James & Carolyn Majeske
Lead Pastor

Director, Women's Ministries and Choir/Creative/Tech Arts                                                                                                    661-945-6671
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 four 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."

Pastors Grant and Amanda Guyer have been married since 2008. They met at Master’s Commission located in Atlanta, Georgia, where they graduated from the program under Director Jeannie Mayo. While Amanda had become familiar with LFA as a High school student then further participating as an Engage intern, Grant came to know LFA in the summer of 2008, while running the MIT program with Pulse. There journey with Christ has taken them to work in many different areas of ministry, including, assisting in starting a Master’s Commission in NC, as the young men and women’s discipleship directors, and pioneering alongside the planting of a church and student ministry programs. Grant and Amanda are so excited to take part in the lives of the students of Antelope Valley and truly believe that God has called this generation to do beautiful and amazing things for the Kingdom in Christ’s name. The Guyers enjoy traveling, anything that involves being creative, music and hanging out with family and friends. They are thrilled to be a part of Lancaster First Assembly and what God is doing in the hearts and lives of the Antelope Valley.

Second Half Adult Ministries & Pastoral Care Pastor
661-945-6671 x105
gjohnson@lancasterchurch.com

Pastor Gary Johnson joined the staff of Lancaster First Assembly in January 2008 after retiring from Edwards AFB after 33 years of federal govenment service, where he 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 since 1998.  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, Bible teaching, golf, traveling, and watching team sports.  Gary has a pastoral heart and serves as the Classic Adults Pastor.

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 four grandchildren. 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. 

Kellen Moore was raised in the Antelope Valley since early grade school and has been attending Lancaster First since junior high. After completing the TaskForce School of Ministry here at LFA and graduating from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in the Fall of 2009, earning a BA in Pastorl Ministries, Kellen has been a full-time Jr. High Pastor here at LFA. Kellen loves to play Frisbee and enjoys watching movies. He has been involved in the ministry at LFA since 2000 and is still excited to see what God is doing and going to do in the Antelope Valley.

Troy & Therese Singleterry
Executive Pastor
661-945-6671 x103
tsingleterry@lancasterchurch.com
 

Pastor Troy and Therese Singleterry have been married since 1994. 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. Troy & Therese are no strangers to LFA; they were the Youth Pastors here from 1994 to 1999. Now as Executive Pastor since June of 2006, Troy oversees all adult ministries, facilities, Pastoral and office personnel, and preaches from time to time. Troy has been involved in full time ministry since 1993. They have two beautiful daughters, Mikayla and Jessica and a handsome son named Luke. The Singleterrys enjoy camping, the outdoors, water sports, and hanging out with old and new friends. They are excited to be a part of what God is doing here at Lancaster First Assembly and what the Lord has in store for this awesome church in the future.

Tina Hansen has attended Lancaster First Assembly since 2006.  She has been working with children since a young age.  Tina has her Associates Degree in Child Development and has been a preschool teacher for 5 years.  In her spare time she likes to spend time with her family, scrapbook and take pictures.  Tina is married to Jon Hansen and they have a 2 ½ year old son, Nathan.  Tina feels very blessed to be a part of the children ministry at Lancaster First Assembly; it is her vision to see the children of the church grow to be amazing men and women of God.

Abigail Nevins began her experience at Lancaster First Assembly as a teacher’s aide with the Sonshine Factory Preschool in June 2006. She started attending church at LFA in October 2007, was baptized in November 2007, and finally joined the LFA family by becoming a member in February 2009. Abigail also joined the Royal Family Kids Camp family in 2008 where she has been a counselor for the past 4 years. In 2010, she joined the Royal Family Mentoring program because she didn’t want camp to only come once a year. In the Mentoring program she is able to mentor a girl from camp, all year long, by showering her with Gods Love. Abigail has also been a part of VBS for the past 2 years in the preschool section. While working at the Sonshine Factory, Abigail also attended Antelope Valley Community College and California State University - Bakersfield earning her Bachelors Degree in Liberal Studies. Abigail is excited to be the Nursery Director for Lancaster First Assembly and hopes to make the Nursery an enjoyable and God-filled experience for all the children who come. She can’t wait to see what God has in store for her, her staff, and the children attending.

Jeff & Candice Rhea
Directors, Lifeline College/Young Adult Ministries

Jeff & Candice grew up together in church at Lancaster First Assembly, as their parents were good friends. In high school, they both joined the “Dramatic Impact” youth drama team, under Pastor Troy Singleterry, and became good friends and eventually started dating. After 4 years together, they were married in 2001 by Pastor Majeske. Now, almost 10 years later, they have a 7 year old daughter, Taryn and a 3 year old son, Teagan and are doing their best to raise them to love the Lord and be servants of the body of Christ. Jeff has been working for the Sheriff’s Department for 12 years now and Candice has worked as a Sign Language Interpreter and teacher for almost 4 years until just recently when she resigned from her positions in the workforce to become a full-time stay at home mom and Homeshcool Educator. Jeff & Candice have always prioritized the value of family and involvement in ministries like: Royal Family Kids' Camps, teaching 4th and 5th grade Sunday school, volunteering in the Nursery and Preschool classes, the youth and young adult ministries and going on missions trips to Costa Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, Mexico, Nicaragua and Haiti. They have been directing the Lifeline College and Young Adult Ministry for 2 1/2 years, under Pasor Ryan Latham, and have been supporters of Taskforce Internship by hosting over 7 female interns in their home in the last few years. Their passion is to pour into and disciple the next generation of leaders and world changers by loving them, modeling for them genuine faith and following Christ together. In the future, they hope to encourage and inspire their young adults to serve in ministry for themselves. They enjoy taking groups to serve at The Dream Center LA , “Adopt a Block” ministry, and they also desire to obey the call of Jesus to “go out and make disciples of all nations…”(Matthew 28:19-20), by serving together with their young adults on international mission fields.

Jennifer grew up at Lancaster First Assembly. She felt a calling on her life to be part of full time ministry when she was in Jr. High and even more in High School. She went to college at Central Bible College, in Springfield, MO, where she graduated with a BA in Missions in 2008. Jennifer loves taking pictures and traveling. During her years in High School and College she went on multiple missions trips all over the world and because of her experiences she also spent a few months in Ireland, where she worked with a church plant and a Bible College planning events and helping to develop the children and youth ministry. Jennifer is excited to be on staff at LFA and looks forward to what God will do here.

Ryan

Hyun Sook Jun & Kum Sik Yeu
Korean Blessing Community Church Pastors
661-877-2937 & 661- 236-2771

 hsk0217@yahoo.co.kr
yks1222@yahoo.co.kr

Pastor Hyun Sook Jun graduated from Hanyang University and Daehan Theological Seminary in South Korea.  She has been ministering at the Blessing Community Church for 6 years and was ordained as a Pastor in January, 2008 with the Assembly of Full Gospel Universal.Pastor Jun Sik Yeu graduated from Daehan Theological Seminary in South Korea.  She served the Ye-eum Church for 3 years and Saenuri Church for 4 years before ministering at the Blessing Community Church for the last 4 years.  She was ordained as a Pastor in January, 2008 with the Assembly of Full Gospel Universal.