Meet the Team
Our pastors love the Lord, the Word of God, and the community in and around Cross of Grace Santa Ana.
JEFF SCHLIEDER
Senior Pastor |
Jeff’s primary responsibilities include preaching, leadership of the pastoral team, service planning and theological development, counseling, discipleship, and evangelism. Jeff grew up in Corona, CA and came out to Orange County in 2010 as part of another church planting effort. He joined the planting team of Cross of Grace in 2017, became a pastor at our church in 2021, and took on the role of Senior Pastor in 2024. Jeff and his wife Taylor have 3 children and live in Downtown Santa Ana.
KYLE HOULTON
Pastor |
Kyle’s primary responsibilities include leading worship ministry, small groups, and regular preaching. He grew up in New Mexico and served as a pastor in Tucson, Arizona before coming to Santa Ana to plant our church in 2016. In addition to serving as our pastor, Kyle works full-time at Covenant Philanthropic Solutions as a fundraising consultant. Kyle and his wife Kelsey have 4 children and live in Downtown Santa Ana.
JASON ROENICKE
Pastor |
Jason’s primary responsibilities include directing Sunday Teams, overseeing Children’s Ministry, and leading a small group. Jason became a member of our church in 2020, began a pastoral internship to be trained and evaluated for pastoral ministry in 2021, and was ordained in 2024. In addition to serving as our pastor, Jason works full-time at Wells of Life, a local non-profit which provides access to clean drinking water to men, women, and children in Uganda. He and his wife Kayleigh live in Downtown Santa Ana with their 3 children.
We Don't Do This Alone
Our team of deacons are instrumental in carrying out the mission and values of our church.
CHRISTOPHER ERKELENS
Deacon |
Christopher is a marketing professional at a local non-profit who lives in Orange with his wife Rebecca and their children. In addition to the normal responsibilities of a deacon, he leads our AV Team and a small group.
LIZ MADRIGAL
Deacon |
Liz is on-staff at Cross of Grace and lives in Santa Ana with her husband Fernando and their children. In addition to the normal responsibilities of a deacon, she serves as our Church Administrator.
JIM CUNNINGHAM
Deacon |
Jim is a retired program manager in the field of higher education who lives in Orange with his wife Angie. In addition to the normal responsibilities of a deacon, he serves as a member of the Finance Committee and worship team.
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