Get to know Pastor John and his family

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John Stewart is the Pastor of Student Ministries at Palm Canyon Community Church.  He started there on August 14th, 1989 and has been the only Youth Pastor at the church.  When Pastor John first arrived, the youth group had ten students in a combined Middle School and High School group and now - through Direct Effect and The EDGE - many are coming every month, hearing the good news of Jesus Christ and growing closer in their relationship to God.  We thought we'd let you know a little bit about his family...

The Marriage

Pastor John and Patti Stewart were married on March 25th, 1989 at New Life Community Church in Artesia, CA.  They met at that same church when they were both in junior high school and long before dating (as seniors in high school) they were close friends.  They moved to Moreno Valley five months after being married when Pastor John accepted a call to work at Palm Canyon.

The Children

Brayden is the oldest son and was born on May 8, 1994... Mother's Day!  It was the best Mother's Day gift Patti's ever received.  He loves baseball (any sport really), the computer, video games and reading.  Brayden is currently in the seventh grade and loves being involved in our middle school ministry and playing keyboards for Rock N Faith (the band for our Children's Ministry on Sunday mornings).

Trent was born four years and four days after Brayden on May 12, 1998.  He continues to be "active" In the truest sense of the word.  He also loves sports, the computer, video games, and reading with his mom.  He is currently in the third grade and is involved in church through AWANA and The Rock.  He helps his mom in Bible Buddies on Sunday morning and also plays drums and sings for Rock N Faith.

Both boys attend Calvary Chapel Christian School in Moreno Valley and Brayden is on the baseball team.  Most of the boy’s free time is spent with each other, the family, and their neighborhood friends.  They enjoy swimming in the pool, light saber battles (yeah Star Wars), the computer, video games, and of course baseball (backyard, front yard, house, wherever).  They also love God and are growing in their knowledge and understanding of Him.

The Wrap Up

Pastor John is one lucky man.  A great wife, terrific children, and a nice home...God has been good.  Time is of the essence for the family and with so much going on at church, it's nice sometimes just to get away and spend some quality time together.  It is Pastor John and Patti's desire that their family would grow closer together as they grow closer to God.  They want to raise their boys to know Jesus and to share the gifts God has given them to make a difference in the Kingdom of God (as they are trying to do themselves).