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, and envisioning the church for mission 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.
We Don't Do This Alone
Our team of deacons are instrumental in carrying out the mission and values of our church.
DANIEL LEE
Deacon |
Daniel works as a project manager developing industrial real estate and lives in Santa Ana with his wife Debbie and their children. In addition to the normal responsibilities of a deacon, he leads a small group and serves as chair of our church Finance Committee.
FERNANDO MADRIGAL
Deacon |
Fernando is an IT professional and lives in Santa Ana with his wife Liz and their children. In addition to the normal responsibilities of a deacon, he serves as our worship leader and facilitates the music ministry of the church.
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.
PETER ROBLES
Deacon |
Peter works for the United States Postal Service and lives in Santa Ana with his wife. In addition to the normal responsibilities of a deacon, he facilitates the ministry of our Sunday Morning Teams.
TRUMAN SEVERSON
Deacon |
Truman is a local business owner and operator in DTSA and lives in Orange with his wife Katie and their children. In addition to the normal responsibilities of a deacon, he leads our Youth Ministry.
JENNIFER WILLIAMS
Deacon |
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