Angel Escudero
Lead Pastor
I lived in Charlotte since I was 8 years old. Most of that time was spent here on the East side. This is home for me. My family and I have a strong calling in our hearts for this city, God has called us to be witnesses of His good news here at home! As you can see by this amazing professional picture that was taken of us LOL, I have a beautiful wife name Jenny who is the love of my life and I've been happily married to for over 10 years and two amazing, adorable, headache giving, patient stealing, the best thing that has ever happen to me in my life sons! Lucas and Levi. We are here to serve our city and love our community.
Cathy Jones
Executive Pastor
When I was a teenager, I spent many summers going on mission trips with my youth group. This really paved the way for my passion for ministry and spreading the love of Jesus to others. I was born and raised in Charlotte and graduated from East Meck High School. This is where the love for the East side of Charlotte started.
I met my husband, Chris, in 1999 at Gardner Webb University and have been married for 15 years. We have 3 beautiful, witty children, Khalil (25), Jacob (11), and Genesis (5). We are excited about what God is going to do in our family, church and community.
I met my husband, Chris, in 1999 at Gardner Webb University and have been married for 15 years. We have 3 beautiful, witty children, Khalil (25), Jacob (11), and Genesis (5). We are excited about what God is going to do in our family, church and community.
Ian & Sarai Rivera
Kids Pastors
Hey there! We are Ian and Sarai Rivera, your kid’s pastors here at GLC East! We were born and raised in NY, my husband and I have been together since we were teens. We’ve been married for almost 5 years and have two beautiful daughters, Gracelynn and Stella. I’ve been in the children’s ministry since I was 15 years old, and being able to continue this ministry here in NC, with my husband, has been a huge blessing. I’ve always had love for every child that God has put in my life. Our mission in the children’s ministry is to lead them to the feet of Jesus, where they will learn the true meaning of love and how important they truly are to him. God bless you, we can’t wait to see what God has in store for our future generations!
jason and julie Brantley
Outreach Coordinators
Hey there, We are Jason and Julie Brantley, your official community outreach coordinators for GLC East! We're all about spreading love and kindness to the people of East Charlotte, a place that holds a special spot in our hearts. Julie grew up here, and Jason in Monroe, so we're both thrilled to serve this community. We've been married for 16 amazing years and have two incredible daughters, Kaitlyn (11) and Ryleigh (8), who keep us on our toes. We're passionate about making a difference in our community by meeting physical and spiritual needs. Our ultimate goal is to share the peace, joy, and hope that we've found through our faith in Jesus and by showing the love of Jesus to everyone around us. We cant wait to see the positive impact God is going to make on this amazing community!