SOLANO COMMUNITY CHURCH STAFF

  • Miguel Castuera - Assistant Pastor

    Miguel was born in Burbank, California to a Mexican immigrant family.  He began vocational ministry at the age of 17.  God graciously led Miguel to Solano in 2013.  He married Olesia in 2019 and had a "Mexikranian" wedding with mariachis.  He loves the scriptures and has a B.A. in Music from U.C. Riverside and an M.A. from Biola in Biblical Studies.  Miguel sees music as an important tool for the spread of the gospel of Jesus in the Bay Area and has written songs with his role model, Tommy Walker.  He also enjoys participating in various musical projects outside of church. 


    "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light."  1 Peter 2:9

    Email: miguel at solanochurch.org

  • Sandra Payne -  Children's Ministry Director

    Sandra has extensive experience as a teacher and educator to middle school children. Sandra has a heart for Solano and reaching El Cerrito.

    Email: sandra at solanochurch.org

  • Emily Tyler -  Children's Ministry Coordinator

    Emily was raised in a Christian home, as her father was a pastor in her early years. She came to faith early, and the Lord has continued to call her ever since. Coming from South Carolina, she and her husband Nick moved to the East Bay in late 2021. Familiar with the feeling of being left out Emily loves making friends and helping others feel connected. She loves trying new things, going to new places, eating new foods, and sharing all those experiences.

    Email: emilytyler at solanochurch.org

  • Martin Kang -  Operations Director

    Simultaneously born with his brother into a Christian home in Southern California, Martin came to personally know Jesus as a sophomore in high school. He spent a few formatively painful years living in Korea, grew up in the San Gabriel Valley, and came up to the Bay Area for college, and studied American Studies at Cal. There are far too many books, succulents, and coffee-related supplies in his apartment—but he thoroughly enjoys them all. 

    Email: martin at solanochurch.org

  • Denise Boyle - Administrative Coordinator & Facility Manager

    Denise is a Bay Area native.  Raised in a Christian home, she came to know Jesus as her personal savior as a young child.  She is a wife to Edward (since 1993) and mom to two daughters, Erin born in 1998 and Dylan born in 2005.  Denise has never met a craft she doesn't like, and as the wife of a hardware store owner has become handier than she ever imagined was possible.

    Email: denise at solanochurch.org

Leadership


  • Elders

    The biblical roles for elders can be summarized as teaching, modeling, overseeing, and praying, as found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, Acts 20:28 and 1 Peter 5:1-3. 


    The elders participate in and serve as the advisory body for Preaching and Teaching. Shepherding of Home Group leaders, Gospel Academy, Pastoral Counseling, and more.


    Solano's elders are selected by the current elders via prayer, demonstrated calling and an interview process that includes their testimony, agreement to our Statement of Faith, views on our secondary and tertiary doctrines, personal character, Vision Alignment, and references from inside and outside our church.


    Our current elders are:

    Peter Konz, Jim Wu, Brett Procek, Paul Nuñez


    You can contact them by emailing elders at solanochurch.org.


  • Council

    The council helps to ensure the spiritual direction of the church and establish the purpose, mission, and values of the church through the following capacities: reviewing the ministry of the Senior Pastor; overseeing and recommending an annual budget; aiding in the care of staff and establishment of HR procedures; overseeing the missions committee; adding new members; and helping advise in the stewardship of facilities.


    Our current council members are:

    Dave M., BK Kim, Melissa Lau, Rina Woodfin, Rob Hansen, and Annie Helms.

    You can contact them by emailing council at solanochurch.org.