MEET OUR TEAM!

J. Patrick Wright

State Administrative Bishop

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Jan Wright
State Women's Discipleship Director

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Joel Reyes, Youth & Discipleship Director

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Grecia Reyes, Girls Ministries Coordinator

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Diego Campos
Multicultural Ministries Coordinator

Diego and Ana Maria Campos, together with their children Samuel and Sofia, are Missionary Pastors from Colombia. Throughout more than 20 years they have served the Church of God denomination and different social projects in Colombia and now, in the United States. Diego is an Ordained Minister from the Church of God and has a Bachelor's degree in Philology and Languages. Nowadays, he is serving as the Lead Pastor of the Poplar Church of God and as the Multicultural Ministries Coordinator for California and Nevada. Ana Maria serves along with her husband in the Poplar Church of God as Children and Family Pastor. She has a Bachelor's degree in Children Development and Education. Samuel and Sofia are both high school students. Committed with God and the people around them, they love to serve the community and their goal is to make a difference in every place they are.

Johnny Taylor, Ministerial Development Director 

Johnny Taylor is an authentic leader who is passionate about helping people to discover, develop, and deploy their skills, talents, gifts, and callings for the sake of Jesus and His mission. He believes that disciples who make disciples is the heart of a healthy, strong, multiplying church.

Johnny is currently serving as Lead Pastor of Life Cathedral Church of God in Fresno California and the Ministerial Development Director of the Churches of God in California-Nevada Region. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Intercultural Studies- Urban Missions, from Patten University. Along with his wife, Lisa Taylor, he has three wonderful daughters and five grandchildren. 

Dr. Mark A. Taylor, Ministerial Care Director

Mark Taylor is a compassionate and empathetic leader dedicated to helping leaders achieve holistic health so they can empower, enrich, and inspire others to develop healthy and holy habits. Through soul-care mentoring and therapeutic support, Mark provides guidance and encouragement to nurture personal and spiritual well-being in those he serves.

Mark serves as the Lead Pastor of Thrive Church (Church of God) in Visalia, California, and as the Ministerial Care Director for the Churches of God in the California-Nevada Region. His academic journey includes an Associate of Science in Human Services from the College of the Sequoias, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Brandman University, dual Master’s degrees in Clinical & Mental Health Counseling and Discipleship & Ministry Leadership, and a Doctor of Ministry in Clinical Mental Health, specializing in ministerial trauma. Mark and his wife, Christy, are both faculty members at Patten University, where they are dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual insight necessary for impactful ministry and community leadership. Together, they minister under God’s anointing, sharing their life experiences and challenges to inspire and connect with those they serve.

“Ministers who have suffered trauma need a sanctuary for their souls—a place where their wounds are acknowledged, their pain is honored, and their healing is nurtured. Caring for them is not just an act of compassion; it’s an investment in the strength and resilience of the church.”

Contact info:
Email: markt.thrivewell@gmail.com
Cell: 559 972 0511

[All calls are confidential.]

Dr. Sue Webb is senior Pastor of the Chapel of Praise Church of God in Santa Paula, CA. She began her ministry at the age of 15 and accepted her first pastoral appointment in 1972. She holds a Masters and Doctor of Ministry degree from California Graduate School of Theology in Pasadena, California.

Dr. Webb has served as Chaplain to the Southern California Motion Picture Council.

Dr. Webb, with the support and partnership of her late husband, James, has served as Spirit Care Director since 2006 where she coordinates ministry events for our retired ministers and widows.

STATE COUNCIL (L TO R)

Back Row: L to R: Dan Moore, Clifton Clarke, Johnny Bunch, Robert Proctor, Tobey Montgomery, Johnny Taylor

Front Row: L to R: Jonathan Goats, Ramon Briones, Administrative Bishop Sean S. O'Neal, Joshua Montgomery, Mark Taylor

STATE YOUTH BOARD

CHURCH HEALTH, EVANGELISM & CHURCH PLANTING BOARD

L to R: Danny Henderson, Youth & Discipleship Director Joel Reyes, Aubrey Querry, Gami Noyola (Not shown, David Ortiz and Joseph Alicea)

L to R: Administrative Bishop Sean S. O'Neal, Michael Harwell, Dennis Adams, Deena Querry, Sergio Acedo, Denis Achazo