It is Jeff's greatest joy to invest in those who then get to invest in others for kingdom impact! Jeff has been in ministry for 30 years and has worked in students, families, groups, and campus pastor ministry before stepping into his role here at Northgate. He is passionate about getting a glimpse of the eternal through the lives of the people he works with that passionately seek out Christ in their life on a daily basis. Jeff has his Master’s Degree from Western Seminary in Evangelism and Equipping. He and his wife of 21 years, Shara, have three children, Jackson (16), Isabella (14), and Charlotte (12). Jeff loves music, cooking, traveling, podcasting, comic books, and sitting over conversations with a beverage.

Larry and his wife Michelle moved to the Bay Area in 2010 to pastor at Northgate. His wife Michelle is a full-time teacher and athletic trainer at American Canyon High School. Together they have 4 children. Madilynn, Malachi, Elsie and Demetrius, their two boys were adopted, Malachi from Ethiopia, Africa and Demetrius as a foster child in Solano County, Ca. Larry attended and graduated with a Master’s degree in Ministry and Biblical Studies from Hope International University. Larry is passionate about the local and global church. An avid sports fan and loves to dream.

Karl is a husband, dad, pastor, and lover of Oreos. He and his wife, Jen, have two beautiful girls, Ruby and Georgia. They love all things Disney and vacation there whenever they have a chance. Karl is passionate about making disciples of the next generation so that more people can get to know the awesome love of Jesus.

Founder at New Ground Network and works at Pastor of Innovation at Community Christian Church

Currently, in addition to teaching as an Adjunct Professor of Ministry and Bible at Hope International University, he helps churches and church leaders engage with nuance and thoughtfulness in difficult conversations that they are often not having. He guides and mentors individuals as they walk through transitions of deconstruction and reconstruction of their faith. He also works with churches and leaders who are finding new ways for the church to move forward in post-evangelical realities.