David Goh, Senior Pastor

Dr. David T. Goh, Senior Pastor (Elder) : David has been Senior Pastor since January 1995. This appointment followed 7 years as associate pastor, where his areas included youth ministries and worship team. He has served as Adjunct Professor in New Testament Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. He and Janelle were married in 1984 and have two sons, Jordan and Hunter, and a daughter, Annalise. David is also the founder and president of Garden Pathways, the community service organization birthed by The Garden Community Church. In his free time, David loves to listen to his extensive collection of classical and Jazz CD's and is regularly traumatized by his loyalty to the Miami Dolphins and LA Lakers. David holds a B.A. in Fine Arts from CSUB, a Master of Divinity Fuller Seminary and a Ph.D. in New Testament Theology from the University of Durham, England.

Perry "Pep" Robey

Perry "Pep" Robey, Associate Pastor (Elder) : Pep's pastoral leadership focus is with Worship & the Arts, Adult Ministries and as Director of Garden School of Supernatural Ministry. Pep has served in ministry to youth, young adults and married couples since 1983. He was Senior Pastor of the Dwelling Place, a home church-planting ministry he founded, until it merged together with GCC in 1996. Pep and Angie were married in 1988, are co-laborers in the ministry, and have two children, Emily and Blaine. Pep enjoys music, all sports, especially basketball and golf, and playing with his family. Pep holds a teaching credential through UCLA.

Rob Allison

Rob Allison is an Associate Pastor at The Garden Community Church in Bakersfield Ca. He oversees the Outreach, Missions and Young Adults departments. As a teenager Rob was heavily involved with skateboarding particularly pool skating. He won contests and was a member of the Endless Wave Skateboard Team. Rob gave his life to the Lord in August of 1979 at the age of 17. Rob played guitar and bass in a few christian bands through the 80's and early 90's, did some touring and recorded a C.D. He and his wife, Kathy, were married in November 1981 and are the parents of two sons, Bobby and Steven. Rob founded the popular music venue called The Gate in February 1997. In March of 1998 Rob founded a church service called The Plant that reaches out to those who come in through The Gate. In 2005 he was instrumental in pioneering The Shindig that reaches out to skateboarders throughout Bakersfield. Rob has traveled in mission work to Tanzania Africa, Romania & Mexico.

Terry Kirkindoll

Terry Kirkindoll, Associate Pastor of Children and Family Minstries: Terry has an extensive background in leading and organizing youth ministry. Prior to his appointment to Pastor of Student Ministries, Terry has served as an intern in the GCC youth ministry since 1995. He has taught high school students, coordinated retreats, mobilized athletic groups, and mentored students. He enjoys movies, art, music, drama, cooking, and all sports. Terry holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies from C.S.U.B.

Administration Team

• Kathy Allison - Church Receptionist
• Cindy Belcher - Administrative Assistant for GSSM
• Stacia Grafton - Pastoral Assistant
  
• Annette Dominguez - Missions Coordinator for China & Mexico
• Jessica Eveland - Administrator
• Vanessa Allen - Children's Ministry Coordinator
  
• Josh Graham - Sound Technician & Development Coordinator
  
• Nancy Leonard - Finance Administrator & Pastoral Counselor
• Tim Neilson - Maintenance Supervisor
  
• Angie Robey - Children's Worship Coordinator & Administrative Assistant to the Elders
• Brian Slominski - Graphic Arts & Technical Services