Sun Grove Elder Board

Dave Flaig, Senior Pastor

Family: Wife, Heather. Three boys: Zach, Matt and Josh. Heather homeschools their boys.

Dave’s career started in 1988 and has spanned two states. After serving as Jr. High Associate Pastor at First Baptist of Lakewood in Long Beach, California and receiving his bachelor of Arts degree from Biola University, Dave moved to Colorado to pursue his masters of Divinity degree at Denver Seminary. At that time, he also accepted a position as a part-time College Pastor at Bear Valley Baptist Church. After completion of his masters of Divinity, Dave joined Bear Creek Church of Lakewood, Colorado, as the Student Ministry Pastor.

In 2001, Dave felt God calling him to serve outside of youth ministry, which led him to accept an offer from his home church, The Church at Rocky Peak in Chatsworth, California. As Executive Pastor of Ministries, Dave worked with all ministries and had particular impact on Children’s Ministry, Adult Seniors Ministry, College and Singles Ministry Network, Parenting Ministry and Young Singles Group. In two years, Dave increased the Young Singles Group from 60 to 120.

In 2003, lay-offs occurred and Dave was let go. As God is always faithful, he used this season to give Dave an unplanned four month sabbatical and faith-stretching journey after 15 years in ministry. In late 2003, he accepted the call at Shepherd of the Hills Church.

At Shepherd of the Hills, Dave served as Lead Pastor of the Vine/Emerging Generation Pastor. The Vine, a contemporary and biblical worship experience for college students and young adults, grew in attendance with Dave as the primary preaching pastor. Dave also developed the Torch Magazine and organized concerts for the Emerging Generation. In addition, Dave was the Purpose Driven Life Pastor, which involved leading the church through the 40 Days of Purpose. During this time, Dave served as the Campus Pastor of the Westside Los Angeles multi-site location that went from 50 to 450 in a period of nine months.

David Ebenezer

Family: Shanthi and I have been married for 13 years. We have three children: John, Andrew, and Gracelyn. They attend Capital Christian School.

What would you like to see for the future of Sun Grove? I would like to see the Sun Grove family stay strong in the Word, keep in step with the Spirit, accomplish great things for God on our knees, have a strong missions program in our backyard and around the globe, grow in love toward one another deeply – for the love we have for one another to be so evident that people who walk in the door will experience it.

What is your favorite Scripture? Jeremiah 29:11

Tim McDougal

Family Kim and I have been married for 20 years and we have three children; Jacob, Jordan and Lauren.

What would you like to see for the future of Sun Grove? I’m excited to be a part of something that only God can do. My prayer is that God will use the people of Sun Grove to reach the Elk Grove community, and in so doing, that we would grow to further our impact for Christ.

What is your favorite Scripture? Philippians 4:4-9

John Menke

Family: Wife Kathleen, (married 21 years) daughters Kelsey and Mary.

What would you like to see for the future of Sun Grove? I would like to see us in our own permanent facility, where we will have expanded our ability to minister to the Elk Grove community. I see SG as a place that “stands by the door” so that we may bring many new believers to come to know Jesus. I also see it as a place where members can grow to be leaders.

What is your favorite Scripture? Revelation 5:13

Rick Pierce

Family: Wife Ruby, children Caryn and Brandi plus three grandkids Cody, Kevin III and Faith & one dog Precious!

What would you like to see for the future of Sun Grove? A place where people help people find God through His son, Jesus Christ, and help each other grow in their faith.

What is your favorite Scripture? Micah 6:8

Ouche Okemuri

Family: Wife Oluchi, one girl - Amarachi, and two boys - Nzubechukwu, Onyedikachi

What would you like to see for the future of Sun Grove? A church that is passionate about the cause of Jesus Christ and responsive to the needs of the local and global community.

What is your favorite Scripture? Isaiah 3:10: "Tell the righteous it will be well with them for the will enjoy the fruit of their deeds."

George Bollinger

Family: Wife Becky, daughter Emily, son Eric, one cat and one parrot named Edith.

What would you like to see for the future of Sun Grove? A community that seeks and does God’s will.

What is your favorite Scripture? Psalm 121 - Always a comfort in difficult times.

Mark Lann

Family: I have been married to Carol since 1995 and have three children: Joshua, Micah, and Mia.

What would you like to see for the future of Sun Grove? Hold on! I see SG acting as Christ’s hands and feet in our neighborhoods. It’s a group of people that are warm and encouraging to new or non-believers but challenging and deep for longtime followers.

What is your favorite Scripture? Revelation 4:8b “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come.”