Calvary Chapel Fullerton Leadership

Pastors

Rich Cathers

Senior Pastor

 

Born:  1956

Spouse: Debby

Children:  David, Daniel, Timothy

In Christ since:  1970

In Pastoral Ministry since:  1988

At Calvary Fullerton since:  1994

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: I love the quality and depth of the folks that God has drawn to be a part of our church.  I am completely humbled at the men and women I get to minister with.

Hobbies:  Music, computers, baseball (Go Angels!), making videos

Favorite Ice Cream:  Jamoca Almond Fudge

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Dave Dunagan

Assistant Pastor, Worship Leader, Elder

 

Born: 1956

Spouse: Laurie

Children:  Megan, Tyler

In Christ since:  1974

In Pastoral Ministry since:  2001

At Calvary Fullerton since:  1994

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: "Fantastic brothers and sisters in the Lord!"
Hobbies:  Guitar, Angel Baseball!!!
Favorite Ice Cream:  Anything from Coldstone Ice Cream is way cool.
 

Caleb Beller

Assistant Pastor

 

Born: 1980

Spouse: Kim

Children:  Charis

In Christ since:  1990

In Pastoral Ministry since:  2003

At Calvary Fullerton since:  1995

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: "It's the heart of discipleship, the heart of worship, and the love for Jesus"

Hobbies:  Martial arts, ministry, missions

Favorite Ice Cream:  Frozen yogurt.

 

Ministry Leaders / Staff

Laurie Dunagan

Church Secretary

 

Spouse: Dave

Children:  Megan, Tyler

In Christ since:  1979

At Calvary Fullerton since:  1994

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: "The people, the worship leader, God's love just shines through the people here"

Hobbies:  Reading, scrapbooks, crafts

Favorite Ice Cream:  Mint Chocolate Chip

 

Kim Bessey

Assistant Church Secretary

 

Spouse: John

Children:  Mark, A.J.

In Christ since:  1970

At Calvary Fullerton since:  1997

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: The Cathers

Hobbies:  Reading, photography

Favorite Ice Cream:  Cookie Dough

 

Dan Looney

Administration, Elder, Sr. High

 

Born: 1952

Spouse: Joy

Children:  Bob, Nora

Grandkids:  Jack

In Christ since:  1970

At Calvary Fullerton since:  October 2001

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: Jesus is the center.

Hobbies:  Music and old cars

Favorite Ice Cream:  Ribeye.  Do they make ribeye flavored ice-cream?  Wow 32 flavors.

Joy Looney

Children's Ministry

 

Spouse: Dan

Children:  Bob, Nora

Grandkids:  Jack

In Christ since:  1969

At Calvary Fullerton since:  October 2001

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: "The bass player (my husband Dan), solid Bible teaching, the love"

Hobbies:  Reading, spending time with friends, organizing things

Favorite Ice Cream:  Chocolate chocolate chip

 

Drew Morehouse

Missionary to Russia

 

Born: 1964

In Christ since:  2002

At Calvary Fullerton since:  2002

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: "I can be comfortable being uncomfortable."

Hobbies:  Fishing

Favorite Ice Cream:  Cherry Garcia

 

Daniel Grant

Jr. High Director

 

Born: 1983

In Christ since:  1987

At Calvary Fullerton since:  2006

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: "The real 'Jesus love' that we share with one another"

Hobbies:  Hiking, climbing, fishing, writing, reading, cooking and baking

Favorite Ice Cream:  Moose tracks (with peanut butter cups - YUMMY!)

Victor Estrada

Spanish Fellowship

 

Born: 1970

Spouse: Leonor

Children:  Victor, Isaac, Emma

In Christ since:  1995

At Calvary Fullerton since:  2000

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: How we study the Bible.

Hobbies:  Going to the beach, playing games with my kids, going for a walk, drinking coffee

Favorite Ice Cream:  Strawberry

 

Debby Cathers

Ladies' Ministry, Accounting

 

Spouse: Rich

Children:  David, Daniel, Timothy

In Christ since:  November 13, 1973

At Calvary Fullerton since:  1994

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: I love the pastor, he's the greatest.

Hobbies:  Working (an accountant), preparing Bible Studies, Angels Baseball!

Favorite Ice Cream:  Peanut Butter and Chocolate

 

Dave Ritner

Men's Ministry

 

Born: 1959

Spouse: Christy

In Christ since:  Summer of 1971

At Calvary Fullerton since:  Summer of 1996

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: CCF is a small church with lots of great members and plenty of room to grow.
Hobbies:  Christian Apologetics, Riding ATV’s, Hiking
Favorite Ice Cream:  Sorbet

 

Doug Shaul

Ushers Ministry, Elder

 

Born: 1944

Spouse: Donna

Children:  Doreen, Ray, Craig, Darleen

Grandkids: Leann, Donald, Paula, Zack, Aaron, Kimberly

Great-grandkid: Joshua

In Christ since: 1974 

At Calvary Fullerton since:  2001

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: "The welcomeness and acceptance of who I am. The in depth and easy to understand teaching of the BIBLE."
Hobbies:  Bragging about JESUS, DONNA, NASCAR, NHRA, PBR.

Favorite Ice Cream:  Ditto Dave Dunagan

 

Greg Bird

College/Career, Sound Ministry

 

Born: 1977

In Christ since: May 8, 2004

At Calvary Fullerton since:  April, 2002

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: "The way in which many of the people have been so open and loving to me."

Hobbies:  Reading, riding motorcycles, playing pool, working out

Favorite Ice Cream:  Coldstone!!

 

Elders

George Schade

Elder

 

Born: 1960

Spouse: Melanie

Children:  David, Nathan

In Christ since:  1990.  Before Christ I would be blown with the wind of change anywhere it went. As I accepted Christ as my savior with the guiding of the Holy Spirit direction for things I do are very clear. Through good times and bad there is a sense of peace in my life that I never knew before. Praise God!

At Calvary Fullerton since:  1995

Favorite thing about Calvary Fullerton: This place has a small church environment. To me it is important that when I miss an event or a service people notice and call.

Hobbies:  Dirt bike riding, surfing

Favorite Ice Cream:  Chocolate

 

Additional Elders listed above:

Dave Dunagan (Assistant Pastor/Worship Ministry)

Dan Looney (Administration)

Doug Shaul (Ushers Ministry)

Rich Cathers (Pastor)