Meet Our Team

 
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CHRISTOPHER MEEKINS

lead PASTOR

Chris has ministry experience the Vineyard Association of Churches, Young Life, FCA, and Navigators. He served with Vineyard Columbus Church on pastoral staff from 2005-2012. During his time, Chris helped to launch a campus ministry on various central Ohio campuses including The Ohio State University. He holds a BA in Political Science and Religion from Ashland University, a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. His final thesis project explored a strategy for launching new churches in large US cities.

Chris’s passion is to lead people to experience the love of God in Jesus. He has a burden to call the church to experience spiritual awakening and see people fulfill their God-given purpose. Currently, Chris resides in Santa Monica, CA with his wife Nicole and their daughter, Maren.

PATRICK VUKOVICH

PASTORAL RESIDENT

Patrick Vukovich moved to Los Angeles seventeen years ago to “make it in Hollywood.” With such an undefined goal he was lucky to eventually find his current job producing HGTV’s House Hunters.  He enjoys seeing & talking about movies, eating new food, drinking new beer, singing karaoke, and running marathons with Team World Vision.  Patrick serves on Pac City’s Board of Directors and Pac City Community Team.

NICOLE MEEKINS

PAC CITY WOMEN

Nicole works as a holds a BS in Chemistry from Ashland University, and a MS degree from Temple University School of Pharmacy in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs.

Nicole is thrilled to be a working mom doing her best to lead both men and women to reach their fullest potential. She has a burden to see more women discover their calling in their home, neighborhood, and profession.

KATE PIEPER

PAC CITY WOMEN

Kate Pieper is passionate about equipping and empowering women to lead in all areas of life. In her day job, she works with a research initiative at USC to investigate inclusion in entertainment and advocate for change. Kate is delighted to use her knowledge and insight on behalf of Pac City Women and as a part of Pac City's Board of Directors. Kate spent four years living and working in Cambodia, which broadened her worldview and her heart for the vulnerable. Kate loves to read, laugh, travel, and learn about people.