Pastor Jonathan is an incredible leader for our children’s ministry.  He has been the children’s Pastor for Samuel Company for 3 years and believes the most important task is to teach the Word and have fun.  Children carry a love for what is right and he believes it is the job of the children’s ministry to help kids learn scriptures and have a good time being together while discovering God.   Jonathan has a Master’s in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and loves to play soccer, bike, and hike.

Jerusha has been serving on the children’s ministry leadership team for six years and is currently the Primetime classroom director for kindergarten through 2nd grade. She has a love for God and His Word, and makes sure she does everything she can to inspire children with the same.  Professionally, she works as a dental hygienist and holds a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene along with other certificates. You can find Jerusha having fun hiking, traveling, exercising, and playing with her cats. 

Shelami is our Little Blessings classroom director for the children 1-3 years old.  Her involvement with children emphasizes her passion to see them raised in the nurture and guidance of the Lord.  As a mother of three, Shelami works constantly to educate children, but she does so from a depth of knowledge and experience.  She holds a Master of Science in Speech and Language Pathology and loves trips in her RV, along with Jeep adventures and time with her kids.

Nic is the Samuel Company comedian and co-leader of our    I-Explore 3rd-5th grade class. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business, and operates as a produce broker managing suppliers of produce in the Central Valley. His involvement in Samuel Company has been legendary as he brings creativity and instructional depth to every classroom experience. For fun, Nic hikes, bikes, and follows the San Francisco Giants, and serves in the children’s ministry.

Keturah is another amazing leader in our youth ministry.  She is currently helping lead the Ignite Middle School group, but has been a part of leadership in Samuel Company children’s ministry with the longest stretch of thirteen years.  She brings comedy, strength, and a true sense of leadership to our children.  Keturah holds a Bachelors of Science in Accounting, for fun she loves time with family and friends, walking her dog in the woods, reading, and working hard.  Laughter is a necessary part of her world, and Keturah makes sure everyone around her joins in.