NorthPark is a thriving community of ordinary people from all backgrounds and life experiences. Together, we are committed to serving the Santa Clarita Valley through the power of the gospel so that others may know and follow Jesus. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, NorthPark has a place for you. We hope that you will join us.

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Pastor/Elders

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Carl Dever
Carl Dever

Carl serves as a pastor/elder at NorthPark after serving as a deacon and member of this body for over 18 years.  He is blessed by his wife Julie and their four children: Andrew, Rachel, Amy and Sarah. With an aerospace engineering degree from The Ohio State University, Carl is an engineering executive for a large aerospace company. In his bits of free time, Carl enjoys movies, family traveling, music, camping, playing and watching sports (especially the Buckeyes!).

Contact Carl at carl.dever@northpark.com

Bob Lininger
Bob Lininger

Bob serves as a pastor/elder at NorthPark after serving in the Fire Department for many years before becoming a Pastor/Elder at NorthPark. He currently leads our Care Ministry. Pastor Bob, and his wife Margaret, are beloved at NorthPark for the wisdom and much valued perspective they bring. Bob is big-hearted and sincere--and he's great at giving hugs--be sure to get one when you see him. You'll feel the love! Contact Bob at bob.lininger@northpark.com

Jim Foote
Jim Foote

Jim serves as a pastor/elder at NorthPark, and his wife Janette have lived in Santa Clarita since 1992 when they moved their family from Northern California. They have attended NorthPark since 1992. Jim has been active in leading a Sunday morning class and weekly Small Group. Jim holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management and is currently Advanced faculty for the University of Phoenix in the School of Business.  He is a Vietnam Army Veteran, a flight instructor, and an avid backpacker who is always looking for a new trail.

Contact Jim at jim.foote@northpark.com

Scott Jette
Scott Jette

Scott serves as a pastor/elder at NorthPark. After high school, Scott joined the Marines and rose to the rank of Sergeant. After his service, Scott transitioned to corporate America where he worked in Research and Design for both LA Gear and K-Swiss. After a decade of expense reports and boardroom meetings, he accepted an invitation to join his church staff in Hollywood where he served as Administrative Pastor for ten years. In 2008, he started a company to help churches and businesses better manage their finances and human resources. In 2012, NorthPark became one of his clients. Scott so enjoyed working with the people of NorthPark that he could not refuse when they asked him to take on the role of Operations Pastor in 2015.

Contact Scott at scott.jette@northpark.com

Robert Cavin
Robert Cavin

Robert is Lead Pastor and an elder. He's responsible for preaching and ministry oversight. He came to NorthPark in 2015 after serving as Senior Pastor on the East Coast. Before that Robert served on staff at Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido, CA for seven years in Adult ministries. Robert started in ministry at Birdville Baptist Church in Forth Worth, TX serving as College and Singles Pastor. Robert earned his B.A. from Baylor University, M.B.A. from The University of Texas at Austin, M.A. Talbot Theological Seminary (Biola), and Ph.D. Theology and Religion from Durham University in Durham, England. His doctoral thesis was published in 2013 by Walter De Gruyer titled New Existence and Righteous Living: Colossians and 1 Peter in Conversation with 4QInstruction and the Hodayot. Robert also contributed to Following Jesus Christ: The New Testament Message of Discipleship for Today, Chapter 15 "Suffer, Strive, and Stand for Holiness: Discipleship in 1–2 Peter and Jude." Robert is married to Laurie and has two children.

Contact Robert at robert.cavin@northpark.com

WORSHIP LEADER

Stephen Petree

Stephen Petree is our talented, Grammy nominated, Worship Leader. Singer, song writer, and accomplished guitar player, Stephen provides leadership to an incredible group of musicians who give of their talents to serve God. Stephen’s passion is connecting the generations together through music to worship Jesus!

Contact Stephen at stephen.petree@northpark.com

YOUTH DIRECTOR

Mikey Pittario

Mikey is our Youth Director with a wealth of experience as a former Young Life leader. Mikey has a proven ability to connect with young people, build authentic relationships, and create fun and engaging environments where they can grow in their faith. We are excited to see how the Lord uses Mikey reach students for Jesus!

Contact Mikey at mikey.pittario@northpark.com

Kristin Sullivan - Children's Ministry Directorkristin.sullivan@northpark.com

Kristin Sullivan - Children's Ministry Director

kristin.sullivan@northpark.com

Kristin has been at NorthPark since 2007 becoming the Children’s director in 2017. She has a passion for bringing the gospel to kids at an age-appropriate level. Kristin loves the kids of NorthPark and frequently refers to them as “her kiddos!” Kristin has an undergraduate degree from U.C. Davis and a Masters in Education from Holy Names College. She enjoys spending time with her husband and twin daughters and loves hiking and being at the beach.

Rachelle Arnold - Noah's Park Preschool Director

rachelle.arnold@northpark.com

Rachelle is the director of Noah's Park Preschool. She has been a teacher there for 7 years. Rachelle has always had a passion for working with children. She decided to become a teacher when her own children were young seeing the importance of a child's first school experience. She loves being able to foster a love of learning and love of Christ in the hearts of the children at Noah’s Park. She has three daughters of her own and enjoys spending time with them, camping, paddle boarding and hiking with her dogs.

Kay Slocum - Office Managerkay.slocum@northpark.com

Kay Slocum - Office Manager

kay.slocum@northpark.com

Kay Slocum has been on staff since 2007, initially as an administrative assistant and currently as the office manager.  She and her husband, Bob, have been members of NorthPark since 1997.  They have three children and two grandchildren.  She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, reading, walking their dogs with her husband, and cheering on the Dodgers.  Her “happy” place is the beach.