We believe that the leadership of the local church should be formed by the Scriptures rather than the world. For us, this means that LFDC is led by a plurality (Acts 20:17) of pastor/elders (Titus 1:5), qualified for leadership by the grace of Jesus Christ and in accordance with the requirements given by the Apostles (1 Timothy 3:1–13).

Jesse Smout
Lead Pastor of Preaching & Vision
I am unapologetically Calvinistic, charismatic, credo-baptistic, and Gospel-centered. If you do not know me, I am madly in love with my wife, Cecelia & am currently obsessed with parenting my boy, Luke. In my free time you will likely find me studying, reading, writing, drawing, or watching sports. I enjoy social gatherings, hiking and traveling with my family. If you catch me on a Sunday, plan on opening the Word of God and going through it with me. If you need prayer, I am happy to pray for God to work in your life; whether for healing, transformation, or anything else. Soli Deo Gloria!

Rachel salcido-cowley
Pastor of Children's Ministries & Prophecy
