Pastor Chad has served as pastor of Good Shepherd since 2018. Chad is a graduate of the Free Lutheran Seminary in Minneapolis, MN, where he earned a Master of Divinity degree. He holds a bachelor's degree in youth ministry from Moody Bible Insitute of Chicago and also holds a diploma in Biblical Studies from the Free Lutheran Bible College in Minneapolis, MN. Chad previously served as youth director and ministry assistant at Good Shepherd from 2007 to 2010, prior to working at the Free Lutheran Bible College as Student Development Director. He and his wife, Christie, a Texas native, have five children and are involved in the homeschool community in Camarillo. They have a passion for discipleship and hospitality.
Our Ministry Staff
Serving our congregation and community.
OUR PASTOR
Ministry Intern
Victor Hembree
Ministry Intern
Victor is a ministry intern at Good Shepherd Church. He is passionate about youth and about pointing young people to Jesus in what can be a difficult time of life. Victor is a graduate of the Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, MN. In Bible School, Victor obtained a certificate in Biblical studies. Victor is excited to be in beautiful Camarillo, CA and looks forward to serving alongside Pastor Friestad.
Administrative and Ministry Assistant
Sharon McIntosh
Administrative and Ministry Assistant
Sharon is a California native of Mammoth Lakes, California . She received her Bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University in Christian Studies with an emphasis in Youth Ministry. She also earned her Master’s in Psychology with an emphasis in Life Coaching, also from Grand Canyon University. Sharon has a passion for connecting with people and helping them experience true freedom through Jesus Christ. She has volunteered with Young Life for 8 years, and has also worked as a dating Coach through the Heart of Dating Ministry. When she is not in the church office, you can often find her relaxing at the beach or browsing for yummy snacks at Trader Joe’s. Sharon is grateful to attend Good Shepherd’s monthly grief groups and grow in her knowledge of people.
Preschool Director
Jasmin Munguia
Director
Jasmin is the Director for the Early Childhood Center. She has worked at Good Shepherd for eight years and holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Cal State University Channel Islands.
Church Council & Officers
Jared Langness – Congregation President, Elder
Greg Seeba – Secretary, Elder
Suzanne Schaub – Treasurer
Tony Perez – Elder
Scott Wessling – Christian Education Deacon
Liz Perez – Preschool Deacon
Valerie Walker – Missions Coordinator
Board of Elders
Jared Langness
Greg Seeba
Tony Perez