Meet our staff

Ricky Williams has served as the Director of HSSM since March of 2007.  He grew up attending Emmanuel and is delighted to have the opportunity to work at a place that means so much to him.  When not working with high school students, Ricky enjoys spending time with his wife Meghan, reading, and staying active in whatever way he can.  Ricky doesn't own a TV and thinks you shouldn't either.  Thoughts?  Send them his way!

  Ricky.Williams@erc.la
(562) 272-4990

Dave Nearpass hails from Chicago and is serving as the HSSM Intern while he attends seminary at
Fuller.  He has a heart for students of all ages and plans on becoming a missionary in the City of
Compton.  Dave enjoys basketball, surfing, reading, and eating.  He strives to live life by his motto:
“Life is Short.  Stunt It!”
  Dave.Nearpass@erc.la
(562) 272-4998

 Christina Jones is the HSSM Administrative Assistant.  She works hard at keeping track of all of the details that go into a successful ministry while also taking time to personally invest in the lives of high school girls.  Christina also works as a server at a restaurant in Burbank and enjoys hanging out with her family, Afro-Hatian dancing, and watching movies.  She has always said, “If I were a hot dog, I would eat myself."

 

Christina.Jones@erc.la
(562) 272-4983



Our ministries exist to welcome in students from within and outside of our church, and journey with them towards deeply connecting to Jesus, people, and mission. High School Ministry is filled with staff and volunteers who are fully committed to loving and leading these Students toward this discipleship.  Check it out!

 

 

Chris L. Cano
Director of Student Ministries
chris.cano@erc.la