Staff
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Pastors Daniel and Theresa Jones Senior Pastors Leading people to new heights in Christ is the passion of Pastors Daniel and Theresa Jones. The heart of their ministry at Summit is loving and encouraging others to fulfill their God-given destiny and to press to maximize their full potential in Christ. Their lives are a testimony for their ministry style, loving people and doing the works of Jesus Christ in this generation. As extreme sports enthusiasts -- rock climbing, mountain biking and scuba diving -- Pastors Daniel and Theresa experience God's awesome creation from the mountaintops to the depths of the ocean. They carry their enthusiasm and inspiration into their ministry and believe God has called Summit to love and to reach this extreme generation. Missions work is another passion for Pastors Daniel and Theresa. They have led teams on mission trips to Uganda, South Africa, Brazil, and Mexico. Missions are an emphasis at Summit. Pastor Daniel is a licensed and ordained minister of the Gospel with a Ministerial Degree from Vision International University. Pastor Theresa is an ordained minister with an M.S. in Education, and a Theology Degree from Christ for the Nations in Dallas, Texas. Pastor Daniel has been Senior Pastor at Summit since 1997. He has been in the ministry since 1982 as a youth pastor and later as associate Pastor. Daniel and Theresa live in San Marcos with their three sons Jesse, Nathan, and Zachary. |
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Pastor Andy & Jana Jones Inspired by their own experience as parents and past involvement with youth and childrenÕs church, Pastor Andy and Jana Jones lovingly and enthusiastically lead Summit Kids Club, the childrenÕs church at Summit. Together they train our children to love and serve God through worship, instruction and memorization of the Bible, and GodÕs inspired Word through the One Accord and Solid Rock curriculum. |
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Pastors Tal and Dee Klaus Overseeing Christian Training & Bible College With a passion to equip and mentor men and women to teach, evangelize and disciple other believers, Tal and Dee Klaus lead Vision International Education Network at Summit Christian Church. VIEN is an educational ministry designed to teach the Word of God through theological studies and academic achievement. In addition, Tal and Dee oversee the Ushers, Greeters and Altar Team Ministry. They also facilitate the Couples Ministry that offers opportunities for couples to spend time with other Christian couples and deepen their relationships with each other. As counselors, they counsel men, women, pre-marital couples and married couples. Drs. Tal and Dee Klaus each hold a Masters in Pastoral Counseling and a Doctorate in Religious Philosophy. |
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Pastor Andrew Hopkins Worship Leader, Youth Pastor As a Worship Leader at Summit since 2004, Andrew Hopkins brings his passionate love of God into Summit's sanctuary through his inspired music and leadership of the Worship Team. Composing original worship songs and adapting contemporary worship music and traditional hymns to his own style, Andrew brings us to the heart of God through worship. Andrew also serves as the Youth Pastor for Summit. Andrew Hopkins has an AA degree in music at MiraCosta College and is enrolled in Vision International University, pursuing a bachelor's degree in theology with a minor in worship ministry. |