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

Francoise Dutil

Francoise joined the staff in 2017 as the Office Administrator and handles the office and financial duties for the Church.  She enjoys serving the Lord and being of service to others.

Office Administrator

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 

Katrina Andrews

Katrina Andrews is a 2024 graduate of Biola University. She holds her BA in Bible, Theology, and Ministry. She is returning to Biola for a Masters in Pastoral Care and Counseling. She has a huge heart for Jesus Christ and educating the Youth on who Jesus is. First meeting Christ in San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the age of 14, Katrina has always had a heart for youth and ministry. Her previous works have included being a Dorm Hall Representative in Biola's Student Government Association as well as an Intern for Biola's Diversity and Inclusion Department. She is so excited to be apart of a church that embraces inclusivity. When she is not at church, you can find her baking, traveling, spending time with her Fiancé, Izi, watching hockey, and playing with her cat Milo. 

Youth 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