Our Team
Lead Pastor
Hello, my name is Pastor Ivan Kirk (PI).
I have had the undeserved privilege of serving as the senior and teaching pastor at Good Shepherd Community Church (GSCC) since 2008. I graduated from Western Seminary with an M.Div. after seven long but very enjoyable years! It took that long because four days prior to starting my studies at Western, I became the full-time pastor at GSCC while being employed full-time as a computer engineer along with being a husband and a father to our small tribe!
After retiring as a computer engineer in 2016, my life has been exclusively ministry-focused with two primary goals : 1) Helping Christians inside and outside the church to understand that believing the gospel should result in living the gospel; and 2) Sharing with non-Christians that the gospel is God’s invitation to become members of His family regardless of their past!
I currently chair & co-lead on several faith-based ministry boards helping to transform lives with the Word of God; developing godly leaders and fostering multicultural integration within the Church as part of the Kingdom of God mandate (Mt.28:19-20).
I am married to my best friend and beautiful wife (Marcia). We have shared almost thirty years of growth together in the Lord with many of those years ministering at GSCC. Together we have six sons: Ivan II (Ayesha), Ian (Labreia), Jeremy (Loreli), Ryan (Jesi), Alex (Gabrielle), Isaiah (Stephanie), and ten grandchildren: Imery, Iyanna, Nikoli, Kimora, Kiana, Anaiah, Zariah, Jhane’, Luca and Zayla.
Fun facts: We both love fast things (cars, motorcycles, planes, etc.). I am a life-long learner and avid reader, studying many areas of life. I’m also a former competitive bodybuilder, martial artist, and personal trainer. Our family loves visiting Hawaii and everyone is creative in a wide variety of ways! I could go on – but what we would really like is to share stories and lives with you personally!
Looking forward to it!
-PI
Our Team
At Good Shepherd Community Church, we are a biblically governed fellowship led by our Sr. Pastor, under the authority of Scripture and our church’s Constitution and Bylaws. We believe in leadership by calling, not convenience, and in service that is rooted in faith, accountability, and biblical qualifications.
Sr. Pastor
Our Sr. Pastor, Pastor Ivan Kirk, has faithfully shepherded our church for over 18 years. Through his leadership, our church has grown spiritually, stabilized financially, and remained deeply rooted in the truth of God’s Word. Pastor Ivan is responsible for all spiritual oversight, teaching, pastoral care, and ministry development.
Church Officers
Our church has a designated CFO who manages the business-side financial operations in accordance with legal and biblical principles, working in transparency with the Sr. Pastor.
Leadership Oversight
Our church recognizes Elders and Deacons only when biblically qualified men are affirmed by both the Sr. Pastor and the church body in accordance with our Bylaws. At present, the church operates under the Sr. Pastor’s authority, as no men have stepped forward meeting the requirements outlined in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. This is not a pause—it’s a standard we uphold with integrity.
Good Shepherd Community Church Team
Anita Mejia
Children & Youth
George Farley
Men
David Eveler
Men
George & Georgia Farley
Marriage Ministry
Lynelle Martin
Women
Melissa Payne
Prayer Ministry Coordinator
Ever Turcios
Worship Pastor
Marcia Kirk
Pastor's Wife
Daniel Capello
Outreach