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Currently serving in the Templeton Hills Church, Zachary Page was ordained into the gospel ministry on January 16, 2016. He never dreamed that he would become a pastor. In 2005, Page began working with Leah Hawley on Central California Conference’s Youth Evangelism Team. It was during this time he realized that there was nothing more thrilling in life than to work full-time for Jesus.
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Excited about his new direction, he attended Pacific Union College for ministry training, as did Hawley. Following PUC and their wedding, the Pages moved to Andrews University where Zac obtained his Master of Divinity degree while Leah completed her Bachelor of Arts in Theology. It was at Andrews where Zac experienced a deepened revival in his personal walk with God.
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“Zac is a prayer warrior who has turned his whole church into a praying church,” reflects César De Léon, CCC’s ministerial director. “The result of this praying community is evident by the new faces from the community coming to church.” Serving as the district pastor for the Redwood City Hispanic and San Jose Maranatha churches, Mauro Gutierrez was ordained into the gospel ministry on January 9, 2016. Growing up in Peru, he learned about the gospel through the Adventist school he attended. Gutierrez was the first member of his family to be baptized and introduced the gospel to his family. He started preaching at 13-years-old and participated in literature evangelism. It was then that he felt the desire to serve the Lord in a more complete way.
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He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Theology with a minor in Public Health. Throughout his study, Gutierrez served in evangelistic crusades, missionary projects, as a chaplain, a Bible teacher and has MAURO GUTIERREZ organized health crusades wherever he is been. “This young pastor had the vision for, planned and executed the Bay Area SALBA project — a series of training seminars with the purpose of developing laity in evangelistic and leadership skills,” explained De Léon. “Last year 300 graduated in the art of organizing and directing small groups.”
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Baptized at 9-years-old, David Pikop was 18 when he strengthened his relationship with Lord and began to prepare for ministry while serving as a literature evangelist. He was rebaptized in 1997 and worked alongside pastor Frank Valdez as a local church elder and Bible worker while completing his ministerial practicum. He soon realized that God had called him into full-time ministry. Pikop continued his ministry at Centro Misionero de Salud in Mexico as chaplain and Bible teacher. It was there he met his future wife, Luz Maria Espinal. Returning to Central and serving in various assignments has led Pikop back to the Dinuba Hispanic/Reedley church district. Additionally, he assisted the Pacific Union Literature Ministries DAVID PIKOP department in recruiting Hispanic youth for summer programs throughout the Union. “David is a true shepherd who has demonstrated a great dedication to pastoral ministries,” revealed De Léon of Pikop during his ordination on February 20, 2016. “His presence is constant and faithful, and his leadership has been Spirit-led.”
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