high school ministry

Hey there! My name is Sarah and I’m the HSM Director at Anaheim. I love being a part of the HSM family at Eastside because I’m super passionate about students finding freedom, identity, and purpose in Jesus. I know when you truly meet Jesus, your life will never be the same. My other passions include pristinely vacuumed floors, hiking, traveling to new places, coffee, winning, and finding a cool pair of shoes. I’m a HUGE fan of HSM and can’t wait for you to join the fam!

Hello there! My name is Nathan Woodward; I’m the HSM Associate Director. I’m passionate about helping those who don’t know they’re loved by Jesus to discover that love and the life He has to offer. I’m blessed to be married to my amazing wife, Olivia; we have a beautiful little boy named Owen and a silly dog named Lucy. I absolutely love all things Hockey, Star Wars, Disneyland, Music, Movies, and more. I’m stoked to meet you!

Hello, my name is Cristian and I get to serve on our Next Gen team as the video/photo guy! I’ve been in ministry for quite some time and I’m glad to be a part of what God is doing at Eastside in this season. God’s done some pretty cool things in my life and I’m excited to see what he will do in the lives of our students!

Heyo! I’m Danielle and I get to serve as the Student Ministries Director at Eastside Park Rapids! I love watching Jesus completely change the lives of students and their families. Along with student ministries, I am passionate about medical ministry and have served as a paramedic for the past several years. In my free time I enjoy cooking, photography & discovering new places. I’m an adventurer at heart and can’t wait to see where God leads!

Hi there! My name is James Griffin and I am the Student Ministries Associate at Eastside Bellflower! I’ve spent years serving in different youth ministries and absolutely love building relationships with students. I’m married to my incredible wife Araxie and we have a beautiful baby girl named Aria. I enjoy coffee (making that perfect cup at home), sports, movies, and traveling to new places and having new experiences. Excited to meet you all and let’s get some coffee some time soon!

¡Hola! My name is Isra, and I am super honored that I get to serve and empower our youth towards a creative and authentic expression of worship to Jesus! I love my wife Vale, my daughters Oli and Juno, and our white, fluffy dog: Nieve. I also really like guitar pedals, vegan ramen and good coffee!

Hi there, my name is Mariana. I love trying new mom and pop coffee shops, new foods, and learning new things. I’m super excited to be part of our Next Gen Ministry Team. I have the privilege to serve as a high school leader currently, and it’s one of the biggest blessings of my life. It’s amazing to see how Jesus has changed my life, and seeing how Jesus changes the lives of those seeking God in our Next Gen Ministry because we take this journey together no matter what stage you are in your faith. Can’t wait to meet you!