Our Team

Dan Westman

College and Young Adults Pastor

Born and raised in Minneapolis, Dan first came to California for college in 2007. After graduating from Biola University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, he moved to the Bay Area in 2015 to begin pastoring college students and young adults at PBC.

Dan and his wife, Linzy, have two young boys. Together, they love hiking, adventuring around California, cooking (and eating!) delicious food, and drinking good coffee.

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dan_westman@pbc.org

Paul Taylor

Teaching Pastor, Elder

Immediately upon coming out to the Bay Area from Texas for college in 1995, I decided that I never wanted to leave. PBC became my church home two weeks later. After getting a degree in engineering, I worked in software development for seven years before going to seminary. In 2007 I became a pastor PBC and have served as an elder since 2014. My wife Rachel and I have five children: three born to us and two adopted. Life is crazy and challenging and fun and full of God’s grace. Check out my blog exploring technology and theology at allthingsnew.tech.

Explore Messages by Paul Taylor

http://allthingsnew.tech

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paul_taylor@pbc.org

Rachel Taylor

Leadership Institute & Middle School Director

I had the privilege of joining staff in 2021 after having been a part of PBC since the mid 90s. I have a passion for supporting spiritual growth in the challenging environment of the Bay Area across all ages and stages of life.

My prayer is that God would be glorified in the Bay Area, that people would seek Him and find Him, and that His followers would grow in knowing Him, understanding Him, and walking with Him in their daily lives.

rachel_taylor@pbc.org

Brian O'Neil

Resources & Production Manager

Brian joined the staff in 2017 after spending 34 years as a Silicon Valley systems test engineer and a volunteer Audio Visual tech at PBC.

Brian Shiu

Elder

On my Facebook profile under religion, I put “Jesus loves me this I know…”; that is what has and continues to anchor my life. Blessed to be part of PBC since 1997, sharing life with friends and my wife Vanessa and 3 kids. Humbly called to serve as an elder in 2010.

brian_shiu@pbc.org

Brittany Koch

Accounting & HR Manager

Brittany joined PBC in 2021 after years of working as an employment lawyer and HR Director for nonprofit organizations. Originally from Kentucky, Brittany and her family moved to the Bay Area in 2016 and love exploring, hiking, cooking, and travel.

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brittany_koch@pbc.org

Bruce Maez

Recovery Pastor

Since joining the Recovery Ministry at PBC about fourteen years ago, God has completely transformed my broken life, with the help and support of the Recovery Ministry and many of the men and women of PBC. I have been involved in many aspects of the ministry since. God raised me up to be the director of the ministry, starting in February of 2108. God has also gifted me with my wonderful wife Lucy, and we have been happily married since 2012. We both love to serve the Lord by serving others in many different ways! I love being part of the PBC team to love, lift up, and equip God’s people!

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bruce_maez@pbc.org

Dave Thorne

Recovery Director

Dave serves as the Recovery Ministry Director and provides support and leadership in the many facets of the Recovery Ministry. Dave has been a volunteer and leader in the Recovery Ministry for many years.

david_thorne@pbc.org

Eric Soderberg

Elder

I’ve been an elder at PBC for about 10 years now. I like swimming, design, and a touch of chaos. I like to sniff the air, looking for the fragrance of Jesus to show up in unlikely places. He’s tricky like that.

eric_soderberg@pbc.org

Jerry Yan

Elder

Let’s have coffee…

Joe Taylor

Elder

I’ve been attending PBC for over 40 years and live in the area with my wife, Julia, and three boys. I’m constantly excited to experience and see God’s love at work, changing lives in the crazy unique area of Silicon Valley.

joe_taylor@pbc.org

Kevin Anderson

Elder

Husband to Bethany and father to Cole & Owen. I love life and soaking in God’s beautiful creation. I get excited about trying to live out the ministry of reconciliation that Christ calls us to in the New Covenant.

kevin_anderson@pbc.org

Louise Williamson

Communications Manager, Memorials Coordinator

Louise is a Bay Area native who worked in marketing communications with local technology companies before joining PBC in 2015.

Rob Schulze

Pastor of Administration & Compassion

I’m from Walnut Creek and met my wife Judy at UC Davis. After graduation we served together 12 years with Cru, mostly at Stanford. Since then I’ve directed a nonprofit and been a pastor at three other churches. We also have three teenage daughters yet we’re too blessed to be stressed.

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rob_schulze@pbc.org

Rolana Smith

Pastor to Women & Community Groups

I’ve had the privilege of serving at PBC since 2007. My wonderful husband, Jeff, and I live in East Palo Alto and enjoy time with our two daughters.

Born and raised here in the Bay Area, I attended UC Santa Cruz and Western Seminary. My teen years were rough, and I know first hand how challenging Middle School and High School can be. Those hard years drove me to always be involved with helping people. I became a believer a few days shy of turning 17 when my world around me was crumbling. God proved Himself to be the only constant, and filled me with joy and gratitude I never had before. As God entered my life with such unbelievable love, I too hope that others experience a love that will not fail them.

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rolana_smith@pbc.org

Scott Grant

Teaching Pastor, Elder

I grew up in the Santa Clara Valley; I’m married to Karen (fabulous) and have two girls (also fabulous). I was formerly a journalist and have served as a pastor since 1994. I’m on the lookout for the artwork of God in the scriptures and everyday life. www.hookedintheheart.com

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scott_grant@pbc.org

Lexi Frank

College Director

Lexi grew up in Joplin, MO where she attended Ozark Christian College and received her Biblical Studies degree. Lexi married her husband, Simeon, in December 2019. She and Simeon greatly enjoy hosting people, making food and all sorts of coffee. They enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, swimming, and skiing.

lexi_frank@pbc.org

Ray Kaestner

Elder

My wife Beth and I have been at PBC since 1995 and I have served here in a variety of ways, most recently as an elder. We moved to the Bay Area when I took a software job here, because this a great place for that sort of thing. We have raised 4 children and now we are starting to experience the wonder of being grandparents. God is gracious and we have a lot to be thankful for.

ray_kaestner@pbc.org

Paco Lopez

High School Pastor

I’m a Bay Area native and married to a beautiful children’s worker named Bekah. I became a HS pastor at PBC in 2015 after working in college ministry in the South Bay. I have a passion for burritos, good coffee, and (more importantly) seeing HS students come to know Jesus.

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paco_lopez@pbc.org

Bekah Lopez

Pastor to Children

Bekah was born in Kansas but raised in the Bay Area. She married her husband, Paco, in 2014 and has been a part of PBC since 2015.

Isabella Moreno

Middle School Pastor

Isabella joined our staff in May 2020 and loves middle schoolers!

Our Team

Aaron Tom

Alma Cho

Austin Cooper

Bekah Lopez

Brian Shiu

Brittany Koch

Bruce Maez

Cormac Parker Jr

Dan Westman

Dave Thorne

Eric Soderberg

Gina Siegle

Isabella Moreno

Jerry Yan

Joe Taylor

Jules Charnota-Larson

Kevin Anderson

Leana Anacker

Linzy Westman

Louise Williamson

Paco Lopez

Paul Taylor

Ray Kaestner

Rob Schulze

Rolana Smith

Scott Grant

Bekah Lopez

Bruce Maez

Cormac Parker Jr

Dan Westman

Isabella Moreno

Paco Lopez

Paul Taylor

Rob Schulze

Rolana Smith

Scott Grant

Aaron Tom

Alma Cho

Austin Cooper

Dave Thorne

Gina Siegle

Jules Charnota-Larson

Leana Anacker

Linzy Westman

Brian Shiu

Eric Soderberg

Jerry Yan

Joe Taylor

Kevin Anderson

Paul Taylor

Ray Kaestner

Scott Grant

Brittany Koch

Louise Williamson