Jake joined our staff in August 2013 after graduating from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor's in Social Work in May 2013. He grew up at Christian Assembly and is excited to now serve the place that he holds so dear. Jake's major in Social Work at APU deepened his passion for people and their healing, as well as seeing them come to know God. He loves making the lonely feel welcomed and sharing hope with the discouraged. He is passionate about students coming to know the good news of the Gospel and encountering and knowing the love and grace of Jesus. In his spare time, Jake loves playing piano, spending quality time with friends and family, playing any sport, adventuring, singing harmony, and engaging with people.

Sarah Ann has been a part of CA since 2018, and has had a blast serving in many different ministries. She's passionate to see the next generation living worship-filled, joyfully authentic lives with the LORD, rooted in the Word of God. She and her husband, Gatlin, are originally from Whitefish, MT and now live in Highland Park with their two cats. When she's not at CA, you'll find Sarah Ann in her kitchen, at the movies, at the ballpark, and making people laugh.

Jairo Fuentes, born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Jairo grew up in the church where he discovered a calling to be a Pastor at the age of 7. In 2017, his life was forever changed when he attended a Young Adults gathering in the San Fernando Valley. It was the summer of that same year where he felt God calling him to full time ministry. Out of obedience to God, he left his accounting degree at California State University, Long Beach and transferred to Life Pacific University where he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Ministry and Leadership in 2020.

Jairo has been faithfully serving the local church the last couple of years where he grew a passion to work with people. He is passionate about leading people to complete commitment to Jesus Christ and helping people find their people. In his spare time, Jairo loves discovering a new coffee shop, watching sports, movies, and taking photos of his friends.

Born and raised in Burbank, Kirsten has been a Christ follower her whole life and is humbled to see God's faithfulness arise in every aspect of her day to day. When Kirsten is not organizing, you'll find her hanging out with family and friends or gaming on her computer. Kirsten is an avid lover of Psalm 23, pastel colors, marvel films, iced chai tea and shows from the BBC.