As your MOPS/MOMSnext leadership team we exist to care for you through our morning meetings and beyond.

​We'd love to hear FROM you, we are here FOR you.

SARAH FERRARO

MOMSnext Coordinator

Sarah has been married to David, the love of her life, for 15 years. They have 3 children, Caleb (10), Trinity (8), and Lucas (4) which she homeschools.  She not only serves for us at MOPS, but she speaks at MOPS groups and serves on the board for the Whittier Pregnancy Care Clinic. Her biggest life update, is she recently got hired with MOPS International as the Membership Manager. She is passionate about helping mom’s navigate the journey of motherhood, loves spending time with family and friends, and believes that EVERY day must begin with coffee. A lot of coffee. and French Vanilla creamer! Sarah has a beautiful spirit that has been touched by the Grace of God, spilling over in love and kindness to those around her.

KRISTEN JONES

MOPS Coordinator

Kristen has been married to Karl for 12 years. They have two boys; Thomas (5) and Eli (3). She loves running, camping with her family, and having meaningful conversations with good friends. When the boys are FINALLY asleep, you can find Kristen enjoying a good book or binging on Netflix... usually old episodes of "The Office."

LORI ANN (L.A.) BACH

Mentor Mom Coordinator

Lori Ann or L.A. has been loyally married to Dan for 33 years! They have three children; Austin (28), Anna (25) and Alisa (22). While L.A. is an extreme extrovert she is a homebody through and through. L.A. doesn't consider herself creative unless she is in the kitchen. L.A. loves to cook and has a successful home business with Epicure. L.A.'s motto is that "EVERYTHING is more fun with friends (and food!)

CHRISTINE DAYTON

Mentor Mom Coordinator

Christine is a retired teacher/ administrator and has been faithfully married to John for 43 years! They have two adult children, Sarah married to Daniel, and Rebecca. Christine is Grammie to Hannah Mae (6), and AJ who is 3 in October. Christine has a passion for pouring into the next generation of women, specifically moms.

KATIE SMYLIE

Women's Ministry Shepherd

Katie is married to Kevin and they have four children: Steven, Megan, Claire, and Luke. If she could go anywhere, Katie would end up by the ocean with coffee and a good book. If the beach was on the Italian Riviera--even better! In the meantime, you'll find her studying and teaching the Bible, rocking out in her minivan and sharing a laugh with her neighbors.

KATI MITCHELL

Registration & Finance

Kati, a native Coloradan, has been married to Scott for 12 years. They have two kids, Chase (8) and Aly (4). Kati spends her days loving on her family, “doing all the things,” and embracing the role of homeschooling mom. Kati’s favorites are loyal friends, pedicures, snow, sports, good food, common sense, sincerity, quality time, the occasional soapbox, and using her skills to bless others in the little things.

DANIELA ELLINGTON

DGL Coordinator

Daniela has been married to Jarrett for 13 awesome years and have two children: Noah (6) and Olivia (3). Daniela loves coffee, working out, the beach, dancing, and Hamilton. You need a hug? She's your girl! GO LAKERS!

LINDSAY GOWING

Care & Concern

Lindsay hails from the Bay Area, but moved to Southern California 12 years ago. She and her husband, Andrew, have been married 7 years. Their babies are Paxton (5) and Adelyn (2). An evening with friends and family cooking, eating, and laughing till you pee makes her heart explode with happiness. She loves being creative, all things plants, and slowing down with a cup of tea and a good book. ​

LISA CRISTEA

Creative Activities & Mom Mall Coordinator

​Lisa and her husband Danny have been married for 12 years. They live in Brea with their three girls, Ella (9), Naomi (6), and Samantha (1). Lisa is the Operations Director for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Greather Los Angeles, supporting campus staff in their work with students and faculty across Southern California. When she’s not caring for her family or working, she enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, late night conversations at coffee shops, and wandering through plant nurseries deciding which plant she'll add to her houseplant graveyard.

ASHLEY PETRIE

Web/Graphics & Speaker Coordinator
Ashley and her husband, Daniel, have been married 6 years and have three children, Asher (4) and Abigail (2), and baby #3 on the way (due February 2021)! Ashley is a CPA and works part-time doing taxes during her free time. Some of her favorite things include working out, baking, reading a good book, drinking a hot cup of coffee, the fall season, and ALL things PUMPKIN!