Leadership

Pastor  &  Staff

Rev. Jim Mericle

Pastor Jim joined us July 1, 2020, after serving congregations in Minnesota and California.  Pastor Jim is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus, welcoming people of all backgrounds, mission trips, traveling, making and enjoying food and coffee from around the world.  He is married with two grown children, three grandkids and two awesome dogs.

Senior Pastor

Jennifer Martin

Jennifer joined the staff in October, 2025 and comes with experience working in the Church.  We are excited to have her on board with us.

Office Administrative Secretary

Graham Jackson

Graham joined the staff in 2023 but has played as a substitute pianist at the church and grew up in the congregation as well.  He is a teacher of music/theater at the California School for the Arts, San Gabriel and has been a music director of many high school and community musicals.  He has also been a director of music at Summer Music camps in China.

Worship Music Director 

Victoria Nieves

Victoria joined up in September 2025 as our Youth and Family Ministries Director.  She is currently a Senior at Biola University and has served as a volunteer with Vacation Bible Schools and a ministry intern in Greece working with displaced children.  We jointly share her with Christ Lutheran Church in West Covina

Youth and Family Ministry Director

Monica Gerardo

Principal Gerardo joined the staff in 2014 as Director of St. Mark’s Leadership Academy . She became the Principal in 2019.  She  recieved her B.A. from University of Notre Dame and a master's degree from Concordia University, Irvine, CA.

Principal of St. Mark’s  Lutheran School