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8 Distinctives

8 Distinctives

At CBC, it is our intention that...

  1. The Bible is Central.
  2. We promote expository preaching.
  3. We seek to maintain a high view of God.
  4. We work to proclaim a biblical gospel.
  5. We have a genuine reliance on prayer.
  6. We have highly committed participants.
  7. We will look to authentic and sacrificial leaders.
  8. We will always be working to plant new churches.

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Mike Fabarez

Senior Pastor

Pastor Mike is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church.

Mike and his wife Carlynn grew up in Long Beach, California, attending high school together and then the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Pastor Mike graduated from Moody with a Bachelor's degree in Bible and Theology. Mike and Carlynn also attended the University of Arizona with Carlynn receiving her Bachelor's degree in Education. Pastor Mike earned his Master's Degree from Talbot School of Theology and a Doctorate from Westminster Theological Seminary in California.

Carlynn and Mike have three children, Matthew, John and Stephanie.



Staff List

Mike FabarezMike Fabarez

Senior Pastor

 Pete LasutschinkowPete Lasutschinkow

Associate Pastor

 Bobby BlakeyBobby Blakey

High School Pastor
Ben BlakeyBen Blakey

Assistant High School Pastor

 Lucas PaceLucas Pace

Jr. High Pastor

 Jon BenzingerJon Benzinger

Young Adults Pastor
Bent ChristiansenBent Christiansen

Director of Missions

 Susan GroverSusan Grover

Director of Kids Ministry

 Rick TalcottRick Talcott

Business Administrator
Jess WilliamsJess Williams

Director of Men's Ministry

 Stephanie SchwartzStephanie Schwartz

Director of Women's Ministry

 Gus FerreiraGus Ferreira

Director of Communications
Diana NicholDiana Nichol

Office Manager

 George IgawaGeorge Igawa

Chaplain

 Ramiro De La RivaRamiro De La Riva

Pastor CBC Hispanic Church
Ruth StaggsRuth Staggs

Assistant to the Senior Pastor

 Marci HarnishMarci Harnish

Accountant

 Eric EllingsonEric Ellingson

Technical Director
Talton TaitTalton Tait

Director of Facilities

 Debbie SchreinerDebbie Schreiner

Assistant to Kids Ministry

 Lindsey SromallaLindsey Sromalla

Assistant to Jr High and Young Adult Ministries
Julie StudebakerJulie Studebaker

Accountant Admin

 Rose WhiteRose White

Early Childhood Weekend Kids Coordinator

 Pamela RicciPamela Ricci

Receptionist
Kevin FinneyKevin Finney

Facilities manager

 Janie PenceJanie Pence

Compass KIDS, Elementary Coordinator

 Diana MatthewsDiana Matthews

Compass KIDS, Weekday Coordinator
Aimee CowellAimee Cowell

Thursday Night Kids Coordinator

 Debbie HackettDebbie Hackett

Bookstore Manager