Creating a safe space for students to find their home in God.
Meet our Pastor!
Christian and Chantal Santiago have always had a heart for helping people find their home in God. Ever since they met on the mission field in 2015, they have been joined together in a passionate pursuit to communicate the heart of God to a world thirsty for genuine peace, love, acceptance, and transformation. They believe the message of the Gospel has the power to change every situation regardless of how hopeless it may seem, especially when it is communicated with transparency, grace, and truth.
Christian is a native of Orlando, Florida, and loves the Minnesota Vikings, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Miami Hurricanes. Chantal is a native of Melbourne, Australia and loves Vegemite, overseas mission trips, and snowboarding. They made the decision to move to Southern California and be a part of Rose Drive Friends Church in June 2018. They have been married since April 2016.
Questions? Contact Pastor Christian at ChristianS@rdf.org
What do students experience?
SUNDAYS | 9:00-10:15 am | HS Room (E001)
During our Sunday services, we create a safe space for students to experience God in a personal way through powerful & intimate worship, authentic & challenging messages, and practical & communal group time. These Sunday morning services is the main focal point for students to grow in their relationship with God.
WEDNESDAYS | 7:00-8:45pm | HS Room (E001)
During our Wednesday midweek gatherings, depending on the week of the month, students will get to experience a different spiritual rhythm to refresh them in the middle of a long week of school and life. You can find descriptions of each rhythm HERE!
February Events
Mental Health Awareness Seminar
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
A seminar for parents and leaders to equip them for identifying outward signs of those who may struggle with different mental illnesses, while also giving them information on several organizations in the area that can further assist with professional help. Led by HSM Leader Kayla Walkemeyer, who is currently finishing her Masters in Social Work.
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SUMMER CAMP
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
JULY 28 – AUGUST 2 | FOREST HOME
Summer Camp is an incredible place for students to experience God, enjoy intimate community, and just have some plain fun. Summer Camp is one of the rhythms that happen every year where students from every grade level come back feeling a deeper connection with God and a closer connection to the people around them. More details to be announced shortly. Click the image to learn more and sign up for summer camp!
ONE WEEK L.A.
APRIL 13-18 | $250 | Register below!
“Being the Hands and Feet of Jesus to Our Backyard”
Our desire is to link students to the world through Los Angeles. The experience will include opportunities for ministry with various socio-economic and ethnic groups as well as community service agencies. It will also include opportunities to learn about other cultures and their religions. Each student will be exposed to and learn about the different cultures that make the city of Los Angeles a “melting pot”. Students will be challenged to see the people of Los Angeles (and therefore, the world) the way Jesus sees them . . . in desperate need of a Savior!
Important Links:
Why we aren’t going to Mexicali this year: a press release.
High School 2018-2019 Medical Release Form
Small Group Leaders:
9th Grade Leaders
Girls – Jeanna Commans (jeannacommans@sbcglobal.net), Lori Perez (perezl@sbcglobal.net)
Guys – Luis Altamiranos (hpla16@yahoo.com)
10th Grade Leaders
Girls – Hailey Altamiranos (hcomet_77@yahoo.com), Kayla Walkemeyer (kaylawalkemeyer@yahoo.com)
Guys – Josh Hamman (joshhamman07@gmail.com)
11th Grade Leaders
Girls – Emily Hamman (emmylu2theresq@gmail.com), Allison Schmidt (allisonfrog@gmail.com)
Guys – Jason Estes (Jtestes1928@gmail.com), Logan Zeppieri (logan.j.zeppieri@biola.edu)
12th Grade Leaders
Girls – Katie Worden (Kdewitt@hiu.edu), Lisa Jackman (lisajackman@yahoo.com)
Guys – Daniel Worden (danielworden@csu.fullerton.edu)