Garden Grove Friends Church

Pastoral Staff

Ryan Holleman

LEAD PASTOR

Ryan casts vision for our church, serves as our lead preacher, oversees our Group Ministry, and provides leadership to the Staff Team.
Chancellor myers

YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT PASTOR

Chancellor leads our ministries to students (Jr. High & High School) as well as our Young Adults. In addition to all of that, he oversees our Connections Ministry to help everyone find their fit here at Friends.
taylor holleman

FAMILY PASTOR

Taylor oversees our Children's Ministries (Birth - 6th) as well as leads our ministries to women and moms.

MINISTRY & SUPPORT STAFF

Jared Reiter

WORSHIP LEADER

Jared leads our Worship Ministry teams and is responsible for creating an atmosphere of worship for the congregation at our Sunday Worship Gatherings.
DAVID SPARKS

OUTREACH COORDINATOR

David partners with our Compassion Ministries to help connect those in need with resources as well as leads outreach efforts throughout Garden Grove.
DAVID DAVIS

FACILITIES MANAGER

David oversees all maintenance and repairs for our facilities and grounds.

ELDERS

DIANE PARRA

CLERK OF THE ELDERS

Diane serves as the lead for our Elder team, which means she provides leadership for our Elders and is the chief partner to our Lead Pastor. In addition to her role as an Elder, Diane serves in our Children's Ministry as a teacher.
Nancy HATCH

CLERK OF THE MEETING

Nancy serves as the Clerk of the Meeting, meaning she oversees our congregation meetings and serves on our Pastoral Relations Team. She also serves in our Preschool Department as a teacher.
BRETT HOLLEMAN

Brett serves on our Preaching Team as well as serving as a leader for one of our adult Connect Groups.
SCOTT HATCH

Scott serves as a volunteer in our Student Ministries, on our Sound A/V Team, and leads an adult Connect Group.