OUR TEAM
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Mark Lehman
Senior Pastor Pastor Mark has been serving as Senior Pastor since June 1995. If you ask him, he will tell you that what he loves most is preaching the word of God and helping people discover real life in Jesus Christ. Pastor Mark is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary and has recently finished his Doctorate of Ministry from Azusa Pacific University. He met his wife Debi in Kansas City, Missouri at Sunday School while he was a student and she was working as a nurse (ask him to tell you the whole story – it is really good!). Pastor Mark and Debi have three beautiful daughters - Erin, Emily, and Abby – and each one will tell you that they are daddy’s favorite! Pastor Mark loves spending time in the outdoors, whether hiking, biking, or just being with his family. |
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Alisa Price
Children's Pastor Alisa is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA with a BA in Christian Ministries. She is married to Aaron and they have a daughter named Jocelyn. She enjoys time with her family, photography, and has a deep love for this county. |
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Caleb Cornell
Student Pastor Grades 5-8 Pastor Caleb grew up in Lafayette, Indiana and attended Olivet Nazarene University, graduating with a BS in Youth Ministry in May 2016. He has been a Junior Youth Pastor for 3 years before joining our team at Sutter Creek. He is married to Hannah and love their lab Ollie. |
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Austin Bender
Student Pastor Grades 9-12 Pastor Austin grew up in Northern Indiana and attended Olivet Nazarene University, graduating with a BA in Youth Ministry in May 2009. He was the Youth Pastor at Dayton United Methodist Church for four years. Austin felt God's call to serve within the Nazarene Church and moved across the country to join Sutter Creek Church of the Nazarene as our Youth Pastor in the summer of 2013. Austin’s desire is to be used by God to develop and equip young men and women for His purpose. “I love youth, and the more I serve in ministry with them, the more I desire to invest in their lives in a way that will help each one of them and their families draw closer to our Heavenly Father." Austin and his wife, Amber, met at Olivet and were married in May 2009. Amber is a Physician Assistant at Mercy Hospital of Folsom in the Emergency Department. Amber loves being involved with the youth group and is excited to support Austin in his calling. When Austin is not at church, you may find him watching his favorite football team, Da Bears. He loves outdoor activities, including camping, hiking, off-roading, water sports, and paragliding. |
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Matt Garner
Pastor of Worship Arts & Ministry Development Matt is a husband to Jessica, father to Brooklyn & Olivia. He loves God, music, the outdoors, and spending time with family. He graduated Point Loma Nazarene University in 2005 with a BA in Christian Ministries and has served as a pastor in various positions for the last 14 years. |