About Our Team

Meet the Pastor

Rev. Dr. Brian T. Parcel has been the pastor of First UMC Chula Vista for over ten years. Come get to know him and the rest of our members by joining us on Sunday’s for worship.

Administrative Team

  • Ariana Horcasitas

    Director of Finance & Administration

  • Mildred Razon

    Office Manager

  • Lizzete Puentes-Espinoza

    Digital Communcations

Christian Education

  • Jennifer Fuentecilla

    Director of Lifegroups & Elijah Collective

  • Aries Ramirez

    Director of Youth Ministry, Missions, & Website

  • RaeLynn Fuson

    Interim Director of Children’s Ministry

  • Isabela Grajeda

    Children’s Ministry Assistant

Preschool Staff

  • Lisa Bernabe

    Director of Preschool

  • Ana Duenas

    Assistant Director of Preschool

  • Kati Schmitz

    Preschool Chaplain

  • Steve Blantz

    Custodian

Music & Sound Team

  • Michiko Lohorn

    Director of Music Ministry

  • Angel Freeze

    Director of Children's Choirs

  • Barbara Schroeder

    Choral Accompanist

  • David Norgren

    Modern Worship Leader

  • Stan Summy

    Lead Sound Technician

  • Abby Schmitz

    Sound Technician

  • Julia Cole

    Sound Technician

  • Isabella Parcel

    Sound Technician

  • William Schmitz

    Sound Technician

  • Emma Schmitz

    Sound Technician

  • Mathea Aban

    Sound Technician

  • Kevin Sirui Jin

    Sound Technician