P A S T O R S

We have a great group of people who serve as our pastors and leaders.

Read below to learn more about them or click a link to send them an email!

  • Edgar & rosa ogarrio - lead pastors

    EdgarO@mbccag.org | 831.899.4124 x711

    Pastor Edgar & Rosa joined the MBCC family in May, 2020, though they have been connected to the church since early 2019. They became Lead Pastors in November 2020. Having served as associate pastors of Vida Camino Verdad for several years, they bring huge hearts for ministry to our church family. We are blessed to have them and their two children.

  • Jen Gunter - Associate Pastor

    JenG@mbccag.org | 831.899.4124 x702

    Pastor Jen joined the MBCC staff in August 2018. She previously served as a children's pastor in the Sacramento area. She oversees our KidsChurch and 831 Youth Ministries. Jen loves people and is a wonderful addition to our team!

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  • Jennifer jacobs - office manager

    JenniferJ@mbccag.org | 831.899.4124 x700

    Jennifer re-joined the church staff in April 2016 as our office administrator.  She and James have been married since September 1975, and have a daughter and son (-in-law), Michelle (Chelle) and Ramon Panis.  

  • isai ogarrio - worship director

    worship@mbccag.org | 831.899.4124 x0

    Isai is a wonderful addition to our church leadership team and we are grateful for his service. Isai oversees the worship ministry at MBCC. He is the son of a pastor and is also the brother of Pastor Edgar. He is married and has two children.

  • Jacob voyce - school principal

    mrvoyce@mbcsonline.org | 831.899.2060 x700‬

    Jacob Voyce has a long history in school ministry. He holds a masters degree in school administration. He joined our staff in June 2017. We are very blessed to have Jacob lead our Christian school. He is married to Carrie, and they have two children who attend MBCS.

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  • xenia cromer - Family events Coordinator

    xeniac@mbccag.org | 831.899.4124, x0

    Xenia serves as our Family Events Coordinator, planning & leading all our church events here at MBCC.  She also serves on our worship team.  We are very grateful for her dedication! Xenia is married to Shane and they have two children.

  • kristie hernandez - WM director & social media

    kristieh@mbccag.org | 831.899.4124 x0

    Kristie has been a part of MBCC since 2013 and serves as our Women's Ministry Director and Social Media Creator.  She also serves on the worship team and helps wherever needed.  She is married to her husband Tony and they have three children.

  • GIOVANNY ACOSTA - yOUNG ADULTS

    giovannya@mbccag.org | 831.899.4124 x0

    Gio has been attending MBCC since March 2020 and is serving as our Young Adults Leader.  He has a heart to see the young adults of our community have a safe place to fellowship, to grow in Christ and to serve together.  "Servant of All" (SOA) is for adults ages 18 & over. 

  • Jimmy & Becky cook - missions committee directors

    missions@mbccag.org | 831.899.4124 x0

    Jimmy and Becky lead our Missions Committee, with hearts full of love and prayers for the missionaries we support all over the world.  With the help of their team, we able to enjoy our annual Missions Emphasis Week along with monthly Missionary highlights.  

  • fred menezes - prayer director

    prayer@mbccag.org | 831.899.4124 x0

    Fred and his wife, Lilly, have been attending MBCC for many years.  Fred serves as our Prayer Director, having a heart our prayer ministry and reaching new believers. 

  • Dave Schmidt - Men's Ministry

    men@mbccag.org | 831.899.4124 x0

    Dave and his wife, Kelly, have been attending MBCC for many years.  Dave serves on our Church Board and besides leading Men's Ministry and the Men's Bible Study, he and Kelly are part of our usher team.  

  • ALICE PAIGE - SEASONED SAINTS

    seasonedsaints@mbccag.org | 831.899.4124 x0

    Seasoned Saints are gathering again, thanks to Alice, who serves this wonderful group of seniors.  They get together every Thursday at 10am.   

c h u r c  h  b o a r d

We are incredibly blessed with some wonderful people who serve as our "behind the scenes" leaders at Monterey Bay Christian Center. We are grateful for their prayers and support!

  • Jimmy cook

    Secretary

    Re-Elected 2018

  • dany custodio

    MEMBER

    Elected 2020

  • James Jacobs

    TREASURER

    Re-elected 2020

  • David Schmidt

    vice-chairman

    Elected 2018