Elders
Elders are under-shepherds of Christ, appointed by the Holy Spirit, through the church, to serve by leading, especially in the ministry of gospel word.
Nick Weber
Elder | Lead Pastor
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I was born and raised under the Arizona sun. But when it came time for college, I left the desert for the beach. I got my undergrad at Cal Poly—San Luis Obispo. It was there in that sleepy little college town that I fell in love . . . (click for more)
Joey Wang
Elder | Associate Pastor
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Born and raised in San Jose, CA in a Christian extended family—my uncle, aunt and maternal grandmother all lived with my parents and my sister for many years—I didn't come to saving faith until a summer retreat . . . (click for more)
Deacons
Deacons are assistants to the elders, appointed by the Holy Spirit, through the church, to lead by serving, especially in the ministry of gospel deed.
Bob Coffey
Deacon | Home Group Leader
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I am one of the few—it seems at times—native sons of California. Welcome to California! I moved to the Bay Area in 1982 for a job. When I graduated from college in 1980, the Bay Area was pretty much last on my list of areas . . . (click for more)
Becky Durstenfeld
Deacon | GO! Team Leader
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I was born in San Jose and raised in Santa Clara in a Christian home. There were four families on our street that went to Santa Clara Baptist Church, where we received good biblical teaching. I made the decision to follow . . . (click for more)
Bob Durstenfeld
Deacon | GO! Team Leader
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I was born in Brooklyn, NY. My family moved to California when I was about two years old. I went to elementary school in San Diego, CA. I went to middle school in Rome, Italy, where I learned to play the violin. I went to high school . . . (click for more)
Chris Keener
Deacon | Home Group Leader
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I grew up as an anxious, bullied Ohio boy, until my brother discovered Jesus and told me the Good News. I believed and began a new life of peace with God beginning at age 10 in 1975. During college, I felt . . . (click for more)
Minglan Keener
Deacon | Home Group Leader
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I was born and raised in Shanghai, China. After finishing my undergraduate studies, I came to the U.S. for graduate school in the mid-1980's. Raised as an atheist, educated with communist doctrine, I had never heard of the Gospel . . . (click for more)
Jill LeMoine
Deacon | Director of Administration
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As a golden state native, I was raised in the bay area for the majority of my childhood. After high school, I ventured to Southern California where I spent the next 13 years of my life. It was there that I encountered . . . (click for more)
Kevin Pluckter
Deacon | Director of Mercy Hill Youth
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Hi, I’m Kevin, and I serve as the deacon for the youth ministry at Mercy Hill. Alongside our leadership team, I partner with parents to help students grow in maturity, spiritual disciplines, and Christ-centered community . . . (click for more)
Paul Walton
Deacon | Home Group Leader
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Born and raised in San Jose, I am a contractor who works with my sons. My wife Karen and I love to garden and spend time with family and, most recently, our newest grandson. We found Mercy Hill online . . . (click for more)
Other
Here are some more key folks who help keep Mercy Hill rolling along in various ways!
Rebeca D'Angelo
Communications Coordinator
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I was born and raised in Mexico City but in 2017, my family and I moved to the Bay Area and I’ve been here ever since. I was born in a Christian home, but the gospel never really made sense to me . . . (click for more)