About Our Team

Meet our Pastor

Rev. Dr. Brian T. Parcel has been the pastor of First UMC Chula Vista for over fifteen years. He regularly leads discipleship classes, participates in outreach events with the church at San Diego Pride, is passionate about border/immigrant ministries, and enjoys spending time with his family. Come get to know him and the rest of our members by joining us on Sundays for worship.

Administrative Team

  • Ariana Horcasitas

    Director of Finance & Administration

  • Mildred Razon

    Office Manager

  • Lizzete Puentes-Espinoza

    Digital Communcations

Christian Education

  • Aries Ramirez

    Director of Youth Ministry, Missions, & Website

  • RaeLynn Fuson

    Director of Children’s Ministry

  • Serena Jones

    Children’s Ministry Assistant

  • Genevieve Munoz

    Children’s Ministry Assistant

  • Elizabeth Barajas

    Nursery Supervisor

  • Delaney Guardado

    Nursery Assistant

Preschool Staff

  • Ana Duenas

    Preschool Director

  • Denise Rivera

    Assistant Director

  • Kati Schmitz

    Preschool Chaplain

  • Steve Blantz

    Preschool 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

  • Kevin Dieschbourg

    Lead Sound Technician

  • Abby Schmitz

    Sound Technician

  • Emma Schmitz

    Sound Technician

  • Isabella Parcel

    Sound Technician

  • Kevin Sirui Jin

    Sound Technician

  • Trinity Fuentecilla

    Sound Technician

Church Custodians

  • Tim Speller

    Lead Custodian/Landscaper

  • John Garcia

    Custodian

  • Antonio Mercado

    Custodian

  • Jason Powers

    Custodian