Members

Charlie Fuller

Charlie Fuller became director of Wilshire’s Pathways to Ministry initiative in early 2024 after serving nine months as interim minister of music. A native of North Little Rock, Arkansas, Charlie earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Baylor University, a Master of...

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Maricela Escutia

Maricela joined the Wilshire staff in 2002. As facilities staff supervisor, she manages and schedules the team responsible for room setups, supplies and the readiness and appearance of the building. Maricela and her husband, Juan, have four children, two grandchildren...

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Darren DeMent

Darren has served on staff at Wilshire since 1996 and as minister to students since 1998. He ministers directly with youth in grades 6 through 12, leading them in worship experiences, Bible study, camps and other special programs. As associate pastor, Darren...

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Barbara Clayton

As pastoral care assistant, Barbara Clayton distributes the daily Care Notes prayer list and is the first point of contact for benevolence requests. She coordinates hospitality efforts, including ushers and greeters, and supports Wilshire’s homebound ministry and...

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Carol Cabaniss

Carol provides logistical and administrative support in the areas of music ministry and worship, including the enlistment of church members to lead in weekly worship services. A Wilshire member since 1992, Carol joined the staff in 2015 and previously served as...

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Debby Burton

Debby Burton serves as assistant for Wilshire’s Pathways to Ministry program. She previously was executive assistant to the senior pastor, first working with George Mason from 1997 until his 2022 retirement, and then with Timothy Peoples. Debby also supports several...

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Jeff Brummel

A native of the Pacific Northwest, Jeff Brummel earned the bachelor of science degree at the College of the Ozarks in Branson, Missouri, majoring in vocal and choral music education and competing with NATS as a tenor vocal soloist. He studied organ with Al Travis and...

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Rene Altamirano

Rene Altimirano joined the Wilshire staff in December 2018 and is responsible for general maintenance of the church building. He is happily married and enjoys travel and helping others in his spare time.

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Kelly Akins

Kelly Akins became minister to preschoolers in August 2024. She previously worked at Wilshire’s Early Childhood Learning Center, first as a Pre-K teacher and then as assistant director and curriculum specialist. Before joining ECLC in 2016, Kelly was a public school...

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Abbey Adcox

Abbey Adcox joined the Wilshire staff in 2016 and now coordinates the church’s missions and advocacy work. She also provides leadership to the Women of Wilshire ministry and is coordinator for Marriage Connections. She and her husband, Chris, are both deacons at...

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