Our Team

Our Purpose

God is a gracious God. If our Church leaders prepare God’s people and the people of God sow the seeds of God’s Word into the hearts of others, God promises a harvest. Jesus said to his Disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers in his harvest field.’ –Matthew 9:37-38. During harvest time, everyone reaps what they sow. As You Are Church members take the advancement of God’s kingdom and God’s will on earth seriously, so we will not reap sparingly. It is only Christ that unites us all under one roof. The love of God that our vibrant church family is reaping continues in numerous ways, too many to mention. Let us reap more by allowing us to become your family. Let us serve you and love you as Jesus Christ’s ambassadors. Then, teach you to do the same to others so that you may also reap the benefits of God’s harvest.

Eddy Ekmekji

Lead Pastor

As You Are Missionary Church is truly blessed to welcome Eddy Ekmekji as our new Lead Pastor. Through the vision that God is providing, Eddy is leading our church into a new season in our journey in faith. Through his leadership, we are being challenged and empowered to fulfill our individual roles in proclaiming the ‘Good News” and sharing God’s love. We look forward to what God will bring in this new season under Eddy’s leadership!

Eddy is an established leader, communicator and administrator who has worked in various ministries for over 25 years. He cut his ministerial teeth early, serving God while working on his undergraduate degree at the University of California, Davis. After graduating he continued to work in ministry and obtained a masters degree through Fuller Theological Seminary. Currently he is the Regional Ministry Director for Intervarsity, where he has served for 20 years.

Our Elder Board

Rock Sagusay & wife Joy

We’re so thankful to God for using As You Are Church to strengthen our faith and blessing us with a church family who continuously pours out His love to us. We are humbled and honored to serve you as Elders. We will be devoted in fulfilling the needs and goals of the Church to the best of our abilities according to His word.

Ernesto Portillo & wife Helen

We are so blessed to be a part of As You Are Church’s family and to be able to serve the Lord with passion and heart for Christ. It is with great enthusiasm that we share Gods word to those who do not know Jesus and His great love for us. Thank you for allowing us to serve you humbly through His love, kindness and grace.

Our Staff

Amy JacksonDirector of Discipleship Ministries

Tyrell DanksYouth Pastor

Hi, my name is Tyrell Danks and I am the Youth Pastor at As You Are. My desire for our Youth is for them to become fully formed disciples of Jesus Christ through prayer, scripture, and community.