Along with being a devilishly handsome young man Parker can lift a brick house with just one arm. Sometimes he can be seen wearing a man-cape around the Refinery as he rescues teenagers from the grips of evil. He is a modern day hero who attends college in his free time and is passionate about Junior High and High School Ministries along with hunting wolverines on vacations in Montana. He can usually be found selling a bag of popcorn or throwing a dodgeball at helpless students. All in all he’s a pretty good guy who you’d allow your daughter to marry.
Jonelle prays for 3 extra hours in every day. When she's not at the Refinery, you can often find her sitting at her sewing machine making costumes or working for Mickey Mouse . She is a dire hard 49er fan and a frustrated supporter of the Seattle Mariners. She is an avid gamer and plays video and tabletop games as often as she is able.
Taylor Ishii has been a member of Saddleback Church for the past two decades. He grew up in both Wildside and HSM and is now an HSM volunteer. Taylor is currently studying at Fuller Theological Seminary and is a self-labeled, not so secret, theology nerd. Come up and ask him a question about God if you have some time to kill, he'll probably talk your ear off! Taylor's other love is soccer, specifically his obsession with Manchester United Football Club. And yes, there will be soccer in heaven...
Casey has served at Saddleback Church since the late 90's. Sounds like a long time. doesn't it? Well, Casey enjoys every second of it. He grew up playing in Saddleback worship bands since age 11. He has a passion for helping students in anyway possible, and if it includes music, it's just a bonus. He loves candy and sweets, so if you see him throw him a few skittles. He's really tall, but he's not mean at all. Casey will show you a smile if you drop by for a while.
Jeremy is in charge of coordinating events in the Refinery and can frequently be seen slacking off watching sports, texting, or shooting hoops. He is a graduate from Liberty University with a Sport Management Degree but don’t ask him to know much about anything. He’s an avid supporter of Wisconsin sports’ teams even after being asked to leave the state several times. He has a lot of love for helping students believe in themselves and finding Christ. He loves his mom…
Matt Reynolds is the Refinery Director as well as being one of the supervisors on the Saddleback Church Security Team. Matt has a huge heart for students and that’s how he found himself in this dual role here at Saddleback Church. He is a die-hard Sinatra fan, who loves to cook. Matt leads a high school small group and is also very involved in the High School Ministry here at Saddleback. He has a diverse background that includes a 30+ year career in law enforcement before coming on Staff here at Saddleback Church.
WILDSIDE is the junior high ministry at Saddleback Church! Every weekend seventh and eighth grade students from all over South Orange County come to Wildside to connect with other students, have fun, worship together and learn about Jesus in real and relevant ways. In addition to our weekend services Wildside offers mid-week small groups, special events, student leadership programs, and opportunities to serve locally and globally. We'd love to have you join us!
Service Times: Saturdays at 4:30 & 6:30 p.m. Sundays at 9:00 & 11:15 a.m.
HSM is our High School Ministry here at Saddleback Church, serving students in 9 through 12 grades. HSM shatters the stereotype that church is boring! Our weekend services are created to celebrate life in a way that is fun for believers and welcoming to thosewho don't normally attend church. We offer an experience that allows students to worship God in a way that makes it easy for them to invite their friends. We also strive to connect our HSM students to each other by encouraging them to join an HSM Small Group where they’ll learn more about how to grow in their own personal relationship with God.
Every week, college-age young adults from all over Orange County come together to explore questions and search for something bigger than themselves ...something that's beyond their busy worlds of homework, stress, work and ideas of success. From our weekly worship experiences to trips that take you halfway around the world, we are a community of passionate young adults that journeys through life together. Whether you hate church, have never been to church, or grew up in Sunday school, just...come as you are to Crave! Crave is a welcoming place for you to connect with others and seek answers to life's most compelling questions. Come as you are!
Service Times: Thursdays at 7:15
FUEL is Saddleback Church’s exciting, new community for young adults ages 20s/30s. Join us on Sunday evenings in the state-of-the-art Refinery for teaching, powerful worship, delicious food, and great conversations! It’s a perfect opportunity to bring someone who's never been to church! Bring friends, family or meet up with your small group. So come early, grab some food and get to know others!
Service Times: Sundays at 5:00
The Landing is here for students in junior high and high school who need some extra help coping with life. Some of our students are. Hurting because of what's happened to them, others have just walked down some dark roads. No matter why students are having a rough time, The Landing offers a clear path back to health and healing from the craziness and pain of life.
Service Times: Fridays at 7:00
Giggles, wiggles, bubbles and more! Kiddie Gym is a parent-and-me gym class for children ages 1-4. Kiddie Gym encourages your child's development through gym play, music-making, storytelling and play-based activities. This class features fun music, engaging gym play, parachutes, bubbles and more! For information regarding Kiddie Gym, please contact Claire at claireb@saddleback.com
Times: Fridays at 9:30-10:15am for ages 1-2 Fridays at 10:30-11:15am for ages 1-4
Cost: $30 per child Nov. & Dec. you can pay as you go or all at once!
The women's fitness well-being classes are taught by an ISSA certified fitness trainer and are a combination of cardio and resistance training (resistance bands and dumb bell weights). We combine callisthenic, plyometric, weight resistance/bands and core exercises in these 1 hour classes which are held every Mon/Wed/Thurs and the cost is $5 each week. Bring water and a towel, we supply everything else!
If you are 40 or over come enjoy some fellowship while getting some exercise playing pick up basketball. Our ministry wants to connect Christians and Non-Christians by playing basketball in a safe and healthy environment.
Times: Mondays from 6:30 - 9:00
The Refinery Deli offers fresh, healthy options for lunch and dinner. We also offer a gluten-free & dairy-free menu full of delicious offerings that contain no processed sugars or excess amounts of saturated fats. Guilt-free and Daniel Plan approved!
Menu Gluten-Free Menu
Hours: M-F 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Taco Tues. 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. $1.00 Tacos Saturday 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 – 2:00 p.m. Sunday Dinner 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Buffet
The Refinery Grill House puts a unique spin on classics like hamburgers and hot dogs while also serving up a healthier version of grill house fare. From our organic, grass-fed burgers to the So Cal Lettuce Wraps, there’s something tasty for everyone!
Menu
Hours: M-F 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 – 2:00 p.m.
The Refinery Café serves up coffee, espresso, signature teas, soft serve ice cream and delicious baked goods. Grab a drink and a snack, and enjoy!
Hours: M-F 8:00 – 2:00 p.m. Tuesday (Taco Tues.) 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Saturday 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday Dinner 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Imagine a Starbucks, the beach, a skate park, an art gallery, a gym, and a theater all rolled into one amazing building. That’s what the Refinery at Saddleback Church is all about!
We have a newly-renovated skate park for you to skate and ride. Not a skater? Come check out our arcade games, Xbox Kinect stations, foosball tables, ping pong tables, and more. We have lounge areas throughout the building where you can catch up with your friends or actually do your homework! You can play ball in our full and half court gym, or in our outdoor sand volleyball court.
We’ve got great food as well. Grab a burger and a soda and watch a ballgame on our many TVs located throughout the You can even catch a Monday Night Football game on our theater’s big screen! Step outside and roast some marshmallows at our fire pits as you listen to the waterfall.
Come check us out today! Got questions? Contact Jeremy Pestor at jeremyp@saddleback.com or (949) 609-8687.
