Our Pastors

Senior Pastors

Pastors Troy and Lori Perry are native Californians, high school sweethearts, who have been married over 41 years and have been pastoring for over 27 years. They have nine children who are leading alongside them as they use their gifts and talents to advance the Kingdom of God. They currently live in Lake Forest, California.

Dilva, a native of Southern California, was born and raised in Orange County. Influenced by her parents, Dilva (or Dee, as she is called by those close to her) was raised in a Christian home. Dee developed an early interest in Church leadership and was called to ministry in various capacities. She actively participated in leading Worship, and was instrumental in translating sermons from English to Spanish, thereby assisted in starting what is now a thriving Spanish Congregation at her parents’ Church. Dilva has always felt a burden in her heart to mentor, counsel, and encourage people. She has served as a Youth Leader and then as a Youth Pastor where she was the driving force in coaching and guiding young adults. Over the years, her passion for mentoring has grown to now include Christian counseling and Biblical-based individual and business coaching. Dilva is in the process of finishing up her Master’s Certification in Christian Counseling and Executive Coaching. Professionally, Dilva has started and operated three successful companies in Orange County with a focus on international markets. Currently, she is working in the capacity of CFO. When asked about her ambitions and future plans, Dilva says “I would like to consult with other local small businesses where I can grow companies and teach entrepreneurs Christ-centered leadership skills.

Referred himself as the “product” of American missionary, Dr. Chong and his wife, Michelle have been faithfully serving at various church ministries over the years, both in Malaysia and in the US. They had held different leadership roles ranging from church deacons, to church elders to church Board of Directors at various local churches. They had served in campus ministry and also children ministry, and have special interest in mission works. In addition, Dr. Chong is also a spiritual leader at the campus where he works. Currently, both Dr. Chong and Michelle are ordained pastors at Ignite Church OC, Irvine, California. As members of the leadership team, they are involved in children ministry at Ignite Church OC. Happily married, they are now living in Irvine, California. They are blessed with a beautiful daughter, Desiree, age 15 and a 9-year old son, Titus.

Emmanuel B. John is gifted teacher of God’s word with prophetic insight into scriptures. His passion is to bring forth divine wisdom, knowledge and understanding of God’s plan and purpose for His Body and to show how this relate to individual lives and purpose. He is a professor in a graduate professional health care program in a University in Irvine, CA. He holds four academic degrees including two doctorates and a Master in Business Administration. He lives in Irvine, CA with his wife, Toyin and their three children, Tami, Toni and Daniel. Toyin John is originally from Nigeria, West Africa, she and her husband Emmanuel John relocated to the United Sates of America in 2002. She is a mother of three lovely children, Tami, Toni and Daniel. She gave her life to Christ as a teenager and has been actively serving God since then.

Levi & Michelle Perry

Levi & Michelle Perry are So-Cal based Youth Pastors. From hiking up Big Sur, to rock climbing in Joshua Tree, to camping in Yosemite, this couple loves adventure. When they are not out exploring, you can usually find them searching for new places to eat all around the OC. But most importantly, Levi & Michelle love doing church. They have a heart for Christ & this generation. Pastor Levi has been in ministry since childhood alongside his parents and Pastor Michelle has been serving since early High School. Now currently involved in the Youth Ministry, these pastors couldn’t imagine a life without serving in His house. They long to see a generation on fire for Christ and fulfill their God given calling.