spiritual leaders in their homes and community. His positive attitude and servant’s heart helps to encourage others to experience God in a more dynamic way. Laureen is just as involved in the Children’s Ministry and is a constant encouragement to parents, especially those with children of preschool age.
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Our Beliefs
The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant Christian church in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition, tracing its roots to an anniversary date of 1908. It was founded to spread the message of scriptural holiness (Christlike living) across the lands. Today the Church of the Nazarene is located in 151 world areas.
The Church of the Nazarene is a Great Commission church. We believe that God offers to everyone forgiveness, peace, joy, purpose, love, meaning in life, and the promise of heaven when life is over by entering and experiencing a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We are called to take this message to people everywhere. .
The Church of the Nazarene is also a holiness church. We believe that Christians can experience a deeper level of life in which there is victory over sin, power to witness and serve, and a richer fellowship with God, all through the infilling of the Holy Spirit.