Like all Presbyterian churches, Christ Presbyterian Church is led by pastors, elders, and deacons who are elected by the congregation.
Robert Recio
Robert has served as a pastor at CPC since 2010 and was called as the Senior Pastor in 2016. He is a native of Southern California and received his Masters of Divinity degree from Westminster Seminary California. Robert and his wife Cassie have three children.
Mike DeWit
Mike was ordained as one of our first elders at CPC in 2009. He lives in Hemet with his wife and their two children. Mike also received his M.Div. degree from Westminster Seminary California. He oversees the missions committee.
Gary Gunnerson
Gary was ordained as one of our first elders at CPC in 2009. He and his wife have one adult child and one grandchild. Gary has been active in ministry at several different churches before coming to CPC.
Lew Castle
Lew was ordained as one of our first elders at CPC in 2009. He is a native of California and is a retired firefighter. Lew and his wife have two adult children and eight grandchildren.
Izzy Avila
Izzy was installed as one of our first deacons at CPC in 2014. He and his wife have three sons. Izzy is retired from the U.S. Navy and served as a deacon at one of our sister churches before relocating to the Temecula Valley.
Peter Jenson
Peter was ordained as one of our first deacons at CPC in 2014. He and his wife have three children.