Ridgeline Leadership
Matt Jeffreys- Lead Pastor
Matt is slightly vertically challenged, and overly passionate about almost everything! He is primarily responsible for vision, leadership, and the majority of teaching on Sundays. Matt enjoys hiking, running, reading, wrestling with his kids, lemon meringue pie, and cleaning out the garage every other month. He has been married to Sharon since 1999 and they have three children, Jayci age 6, Cade age 4, and Karis age 2. You can reach Matt at .
Fun Facts:
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Fast-Food: Chick-fil-A
Favorite Author(s): Dallas Willard, Timothy Keller, David McCullough, D.A. Carson
On My Ipod: John Mayer, U2, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tons of COUNTRY
Favorite TV Show(s): NCIS, Glades, Hawaii Five-0, Blue Bloods
Most Desired Super-Power: Texting with 2 thumbs
Unusual Passion: Magnum PI (You know you love it!!!)
Gavin Papit- Assosiate Pastor/Media
Gavin would rather be snowboarding then working, but apparently he needs to provide for his wife, Nicole, and one year old son, Dalton. He loves coffee, and may be slightly addicted to caffeine. He is currently working on his Masters of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena. One day, in the super distant future, he may actually earn that degree...maybe. Gavin is primarily responsible for leadership of our children and student ministries. You can reach gavin at .
Fun Facts:
Favorite Color: What is light urple?
Favorite Fast-Food: Drive-thru sushi...that exists, right?
Favorite Author(s): Rob Bell.
On My Ipod: Muse, MGMT, David Crowder Band, Vampire Weekend.
Favorite TV Show(s): The Simpsons, Modern Family, Big Bang Theory, White Collar.
Most Desired Super-Power: A slightly heightened sense of smell.
Unusual Passion: Opposing Jay.
Erin Fonda- Events/Administration
Erin graduated college with a degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood. From there she began teaching in the private schools of Orange County, Ca. During that time she met and fell in love with the most remarkable man. Two years later they married and life has been a roller coster since. They have two small children, Samantha who is 5 and Ryan who is 3. Since she became a wife and mother, her desire to cook has grown into what she knows for sure is a passion. The menu, shopping & prepairng good food for her family and friends is something that she finds great joy in. Ridgeline came into their life in the summer of 2009 and they have been "hooked" ever since. She finds such pride in being part of this Ridgeline Family. You can reach Erin at .
Fun Facts:
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Fast-Food: With out a doubt, hands down, Del Taco.
Favorite Author(s): Maya Angelo, Jenny Mcarthy.
On My Ipod: Everything Jack Johnson & John Legand. Classic Judd's & alot of country.
Favorite TV Show(s): How I Met Your Mother, Showtime Presents...Dexter, Nurse Jackie, etc.
Most Desired Super-Power: I wanna cook like a rock star. Fast and Delicious.
Unusual Passion: I really love a good organizational challenge. True Story. BUT I also really love reading cook books on a slow Sunday afternoon.