Staff

STAFF

Mike Johnson, Campus Pastor
mjohnson@theshepherd.org
Mike has 3 kids (Michael, Mason, and Makiah) and a wonderful wife, Molly.  He began as Campus Pastor in July of 2010.  A Coach his entire adult life, Mike looks forward to coaching the staff and members at Shepherd Woodland Hills through life's ups and downs!  He received his B.A. from Purdue University and will be working on a degree in Biblical Studies.

Chester Nisperos, Life Groups Pastor
cnisperos@theshepherd.org
Chester arrived to the U.S. from the Philippines at the age of 3 and was raised in the valley. He married his Junior High School sweetheart, Alberta, and is the proud dad of two awesome kids, Cayla and Ethan.

He left his corporate job of 14 years as an Operations Manager and is now looking forward to help reach the West Valley community to Christ, grow disciples, LifeGroups and build strong godly marriages and families.

He considers himself a man who is tremendously blessed to now have the privilege of serving God in full-time ministry. He resonates with how God does not call the equipped but equips those that He called. He is excited to complete his education in Biblical Studies.

Chester enjoys time with family, date nights, riding his bike (road and mountain), Thai food, and an occasional ice cold can of Diet Coke.

Fred Blattner, Children's Director
fblattner@theshepherd.org
Fred is a lifetime resident of Los Angeles and currently lives in West Hills with his lovely wife Alex, and his sons Sam and Jonathan. He has been blessed to work with kids virtually all his adult life in capacities ranging from summer camp director and counselor to youth sport coach to referee to high school teacher to youth group volunteer... He's been serving in kid's ministry for over 15 years. His favorite thing to do is to spend time with his family. He is currently working on an M.A. in Ministry at Hope International University...and has never said "no" to a hot cup of coffee.

Dustin Stout, Director of Student Ministries
dstout@theshepherd.org
Dustin is originally from Pennsylvania. He moved out to LA in 2003 to study acting. He graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and did some further work at Pierce College. He is currently working on a B.A. in Biblical Studies. Dustin has a passion to reach middle and high school students with the Gospel, and to show them how relevant it is for their life today.  Besides reading the Bible, Dustin enjoys movies and spending time with friends.

WORSHIP LEADERS
Leyla Hoyle
Brandon Aram