Scott Smith

Care Pastor

Born and raised in Alta Loma, CA, Scott came to San Diego to attend UCSD. After graduating with a degree in Economics and a minor in Political Science, he entered the work world for ten years before entering vocational ministry.

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Josh Rose

Discipleship Pastor

Husband of Beth and proud father of Caleb, Alli and Josiah, Josh was born and raised in Pasadena, CA. Josh’s spiritual journey began at a young age, but it wasn’t until high school, through the ministry of Young Life, that he made the decision to follow Jesus.

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John Riley

Junior High Pastor

John graduated from Bethel University in 1994 with a B.A. in Organizational Studies and from Liberty Seminary in 2008 with an M.A. in Religion, Church Ministries Emphasis, and also from Liberty Seminary in 2022 with a DMin degree in Biblical Preaching.

Married since 1992 to Christy, a teacher and curriculum writer, they have two sons, Luke and Blake.

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Lynette Fuson

Care & Counseling Director

Lynette was born and raised in Escondido, and grew up attending Emmanuel Faith. She has a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish from Wheaton College as well as a Certificate in Spiritual Direction.

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Ryan Lunde

Young Adults Pastor

Ryan graduated from Biola University in 2014 with a degree in Biblical & Theological Studies. He has worked at EFCC since October 2017.

Ryan is passionate about pushing the Christian movement forward in his own generation of 18-29 year olds.

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