OUR TEAM

Teaching Team

  • David Newman

    Lead Pastor

    On the days where he, Pastor Arco and Pastor Dan aren’t serving the community, you can find Pastor Dave studying for his dissertation, barbecuing, going on hikes with his wife Bri or nestled in a good book.

    Education: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary D. Ed. Min (in process) & Talbot Theological Seminary M. A. in Christian Ministry and Leadership (Pastoral Care and Counseling).

  • Arco Cabrera

    Associate Pastor

    You can find Arco serving the community, taking pictures, working on cars, talking about or taking care of chickens, biking with his wife Gina, training for triathlons, and raising their three daughters. He has pastored the SoCal community since 2007.

    Education: Biola University B.A. in Christian Education, Talbot Theological Seminary M.A. in Pastoral Care and Counseling equiv, and
    M. Div. in Pastoral Care and Counseling (in progress)

  • Dan Pryor

    Pastor

    Dan comes to NLC with 40+ years of experience in ministry. He joined the staff of Cru in 1975 and served for 28 years in Bolivia, in Mexico, and in LA. He then served as senior Pastor in a church in Whittier, CA for 19 years. He has 3 married sons and 13 grandchildren which he loves to spend time with. He is a graduate of the International School of Theology where he received his M. Div. Dan and his wife live in La Habra, CA.

Ministry Team

  • Gabriel Newman

    Worship Director

  • Gina Cabrera

    Worship Leader

  • Martha Loya

    Children’s Director

  • Briana Newman

    Women’s Leader

  • Tomi Watson

    Administrator