Staff

Caleb Kaltenbach, Lead Pastor
ckaltenbach@theshepherd.org
Caleb came to Shepherd in 1999 to assume the role of associate pastor working in the areas of college ministry and life groups. He graduated from Ozark Christian College with an undergraduate degree in Biblical Studies, and holds a master's degree from Talbot School of Theology- Biola University. He and his wife reside in the West Valley area with their young son. Caleb will be responsible for casting vision, managing and leading the staff, raising funds, preaching 22+ times a year, as well as leading the involvement ministry and the 101 classes. When not working, Caleb enjoys sitting on the couch, watching movies, sitting on the couch, walking, going places with his family, hanging out with friends, and sitting on the couch.

Tony Montijo, Life Groups Pastor
tmontijo@theshepherd.org
He has one daughter and a beautiful wife named Ana. Tony has done work in the business world, and will come on staff as the Life Groups Pastor in June. He has done undergraduate work in business and management at DeVry University, and is finishing his degree in Christian Ministry at Hope International University. He will oversee the training and management of life groups. He will also run the encounter weekends and manage the School of Leaders.

Chris Robbins, Community Life Pastor
crobbins@theshepherd.org
Chris comes from the Carolinas. He was raised in a Christian home, and was confronted by the world when he was at Clemson University. After college, Chris moved to Hollywood to work in the industry. It did not take him long to secure work doing stunts for movies and videogames. A few years ago on Easter, Chris started working on his relationship with Christ. Today, he is an associate pastor at Shepherd Woodland Hills. He oversees our Bible fellowships, young adults, and youth ministries (while still doing some work in the industry to be a witness). He is also working on his masters degree at Talbot School of Theology.

Sean Costello, Operations Director
scostello@theshepherd.org
He is a native of Simi Valley. Sean is married to Jonina, and they have one daughter and one very small dog. Sean received his bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University, and is working on a master's degree in ministry leadership at Hope International University. He will manage the weekend services & equipment, the places we rent, business affairs, and events that occur within our community.

Miriam Kuevor, Extreme Kidz & Small Stars Director
mkuevor@theshepherd.org
Miriam comes from Northern California… Pleasanton to be exact. She has her bachelor’s degree from Cal State Northridge, and is finishing her master's degree in theology at Talbot School of Theology. She has worked at Shepherd the past few years in the area of college ministry, life groups, and women’s discipleship. She is excited to lead the children of Shepherd Woodland Hills.

 
Bob Carr, Worship Services Director
bobprayer@sbcglobal.net
Bob is one of our newest staff members that joined our team in August. He oversees the worship team, worship order, assists the operations director in the Sunday morning services, and will lead worship in a rotation. Bob loves the finer things of life: Jesus, family, Worship, and Prayer. In addition to leading our music ministry, Bob also serves in the prayer ministry that meets every Tuesday night. He has also had the honor of recording a CD of worship songs that he wrote.

Melissa Von Huene, Ministry & Office Mobilzer
mvonhuene@theshepherd.org
Melissa has been a long time member of Shepherd. More than anything, her desire is to honor and glorify God in everything she does. Melissa comes to us from the business world (where she gained management experience). Her husband is a teacher at Heart of the Valley Christian School, and they have been married for a few years now... no children yet, but 2 cats. Melissa has done college work at LA Mission College and Eternity Bible College. She will be helping us by increasing our ministry effectiveness on Sunday morning and then also during the week as we do day to day tasks.

Worship Leaders
Carlton Anderson
Ashley Collins