Our Pastors
	James & Carolyn Majeske Lead Pastor office@lancasterchurch.com James and Carolyn Majeske, our senior pastors, have given principal spiritual leadership and covering to the congregation of First Assembly since 1994.    Born in Saginaw, Michigan, James and Carolyn met while preparing for ministry at Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. Carolyn (Emory) was from Colorado and shortly after their wedding in Pueblo, they began pastoral ministry together in Detroit, Michigan. Twelve years of ministry in Michigan also included five years as full-time District Youth Director for the Assemblies of God churches. Together James and Carolyn have also served congregations in Lakewood, Colorado and Fremont, California before coming to Lancaster First.  They have four children and two grandchildren.   Carolyn and James share a passionate love for spiritual truth and both are dedicated and gifted teachers of God’s Word. They also enjoy life together. He likes amateur woodworking while she likes interior and seasonal decorating. They love breakaways to the coast, strolls along ocean beaches, and an occasional mild hiking trail. For them life is good, marriage is great, and God is absolutely fabulous!   James sums up their purpose in life and ministry: “We live to serve God’s interests in the life of others! God’s divine interests are two-fold. First is reconciliation. God wants people to be reconciled to Him.  Second is restoration. God wants to restore people to the divine purpose for which they were created. If we can help someone find that reconciliation and restoration in the Lord Jesus Christ, we’ve lived our lives well."
	John & Aimee Aartman Singles Ministry/Discipleship Pastor 661-945-6671 x109 jaartman@lancasterchurch.com Pastor John and Aimee Aartman have been a part of our congregation at Lancaster First Assembly for more than 8 years and actually met here at Lancaster First. They have both experienced the heartbreak of divorce and the blessing of restoration. They were both actively involved in ministry - John with Pure Heart Singles and Aimee with Missionettes, at the time. They eventually married in 2004. Since then they have been added to the Pastoral Staff in a volunteer capacity. John works as an Air Traffic Controller but puts his BA in Bible Theology, which he received from Berean Univeristy, to good use as the Pastor of our Single Adult and Discipleship Ministries. Aimee also uses her BA in Organizational Management, which she recieved from Masters College, as the Coordinator for MPact Girls Ministry (Missionettes). They have five children, four of whom are teenagers. In their limited free time, between the busyness called "life", they enjoy the outdoors, sight-seeing, and one day dream of owning a quiet cabin in the woods.
	Joe & Crystal Haskins Children's Ministry Pastor 661-945-6671 x106 jhaskins@lancasterchurch.com Joe and Crystal Haskins have been married for 11 wonderful years. They met and fell in love in high school and have been enjoying life together ever since. They have 3 beautiful children, Kymberlee, Timothy, and Jacob. Joe and Crystal love everything that involves spending time with each other and their kids. They also love to hang out with their church family.  Joe and Crystal have been involved with children’s and youth ministry for 14 years. Joe served as a Worship Pastor for 5 years and has also served in Young Adult Ministry. Joe served as an intern before receiving his ministry license and then continued his education by enrolling in Landmark Bible Institute in Northern California. Joe and Crystal have been a part of the LFA family since October, 2006. They are proud and honored to be a part of the awesome things that God is doing at Lancaster First Assembly.
	Mauricio & Lisseth Ibarra Spanish Ministry Pastor 661-945-6671 x130 mibarra@lancasterchurch.com Mauricio & Lisseth Ibarra are originally from El Salvador.  They met at the Church of God in Tarzana and have been married since 1994.  They have two beautiful daughters, Glendy and Kenia, and a baby son, Angel Caleb.  Mauricio has worked as a Parts Advisor for Mercedez Benz of North America for many years and Lisseth is a Floral Designer.  They were raised in Christian homes and gave their lives to Christ at the age of 14.  They have served as worship leaders, Sunday School teachers, youth directors, deacons, and assistant pastors.  Since Mauricio is the youngest of 14 children, they enjoy spending their free time with the family.  Mauricio & Lisseth are honored to be serving their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ as directors of the Spanish Ministriy here at LFA since September 2004.  Mauricio y Lisset Ibarra son originarios de El Salvador. Se conocieron en la Iglesia de Dios en Tarzana California y se casaron en 1994. Tienen dos hermosas hijas Glendy, Kenia y Angel Caleb. Mauricio ha trabajado para Mercedes Benz desde 1994 y Lisseth hace arreglos florales. Ambos fueron creados en el evangelio pero hicieron su confesion de fe cuando tenian 14 años de edad. Han servido como directores de alabanza, maestros de escuela dominical, han trabajado con jovenes, diaconos y asistentes de Pastor. Mauricio le gusta pasaran tiempo con su familia siendo el mas joven de 14 hermanos. Mauricio y Lisseth se sienten honrados de servir como pastores del Ministerio Hispano en Lancaster First Assembly of God desde Septiembre del 2004.
	Gary & Susie Johnson Lay Pastor Pastoral Staff Assistant/Pastoral Care/Classic Adults 661-945-6671 x105 gjohnson@lancasterchurch.com Pastor Gary Johnson recently joined the staff of Lancaster First Assembly after retiring from Edwards AFB after 33 years of federal government service where he most recently served as a Project Director for development of test support systems.  Gary has received Master degrees in Computer Science and Engineering.  Gary, a former widower, and Yong (who also goes by the name Susie) were married at Lancaster First Assembly in October 1999 and together they have been attending this church for over nine years.  They have four sons --- two are married and are serving as youth pastors at Southern California Baptist churches, one is attending medical school at New York University, and another works at Edwards AFB and enjoys photography.  Gary has led Adult Bible studies at the church since 2000 and has been active in the church’s Men’s Ministry and Royal Family Kids Camp.  He is also a member of the Antelope Valley Creation Science Association. He is currently pursuing a Certified Ministerial License through Global University.  Gary and Susie have a special passion for ministering to senior adults.  Gary is a member of the church’s Senior Housing Project Committee, and together Gary and Susie run an Assisted Living Facility for the elderly in their home.  Gary really enjoys studying, teaching, golf, traveling, and watching team sports.  Gary has a pastoral heart and provides assistance to the senior pastoral staff with emphasis on classic adults care and Bible teaching.
	Ryan & Sarah Latham Student Ministry Pastor/Intern Director Jr. High - High School 661-726-9386 x131 rlatham@lancasterchurch.com Pastor Ryan and Sarah Latham have been married for 4 1/2 years and have two darling boys, Hunter & Caden.  They are both Southern California natives, growing up on the border of Los Angeles and Orange counties.  Both attended Vanguard University; Ryan's degree is in Organizational Leadership/Religion and Sarah's is in Psychology. Sarah loves her boys and running.  Ryan loves to play sports and drink Dr. Pepper.  Ryan started his ministry as an intern at Whittier First Family, then pastored in Torrance for 4 years, serving as Youth Pastor and Campus Pastor for Coast Christian Schools.  After getting married in May 2003, Ryan and Sarah moved to San Diego and served as Youth Pastors for 4 1/2 years.  They joined our Lancaster family in October 2007 and are excited about what God is doing here.
	Bill & Ruth McKenzie Staff Pastor Emeritus Pastor Bill McKenzie was born in Arkansas but his family moved to Bakersfield, California when he was 8 years old.  He attended Southern California Bible College (now Vanguard University), has been a credentialed minister in the Assemblies of God since 1951, and has pastored in Maine, Connecticut, and California for 35 years. Bill joined the staff of Lancaster First Assembly in 1987 and currently teaches the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. Bill and his wife Ruth have been married for 56 years. They have two sons, six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.  Bill's pleasure comes from teaching the Word of God, making his yearly vegetable garden, and spending time with his growing family.
	Doug & Laura McKenzie AV Christian School Director 661-943-0044 dmckenzie@avcs.edu Pastor Doug McKenzie has been on staff as the Executive Director of AV Christian School since March 2005. His wife Laura is a Kindergarten teacher. They have three grown children and three granddaughters. Doug and Laura were high school sweethearts, married, and both graduated from Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, California. Doug went on to obtain his Master’s degree in Church Leadership. Believing God called them to the “desert land”, they moved to the Antelope Valley in 1994.  Doug and Laura enjoy traveling and outdoor activities.
	Troy & Therese Singleterry Executive Pastor 661-945-6671 x103 tsingleterry@lancasterchurch.com Pastor Troy and Therese Singleterry have been married for 13 wonderful years. They met at Bethany College in Scotts Valley, CA where they received their BA in Church Leadership in 1993. Therese also received her teaching credentials from Chapman University.They are no strangers to LFA, they were the Youth Pastors here from 1994 to 1999. Now as Executive Pastor, Troy oversees all adult ministries, facilities, Pastoral and office personnel, and preaches from time to time. They have been involved in full time ministry for over 14 years. They have two beautiful daughters, Mikayla and Jessica. The Singleterrys enjoy camping, the outdoors, water sports, and hanging out with old and new friends. They returned to Lancaster First Assembly on June 2006 and are excited about what God is doing and is going to do in the future.
Our Directors
	Deana Brouillard Little NRG Preschool Director dbrouillard@lancasterchurch.com Scott & Deana Brouillard have been marrried for 6 years.  They enjoy being parents to 3 beautiful blessings, Nathan, Kyere, and Madelyn.  Both have worked with children for over 10 years, either in sports, school, or ministry.  Scott & Deana have attended Lancaster FIrst since 2006.  Deana feels it is so important to teach the little ones about Jesus and is honored to be serving the Lord at First Assembly.  Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me."  Matthew 19:14
	Darwin Cook Director, AV Champions 661-726-9386 x137 darwinc@avchampions.com Darwin Cook, an accomplished NBA veteran best known for his six seasons with the New Jersey Nets, is the Director of AV Champions.  As Director of AV Champions, Darwin heads up youth development in the sport of basketball, mentoring, and community outreach programs. Following his NBA days, Darwin spent four years playing in the Italian League, followed by coaching for three years at UNLV and three years at Pepperdine University, and one year as a scout with the New Jersey Nets.  Darwin keeps busy with motivational speaking, private basketball training and teaching the skills of the game through his camps, clinics, and club teams.  Darwin and his wife Debra are the proud parents of two sons, Cayce and Dion.
	Gara Doll Director, SonShine Factory Preschool 661-949-3550 gdoll@lancasterchurch.com Gara Doll has been the director of our SonShine Factory Preschool since 2003.  She has three children, Josh, Vince, and Shannon who have all been batpized here at First Assembly.  Gara has been attending First Assembly since 1995 and has been involved in many areas of ministry (Children, Youth, and Music to just name a few), she currently plays keys for our Music Ministry.  Gara has five years experience as a preschool teacher with an AA degree in Early Childhood Education from AV College, and she ran a home-based day care for ten years.  She also has an AA degree in Business Management from LA Pierce College and has ten years experience in restaurant management.  Gara loves to exercise, play music, and read in all her spare time.
	Amanda Lloyd Kingdom Station Nursery Director alloyd@lancasterchurch.com Jeremy and Amanda Lloyd have been married for 5 wonderful years! They have 2 amazing children Romeo and Maelena, whom they are in the process of adopting, while also patiently waiting for an adoptable baby. Jeremy and Amanda have been attending LFA since 2005. They enjoy camping, softball and Nascar. Amanda has been working with children for 18 years. She started at the young age of 9 years old. She has been the director of the nursery since 2007. Amanda loves working with kids and feels it’s a privilege to be in this ministry!