Ray has been in ministry for over 30 years and the pulpit minister at North Oaks since July 2007. He has served congregations in South Dakota, Texas, Colorado, N ew York and Massachusetts. Ray has a M.A. in Religion and a M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction—Adult Education. More important to Ray than his formal education is his relationship with the Lord.  His favorite text of the Bible is “For the grace of God has dawned upon the world with healing for all mankind; and by it we are disciplined to renounce godless ways and worldly desires, and to live a life of temperance, honesty and godliness in the present age, looking forward to the happy fulfillment of our hope when the splendor of our great God and Savior Christ Jesus will appear. ” (Titus 2:11-13 REB). Ray married his college sweet heart, Cindy, more than 30 years ago. He is the proud dad to three children. Ray is also “grampy” to three biological grandchildren.  Ray enjoys writing, backpacking, working on his website,http://rays-rama.tripod.com and going to the beach with Cindy. Ray feels so blessed to be a part of the North Oaks family. He in

Ron has been a minister with the churches of Christ since 1966. He has served as a minister, Elder, Dean of the Southern California School of Evangelism, and as a teacher in both public and private colleges. Ron has a B.S. in Business Administration (Oklahoma Christian College, 1966); a M.A in Religion and a M. Divinity (Pepperdine University 1975 & 1992). Ron has also done some doctoral studies at Harding University . Ron and his wife Sheila were both born and raised in California. They were married in January of 1967. They have three grown children, 10 grand-children and one great-granddaughter. Sheila works at a doctor's office. Ron and Sheila love spending time with each other and their family. They also enjoy entertaining and getting to know others. Sheila is an avid reader and Ron loves to play tennis. Ron serves the church here part-time, focusing primarily on the small group's ministry. Our goal is to have every member active in a small group.

Dan Stegall was born on March 25,1974 in San Jose, California. He grew up in Northern California. Dan married Katie on October 28,2001.  In 2001, Dan was ba ptized. He is a Sales Manager for Marchon Eyewear where he sells Calvin Klein frames. Katie is a homemaker and a notary. Dan and Katie have two sons, Daniel, who is going to be 8 years old this year and Jonah who is going to be 3.  Dan coaches the North Oaks Softball team.  Dan is an LA Dodgers and a Dallas Cowboys fan and his family's favorite vacation spot is Kauai.  Dan feels very blessed to be able to work with the youth!

Dan Garcia - Born on April 4,1977 in Glendale, California. He grew up in Sun Valley and moved to Canyon Country when he was in junior high. Dan married Carrie on July 29, 2000. He was baptized during the We Care Campaign in 2001. Dan has his own business in financial services, helping and educating families to become properly protected, debt free and financially independent. Carrie teaches 7th and 8th grade art at Castaic Middle School. Dan and Carrie have two daughters , Jane, who is 7 years old and Abby who is 4. Dan enjoys sports of all kinds, but especially loves playing football and basketball. Dan's favorite thing to do is spend as much time as possible with his family!