Servant Team
- Jim Baize
I was saved at 8 years of age, called to preach at 19, attended Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO, in the fall of 1966. Met Pat Goodson, my wife to be, in 1967. We were married in 1969. We have three children: Shannon, Misty, and Ben. We have two grandchildren: Dakota and Shaye. We have been at Ocean View, formerly Midway Baptist Church, since December of 1973. We love OVC with all our heart!
What is something people don't know about you? Not many know my legal name is Jimmie Wayne Baize.
Why do you love OVC? It has been the joy of our lives to invest in the families of Ocean View for over three and one half decades. We have seen Ocean View Church grow from just a handful of people to over 1000 and stay over that mark for over 30 years. Almost every great memory we have took place at OVC.
Favorite Verse: Psalm 37:3-5 Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.
Nickname: Preacher
Favorite Superhero: Superman
Favorite Sports Team: San Diego Chargers...who else is there?
Email: JimBaize@aol.com
- Steve Boschen
My wife, Christa, and I arrived with our two sons, Nathan (14) and Ryan (12), in South Bay San Diego in September of 2007 by way of Springfield, Missouri. I truly have a heart for every age group and enjoy leading others to discover the true riches found in God's Word. I primarily oversee operations, developing, aligning, and implementing our ministry strategies.
Before taking a vocational position with a church, I worked professionally in the multi-media industry as a producer/director for 10 years. In 1999 I was named to the nations "Top 100" list by Sony Industries and have put this valuable experience to use in numerous global missions and church projects.
What is something people don't know about you? When I was eight I would take my Daisy BB gun into the pasture and light up the hind ends of my fathers cattle...unfortunately in the end it was my backside that felt to be on fire!
Why do you love OVC? I love seeing the power of God working in an through His people! The Spirit of God is active and contagious in our church and it is evidenced with hundreds receiving Christ, being baptized, and growing in their faith each year!
Favorite Verse: Revelation 4:11 "Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they exist and were created."
Nickname: Pastor Bosch
Favorite Superhero: JESUS
Favorite Sports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals/Chargers
Email: sboschen@oceanviewchurch.com
Daniel Semsen
I grew up in the small town of Twain Harte, California, where I fell in love with music at an early age. After high school I went to Azusa Pacific University in southern California where I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Music Theory and Composition in 2001. It was during college that I met AND married the love of my life, Christy. We were married in 1999 and (fast-forward ten years) we now have two strapping young boys, Nathaniel (8) and Noah (5). In 2002 we fell in love with the people of Ocean View Church and felt God calling us to ministry at this place. After almost four years of ministry at OVC, the Lord moved us back to the Los Angeles area where I started a graduate program in commercial music at Cal State LA. After being gone from Ocean View for a year, the Lord saw fit to bring my family and I back in a new way. Due to a number of compelling circumstances, we could not relocate back to San Diego; however, we now commute on the weekends from Burbank to San Diego in order to minister with the people we love and are privileged call our family. During the week I compose and orchestrate for film and TV, and on the weekends we worship and fellowship at OVC. Being the Music and Worship Pastor at Ocean View is the most wonderful blessing I could ever imagine, and we feel honored to call Ocean View our church home.
What is something people don't know about you? One of my guilty pleasures is going to the movies with my wife. We never rent movies because we see whatever we want to see in the theater when it comes out. It's our favorite date night, and we go at least once a week, even though it's terribly expensive. There's just nothing like seeing a movie on the silver screen. NOTHING.
Why do you love OVC? I love it because it is a very authentic and REAL place. I've never encountered a church body that contains a more genuine and diverse group of people. OVC is not your typical church. It is beyond special...it is truly unique. Albeit far from perfect (as if any church could be called that), it finds its identity in a diversity and friendliness that I believe honors God. You'll find all types of people at Ocean View, and I love it.
Favorite Verse: Mark 25:14-30 The Parable of the Talents
Nickname: Daniel. Although everyone that I went to college with still calls me "Dan". I never introduced myself as Dan, so I'm a bit baffled as to how that came about. I have a few ideas, but, I'll spare you the long story...
Favorite Superhero: Superman, of COURSE. Although, if we're talking about quality of movies, I'd have to say that the last two Batman flicks have been pretty awesome. But, if we're talking ALL TIME favorites, then definitely Superman. What other superheros are there?
Favorite Sports Team: I don't understand the question. :)
Email: dsemsen@oceanviewchurch.com
- Scooter Warren
I was born and raised Savannah, Georgia. I graduated from Baptist Bible College in May of 2006 with Bachelor of Science degree in Youth Ministry and Bible. I married Laura (my high school sweetheart, I know, its cheesy) in August of 2003. My wife and I have a strong passion to see students in San Diego and around the world develop a relationship with Jesus Christ. We are the proud parents of Zane Jackson born in October 2007 and Zoey Elyse born in December 2009. We are excited about what God is doing at OVC!
What is something people don't know about you? I love coaching, playing, and watching basketball.I love collecting sneakers. Recently I have become a fish taco connoisseur.
Why do you love OVC? I grew up in the south and its awesome to find southern hospitality in southern California! My family and I have felt so much love from the OVC family since we've walked through these doors. I love that the OVC family are REAL people, that serve a REAL God!
Favorite Verse: Psalm 119:9-11 How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. With my whole heart i seek you; let me not wander from your commandments! I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
Nickname: Scooter, but don't ask how I got it.
Favorite Superhero: The Hulk
Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves, San Diego Chargers
Email: swarren@oceanviewchurch.com
- Rick Foster
I have a B.A. in Christian Education and an A.A. in Music from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College. I have been on staff at Ocean View Church since 1979.
What is something people don't know about you? I am 7 feet tall.
Why do you love OVC? I got saved here. I love working with the OVC staff and Pastor Baize.
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6
Nickname: Ricky
Favorite Superhero: Mary, my wife.
Favorite Sports Team: The San Diego ChargersEmail: rfoster@oceanviewchurch.com
- Hugo Campos Sr.
I am a bilingual missionary, married for thirty-two years with five children and one grandson.
What is something people don't know about you? I like to play table tennis, racquetball, cycling, hiking, and running.
Why do you love OVC? I love OVC because it is my spiritual home.
Favorite Verse: Acts 20:24 "But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God."
Nickname: Hermano Campos
Favorite Superhero: JESUS
Favorite Sports Team: No Favorite
Email: hcampos@visionsd.org
- Travis Brazil
I grew up in southeast Arkansas. I attended a small country Baptist Church where I was saved as a teenager. After high school and two years of college, I moved to San Diego where I worked in the aerospace business. I worked my way up to a management position. I met the love of my life, Arlyne, and now have three Children: Mark, Sandra, and Susan. After seven years in San Diego, we moved to Los Angeles where I continued work in the aerospace business. A few years later, as part of a career change, I became a painting contractor and Arlyne and I attended UCLA's School of Interior Design. We began Travis and Son Painting and LaMar Interiors and worked together for many successful years. Upon retirement, we moved back to San Diego and became active in our community, as needed. I also became a board member of the Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce, a chairperson of Business to Business in Imperial Beach, and a member of the Port of San Diego's financial advisory committee, as well as other activities.
Why do you love OVC? During a transition period, we bought a vacation beach home in Imperial Beach which we used a number of years before retiring and moving back to San Diego. In looking for a church home away from home, we visited Ocean View Church. We found that OVC was friendly and warm and that it preached the Word of God. After meeting Pastor Baize and other church leaders, we knew we had found our new church away from home. Now OVC has become our permanent church where it is now my great honor to serve my God and Ocean View as a Trustee.
Favorite Verse: Romans 8:28
Nickname: Red, if you can believe it.
Favorite Superhero: Casper the Friendly Ghost. Unlike Superman, who can stop a speeding train and catch an airplane falling out of the sky, Casper can fly through walls. Like God, you cannot hide from Casper.
Favorite Sports Team: San Diego Chargers
Email: travisinib@cox.net
- Ron Loewenthal
I was born in Plainville Kansas on August 1, 1967. NOT Smallville, but Plainville. My father was in the Navy and so in my young life, I lived in the Philippines and Japan before I turned six. My mother, sister and I moved back to the states in 1973 where we lived in Nebraska for one year. I moved around Kansas quite a bit after that until graduating from Liberal High School and joining the Navy in 1986. I spent four years active duty in the Submarine Force and then went into the Naval Reserves, which I have been serving since 1990. Most recently I spent the past 3 1/2 years on active duty with one seven month deployment to Iraq with SEAL Team THREE. I am currently employed by the Department of the Navy as a Operations Manager for SEAL Team FIVE. I serve at the church as a Trustee, choir member, Levite minister and AWANA leader as well as Assistant coach for the high school football team and part time referee for the junior high basketball league.
What is something people don't know about you? I was born with the last name of Jones
Why do you love OVC? I love OVC because when I first arrived to San Diego and started attending, it reminded me of my church back home in Liberal, Kansas. At the time, the interior colors were similar and the Bible preaching was similar. I love it because it is a family who welcomes in everyone and allows you, as well as encourages you, to get involved and be a part of the family of God. Most importantly, it is where I met and married my beautiful bride Ivy. If it were not for Ocean View Church, I would not be the person I am today, with a family and friends that I love with all my heart.
Favorite Verse: James 1:1-8
Nickname:
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Favorite Superhero: BibleMan
Favorite Sports Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Email: ronald.d.loewenthal@navsoc.socom.mil
- Bill Bacon
What is something people don't know about you? I hadn't been in a church from the time I was 19 until I was 49 and courting my wife to be.
Why do you love OVC? It feels right, I'm at home.
Favorite Verse: Psalm 23.
Nickname: None
Favorite Superhero: Ronald Reagan.
Favorite Sports Team: Republican Party- I like underdogs.
Email: fammanx6@yahoo.com
Danny Meza
I was born in San Fernando, California. I'm the oldest of six children, (four sisters and one brother). Both of my parents were Christians. Three of my sisters went to Bible college, but I couldn't hardly wait until I was old enough to join the US Navy. I spent the next twenty-seven years exploring the world. I met and married Norma, my English sweetheart, and are still together after 44 years. During the last six years (since becoming OVC members) I have assisted the women of Roses Shoppe in their missions ministry. I've also served as the OVC food pantry director, cook and server for Mighty Men's Prayer Breakfast meetings, and I currently serve on the OVC Trustee and School Board. I am a van driver for Senior members, and I visit Senior's homes during hospice conditions.
What is something people don't know about you? When I married my wife, Norma, I told her I'd marry her for only 50 years. We are now at 44... I wonder if she'll still have me after 50?!
Why do you love OVC? In 2003, Norma and I planned on a visit to England. Just before we went to England, our son Darren invited us to attend his church (OVC). We went on a Wednesday evening and sat up in the balcony. Pastor Baize made me feel really good and relaxed, but something pulling me. God was talking to my heart. Later that evening I told Darren we would start attending Ocean View as soon as we returned from our trip. I had a feeling I was going to love this church. On the third day in England, my daughter called us in the middle of the night crying that Darren had passed away. We came straight home. Our house seemed empty, but Ocean View Church was warm, alive, and God was present. We love our church!
Favorite Verse: Simply, God is love: 1 John 4:8.
Nickname:
Favorite Superhero: When I was a kid, my favorite super star was Mighty Mouse, as I grew, it was Captain Marvel (Shazam) and then Superman. But I can look back and say it was Jesus all along.
Favorite Sports Team: Football is my game, so I’ll stick with the Chargers.
Email: Roonee@cox.net
- Gilbert Sepulveda
I have been attending Ocean View since 1975 and Mylora has been attending since 1993. I graduated from Midway Baptist Schools (MBS) in 1988. We were married in the church in 1995. Both of us have served in several ministries including Sunday School, nursery, MOPS, home fellowships/small groups and AWANA. We started serving to see how we could help out but serving has been a blessing to us. We have two kids, Sammy, 9, and Grace, 7. Both kids attend MBS.
It is a blessing to see how this church has changed in the past 34 years. We are happy to be serving here and are excited about what the Lord has planned for OVC.
What is something people don't know about you? I'm a sci-fi geek and I think the Go-Go's should do a reunion tour.
Why do you love OVC? It feels like home.
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5,6
Nickname: Gil, Gilby, Leto
Favorite Superhero: It's a toss up between Spiderman and Batman.
Favorite Sports Team: Chargers
Email: gsepulveda9090@yahoo.com
- Mike Stames
I am the Executive Director for the Navy Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, San Diego. I grew up in the South Bay area and graduated with an MBA from San Diego State University. I became a member of Ocean View in 1982. My wife, Joni, and I have taught Sunday School at OVC, been involved with small groups for years and currently are working in the Youth Group Ministry. Our son, Jonathan, attended Midway Baptist School.
Why do you love OVC? I am excited about the number of personnel who are committed to various ministries, and how Ocean View Church has a way of becoming your extended family - always there for you as you experience life's trials and tribulations. I look forward to the tremendous opportunity we have with the resources God has entrusted to us as a result of the members who have been faithful over the past 40 years. I pray that we will continue be good stewards who are committed to producing fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ until He comes to take us home.
Email: mastames@cox.net
- J.D. Willson
What is something people don't know about you? I have three wheeled in the desert, done indoor climbing, studied martial arts, and competed in line dancing.
Why do you love OVC? It is my belief that places like Ocean View Church are here to offer a path to GOD; to facilitate healing; to teach the Bible for all it's worth.
Nickname: JD is as close to a nickname I have. Shannon has a few but I would rather not publish them.
Favorite Superhero: Superman
- Celina Hernandez
I am a San Diego native born fifteen miles from where I now live. I have been a member of Ocean View Church since 1997 and on staff since 1999. I am married to Ulisses Hernandez, have one daughter named Arianna, and another daughter named Anna. My hobby is reefkeeping and all things aquatic or Hawaiian. My heart is for Mercy Ministries and I am a volunteer chaplain at UCSD Medical Center. I also teach Sunday School to 3 year olds. My accounting study has been through UCSD Extension and National University.
What is something people don't know about you? I am a hand gesturing, pasta eating Italian who loves her Mama. My dream is to have everyone in my family together always. God first, family second.
Why do you love OVC? I love OVC because of the people. When I first came in 1997 I never dreamed a church experience could be like this one. Ocean View is a true church family, and I am all about family. The leadership of this church is a joy to serve under. OVC is a church made up of great people who love the Lord.
Favorite Verse: Revelation 3:20 "Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If any man hears My voice I will come in and dine with him, and he with me."
Nickname: Shweeny or "The Shween" (if you must know)
Favorite Superhero: I don't like Superheroes
Favorite Sports Team: Is this a trick question?
Email: chernandez@oceanviewchurch.com
- Christa Boschen
My husband, Steve, and I arrived with our two sons, Nathan (14) and Ryan (12), in South Bay San Diego in September of 2007 by way of Springfield, Missouri. I am passionate about connecting women to the Word of God and will do so gratefully in whatever capacity the Lord allows. Whenever possible, I enjoy sharing with young girls, teenagers, and women the power and promises of His Word. "He is our great reward" Genesis 15:1, and "He is our Expectation" Psalm 62:5 and "He is worthy of all glory and honor." Revelation 4:12. Since joining the Ocean View Team, I have served as a high school Bible teacher where I fell in love with an incredible group of students and still enjoy lunches and after school conversations with them whenever possible. I am currently serving as the Children's Director and have gladly added another hundred adorable kids to my extended family! I cannot imagine living this life without The Lord, my husband and two boys (of whom I love dearly!)
What is something people don't know about you? I love opera!
Why do you love OVC? I love the people! I love the Executive Pastor!
Favorite Verse: Psalms 19
Nickname: Momma Bosch and Mothe r Hen
Favorite Superheros: Steve, Nathan, Ryan, and of course my Dad
Favorite Sports Team: Midway Patriots of course!
Email: cboschen@oceanviewchurch.com
- Val Oats
I have a 24 year old son who graduated from Mid way Baptist Schools, a horse, two dogs, and a fish. I love to sing in the choir, and worship with my brothers and sisters in Christ. I was saved here at OVC and have been truly blessed by serving Him here in such a loving church. I have been the Director of the Preschool since January 1993 and have had the pleasure of working with some of the very best teachers in the world......yes the world!
What is something people don't know about you? That I was born in San Diego and so was my father and my son. Three generations of San Diegians....Yahoooo.
Why do you love OVC? The worship. I just love it when we all sing in one voice, praises to our Lord.
Favorite Verse: Jame 1:12 "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him."
Nickname: Mrs. Val
Favorite Superhero: Underdog
Favorite Sports Team: San Diego Chargers
Email: valoats@ovcapatriots.com
- Carleene Parra
I am a CALI girl all the way. I was born and raised right here in the South Bay spending most of my days at the beach. I love the Lord, my family, my ministry and my puppy dogs, one of which is 15 years old! My husband is my best friend and I am so thankful we get to do life together. We love hiking, biking, boogie boarding, walks, running the dogs and we can't forget DISNEYLAND (say it with a smile in your voice)! Whatever we do, we do it together. Though I wear the title, Director of OVDC, Will and I are a team and as such we serve the needs of OVDC together. Daily, I work with the BEST GROUP of individuals at our camp! Each of them love the Lord completely and in turn, they love on these children and their families as an extension of that love. Ocean View Day Camp goes way beyond child care, we become your extended family! Making lasting memories for your children and sharing the love of Christ, now what could be better than that!
What is something people don't know about you? I am a grandmother of three beautiful teenage girls; Jamia (17), Ashley (15) and Katelyn (13 ). These three young ladies, along with their Mommie Naomi, are my greatest gifts from our Lord!
Why do you love OVC? OVC IS FAMILY! Guillermo "Willie" and I have been here for over twenty years. When we stop and think back on the many memories, we can't help but smile. The Lord has grown us up in His ways and His desires as we have shared in the growth here at OVC.
Favorite Verse: Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV) Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.
Nickname: Ducky
Favorite Superhero: Other than Jesus I would have to say, hum....Mighty Mouse! I think it was his theme song I liked the most.
Favorite Sports Team: Hello, are you really asking this question of me?! CHARGERS...of course!! =)
Email: cparra@oceanviewchurch.com
- Donna Kline
I have two sons (both of whom are decorated military men), one daughter, and one daughter in law. I have my BS in computer sciences and several years experience in coporate IT. I love God and His people with all my heart, and it excites me to watch Him transform lives.
What is something people don't know about you? I will be a grandma soon - Wahoo!!
Why do you love OVC? God welcomes people of all types to come to this church home. I love to see what He does to those who are hurting and lost. There is a place for every person here at Ocean View.
Favorite Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Nickname: none that I know of
Favorite Sports Team: Chargers
Email: dkline@oceanviewchurch.com
- Ross Nyikes
I currently work as Facilities Director of Ocean View Church & Midway Baptist Schools as well as oversee our Media Department at the Church.
What is something people don't know about you? Ever since going to Russia on a missions trip i have sensed God directing my heart to return there long term.
Why do you love OVC? One thing I've always loved about our church even before I worked there was the warm and inviting atmosphere I encountered every Sunday morning. That's why it was such a huge blessing when God gave me the opportunity to be there as a full-time staff member a few years back. I wouldn't want to work anywhere else.
Favorite Verse: Ephesians 5:1 "Be imitators of God, as beloved children. "
Nickname: None
Favorite Superhero: My Mom
Favorite Sports Team: Mississippi Mudcats
Email: rnyikes@oceanviewchurch.com
- John Clark
As a kid I grew up just down the street from Ocean View Church. I remember hanging out in my front yard as Shannon and Ben walked to Midway Baptist Schools wearing their A.C.E. uniforms and laughing at them. In 1984, my parents decided that I would look good in an A.C.E. uniform and sent me to MBS. I was a student from 1984 through 1988. During that time, I discovered a personal relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I later went on to graduate from San Diego State University with a major in Industrial Psychology and a minor in Business Administration. I married my sweetheart and best friend, Shelley, in 1991 and the Lord has blessed us with two amazing children Jordan and Gardner. After several years away from the church, my good friend Gilbert Sepulveda invited me one Sunday and I have been faithful ever since. I love the Ocean View family and my brothers and sisters in Christ. God has allowed me to serve on the trustee board for several years, work in the AWANA program and serve in Extra Connection. I believe that each and every one of us are called to be missionaries for Christ. You don't have to go around the world to share the wonderful Gospel of Christ, you can go to your work, your school, across the street, next door, even in your own home.
What is something people don't know about you? I met my wife working at Sea World, she was my supervisor. No I didn't feed Shamu or any other creatures. We worked in a shop called "The Parents' Store".
Why do you love OVC? In one word: Christ. Christ has used my OVC Family to make me a better servant to serve Him. My brothers here challenge me to grow a deeper and stronger relationship with our Heavenly Father. We should all be "fully devoted followers of Christ" and disciple, encourage, challenge, and dare others to be. I have a favorite saying, "How long are you going to be a Simolac Christian?" Dare to get in the meat of Christ. Favorite Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Nickname: My motorcycle riding name is G4orce. This has 2 meanings: I am proud to be a member of God's force, and my first name is Gardner and I am the 4th. My son is the 5th.
Favorite Superhero: I use to collect "Venom" Comic Books. However, there is only one true Superhero: Christ.
Favorite Sports Team: Everybody sing: "San Diego Super Chargers. San Diego Super Chargers. Charge! Thunderbolts and lightening....." You get the idea.
Email: GJC4@hotmail.com
- Darci Horton
I'm a California girl at heart but spent most of my formative years in Springfield, MO. It was there that I met my husband of 9 years, Matt Horton. We now have two fabulous children: Cale-5 and Aven-2. Our family is new to the OVC staff but have felt at home here from the very start. We thank God everyday for bringing us to beautiful San Diego to serve Ocean View Church and Ocean View Christian Academy.
What is something people don't know about you? Most people don't know that while living in Southern CA as a young girl, I was extremely involved and obsessed with fast-pitch softball. I played with traveling and all-star teams as their pitcher.
Why do you love OVC? What I love most about OVC is that on almost every Sunday we get to see new people walk in and find a relationship with Christ. I also love the way the people of OVC love to worship and look forward with anticipation to their opportunity every Sunday for corporate worship.
Favorite Verse: Ephesians 3:19 Now unto him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.
Nickname: Natalie :)
Favorite Superhero: Wonder Woman
Favorite Sports Team: Whatever t-ball or soccer team my son is currently on.
Email: dhorton@oceanviewchurch.com
- Gary Buster
Short Bio - Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, graduated from high school and immediately went into the US Navy. Spent 21 years traveling all around the world in Submarines as a Reactor Control Technician. Retired from the Navy in 1981. Spent the next 10 years as a Defense Contractor on Submarines. Then entered the Christian School area as an elementary teacher, progressing to high school, spending 4 years teaching Advanced Math and Sciences at Midway Baptist Schools. Had lots of things going wrong in my life in the late '70s and knew I needed help. When I called out to God, He answered by sending me to Ocean View Church, where I accepted Christ as my Savior in September 1980.
What is something people don't know about you? I was actively involved with Explorer Boy Scouts as a teen, earning the God and Country Award at age 14.
Why do you love OVC? Ocean View has always been filled with loving, caring people who are concerned about your spiritual condition and are willing to help you improve it. OVC provides a place to serve others as you continue to grow in the Lord.
Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:6-9
Nickname: I've been called a lot of things, thankfully none of them stuck.
Favorite Superhero: There is only one Superhero, and that's Christ. Although I do like Elisha the Prophet, because he was bald.
Email: gbuster1@cox.net
- Christy Semsen
I grew up in Orange County, CA. and graduated from Azusa Pacific University in 1998 with a B.A. in Music Education and Music Theory Composition. Having a heart for missions and Mexico outreach, I also minored in Spanish. I met my husband Daniel in the music program at APU, and we toured together for a summer in an outreach performance ensemble called "Innermission" that counseled youth at camps as well as led worship. We were married in November 1999 and have two children, Nathaniel (age 8) and Noah (age 5). We have been blessed by both our boys, but especially the blessings that accompany God's faithfulness with our youngest son who was diagnosed with moderate autism in 2005. This year I am excited to be completing a M.A. in Pastoral Studies; Emphasis in Worship Leadership at Azusa Pacific University. Although our family lives in Burbank during the week, we are continually blessed and humbled to come home to our Ocean View family every weekend to serve.
What is something people don't know about you? I was a semi-finalist in the Miss California pageant, 1997, as Miss Placentia 1997.
Why do you love OVC? The people at Ocean View Church are the most genuine and diverse group of people I have ever had the honor of serving with. Their sincerity and passion for serving God is unequalled in any other church I have been to.
Favorite Verse: "You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all of your heart." Jeremiah 29:13
Nickname: Christy
Favorite Superhero: Captain Piccard
Favorite Sports Team:Email: csemsen@oceanviewchurch.com
- Ruth Gerzen
I grew up a Navy brat: born in the Phillippines and spent some of my childhood in Hawaii. San Diego has been my home since 1984, and I find it difficult to stay away. My first real encounter with Jesus happened when I was a freshman in high school. Because of this, Jesus has given me a heart for Youth ministry. I also enjoy singing (pretty sure I entered the world microphone in hand, belting out a tune) and have been involved in some capacity of Music ministry since I was saved. I ecstatically married a great friend of mine in 2002, becoming Mrs. Michael Gerzen. Shortly thereafter, our very own sources of endless free entertainment came into our lives in the form of two lil' squeezers: Maeghan & Vivian. When Maeghan began preschool in 2006, I began attending Celebrate Recovery at Ocean View Church as a support to help deal with some of my hurts, habits, & hang ups. Ocean View Church has since become our home away from home.
What is something people don't know about you? People don't know I am somewhat of a nerd. I know a thing or two about "Lord of the Rings" & "Star Wars". My hubby has converted me.
Why do you love OVC? Because it's just down the street from where I live.....just kidding. God loves me via Ocean View Church is the best way I can put it.
Favorite Verse: Anything Paul wrote is my favorite, but if I had to choose it would be Romans 8:18: "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."
Nickname: Ru
Favorite Superhero: Hm...I'm gonna have to go with the Hulk. I just want to give him a great big hug, even if that means I risk getting stepped on. He wouldn't have meant it.
Favorite Sports Team: Lame question. I have to admit though, when Football & Basketball season approaches I get a tinge of jealousy at all the camaraderie. Just a tinge though.
Email: rgerzen@oceanviewchurch.com
- Hugo Campos Jr.
I was born here in South San Diego. I studied Applied Theology at California Baptist University for two years, and recently transferred to Liberty University (Distance Learning Program) to complete my degree.
What is something people don't know about you? I really enjoy "chick flick/romantic comedies", but in my defense I grew up around 5 women, don't judge me.
Why do you love OVC? I love OVC because it feels like home every time I walk through the front door. As a church planter's kid, I grew up around all kinds of churches, but MBC was the first church to feel like home.
Favorite Verse: Romans 12:1-2 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
Nickname: None
Favorite Superhero: Batman
Favorite Sports Team: San Diego Chargers
Email: hicampos@oceanviewchurch.com
- Steve Johnson
Way back in the day, around 1967 when I was just a toddler, my family moved to Imperial Beach...so I claim to be a native San Diegan. I first came to Ocean View as a college student in 1983 and God immediately used the preaching of Pastor Baize to impress upon me the need for a personal relationship with Christ. After making the most important decision of my life, the Holy Spirit began to both convict and direct. As a result I transferred to a Bible college to learn and prepare for whatever God had in store for me. At college the Lord brought into my life a beautiful young lady named Barbara, which led to the second most important decision of my life. Barbara and I were married in 1987 and we have four wonderful children...Stephanie, Jared, Jesse, and Sabrina. We have been serving on staff at Midway since 1991.
What is something people don't know about you? Most people don't believe me when I tell them that I was born in the Philippines.
Why do you love OVC? What impressed me most back in 1983 and still does today is the consistent preaching and leadership from the Pastor as well as the friendliness of the congregation.
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-7. These verses remind me to trust, acknowledge, fear and depart.
Nickname: Mr. J
Favorite Superhero: I guess I would go with Superman. He always saves the day and is so nice and polite while doing it. I think that he is probably a Christian.
Favorite Sports Team: I am a lifelong Charger and Padre fan, but if forced to pick, I would have to say that there is more Charger powder blue in my veins than Padre blue.
Email: sjohnson@ovcapatriots.com
- Matt Horton
In early 2008 my life's plan was working out well on paper: a beautiful family, a new promotion in my career in government service, and authorization to relocate to my hometown where I would have family close by. However, in reality I was struggling with every decision, and no path was the clear, right choice. I looked back over the last few years, and the decisions that I had made with good intentions, had not lead me to feelings of comfort and peace, but instead uncertainty and loss. This led me on a journey over the next few months of seeking and heeding to the will of God. Not trying to fit God into my plan for my life, but seeking His desires by prayer and fasting and acting when opportunities arose that answered prayer. Since coming to Ocean View my family has been blessed by God in many ways. It is exciting and humbling to experience the hand of God at work, and to be used by Him. My prayer is that God continues to use my family and I at OVC & Ocean View Christian Academy for a long time.
What is something people don't know about you? When I was young I competed as a speed skater on rollerskates; however, I now fall easily in rollerblades and don't even try.
Why do you love OVC? The people are real and open, and come from all walks of life. However when we join together in worship and praise, there is no place you would rather be...on earth that is.
Favorite Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:31 "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
Nickname: "Mr. Horton" is my newest nickname. Otherwise I haven't had one in a while.
Favorite Superhero: Underdog...my son and I sometimes watch old episodes on youtube.
Favorite Sports Team: AFC west teams except Oakland and Denver.
Email: mhorton@ovcapatriots.com
- Barbara Johnson
I was born and raised in Tucson, AZ; the youngest of 10 children born to missionary parents. I met and married my husband while attending PCBBC. We have been happily married since 1987. We have 4 children.
What is something people don't know about you? I love tacos.
Why do you love OVC? I love the Pastor and the staff. I love the services, the music, the preaching. I love the ministries of the church.
Favorite Verse: Hebrews 13:5-6 Let your conversation be without covetousness and be content with such things as you have; for He hath said I will never leave thee nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper; I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Nickname: Mrs. Johnson :)
Favorite Superhero: Wonder Woman, of course
Email: bjohnson@ovcapatriots.com
- Sara Campos
I was born and raised in New Philadelphia, Ohio. God blessed me with a family that truly put HIM first and sought His will above their own. When the Lord brought me to San Diego, I had no idea what all He had in store. I'm now married to my best friend, Hugo, and we'll continue to serve our King together for the rest of our lives!
What is something people don't know about you? I went to school in Amish country.
Why do you love OVC? It is one huge family of God! I'm thankful for the fellowship, teaching, and worship that overflows Ocean View.
Favorite Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.
Nickname: Bear
Favorite Superhero: My husband, of course!
Favorite Sports Team: San Diego Chargers
Email: scampos@oceanviewchurch.com
Services
Sunday 9:00 am, 10:30 am, & 12:30 pm (Spanish)Wednesday 6:30 pm
Nursery and children’s ministries available for all services.
