Church Home   Church blog   Men's Ministry   Women's Ministry   Children's Ministry   Student Ministries     Jr. High Ministry   High School Ministry   The Well:College/Ca...   More Ministries   Basics / Growth Classes     Christian Basics Class   Christian Growth Class   Bible Studies     Apologetics Classes   Correspondence Bibl...   Deaf Ministry Bible...   Home Bible Studies   Online Corresponden...   Seniors' Ministry   Living Shield Ministry   Singles' Ministry   Wednesday Evening B...   The Living Room Study   Spanish Ministry     Cosecha   Marriage and Family     Choosing God's Best...   Strengthening Your ...   Married Couples' Co...   Pre-marriage Counse...   Small Groups   Missions     Health Care Missions   Crisis Response Team   Mexico Trips   Samaritan's Purse   Heartline Ministry   New Orleans   Newsletter Sign-up   Pastoral Care     Bereavement Fellowship   Convalescent Ministry   Disabilities Fellow...   Hospital Visitation...   Men's Cancer Support   Women's Cancer Support   Prayer and Share Mi...   Prison Ministry   Simon's Hand Ministry   Praise and Worship     Harvest Worship Team   Musicians' Profiles   High School Worship...   Musicians' Network   Prayer Ministries     Harvest Prayer Brea...   Men's Intercessory ...   Midweek Prayer Meeting   Emergency Prayer Chain   Women's Prayer Meeting   Sports Ministry     Launch Sports Minis...   Volunteer Ministries     Deaf Interpretation   Decision Follow-up   Facilities Voluntee...   Harvest Online   Parking Lot Ministry   Security Ministry   Street Witnessing M...   Usher Ministry   Harvest School   Online Sign-ups   Upcoming Events   Meet the Pastors     Senior Pastor   Administrative Pastors   Associate Pastors   Pastor Appreciation   Spiritual Resources     Bible FAQ   Foundations for Living   Find the Right Church   How to Know God   Online Daily Devotions   Information Center   Tithes/Offerings   Satellite Campuses   Webcasts		Associate Pastors Mike Jonker I was blessed to grow up with parents who loved Jesus. I remember praying to receive Jesus as my Lord and Savior at the ripe old age of 7. I never doubted that Jesus had died on the cross for my sins and rose again. I never doubted that heaven was real and that Jesus promised everlasting life to those who believe in Him. My problem was that I grew away from God, instead of growing closer. From junior high through college, I lived for me. In high school, I played football and baseball, wrestled, surfed, and partied a lot. None of my friends were Christians and nobody knew I was a Christian either. Maybe I wasn’t either. I was living a Luke 15 life—total anarchy. After high school, I moved to Huntington Beach to surf and party and live what I thought would be the “endless summer.” As it turned out, it was really the “endless bummer.” I was living the lifestyle I thought would make me happy, but I was empty inside. Little did I know that my parents and a girl friend were praying for me. She had become a Christian and asked me to go to a concert, which turned out to be a Christian concert. That night, God used that girl to remind me how much He loved me and how much He wanted me to come back to Him. I went to this girl’s church, which was Harvest. Pastor Greg shared the words of Jesus in Matthew 12:30: “If you’re not with me, you’re against me.” Those words hit me like a ton of bricks. I knew I wasn’t living for Christ. I had tried to blow off my Savior, while keeping my salvation, and Jesus was calling me out on it. He spoke to my heart, asking me, “Are you for me?” My answer, by the way I was living my life, was “No.” That morning, Greg asked those who wanted to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to come forward to the front of the church. He also asked those who wanted to start fresh with Jesus to come forward too. My heart had been pounding so hard . . . I got up, walked to the front, and asked for forgiveness and a fresh start. It was so radical. I really felt like the weight of sin had dropped off my shoulders. I’ve been walking with Jesus for more than 28 years now. I fell in love with and married the girl (Dianne) who invited me to that Christian concert. We have two daughters, Tiffany and Tayler; and we have a son, Dylan, who is in heaven. My passion is connecting people to Jesus. I believe people don’t know Him for who He is. He’s been misrepresented . . . it is the ultimate identity theft. He wants to be known. I still like surfing with my family and friends, but I love serving Jesus with family and friends even better. If you need a second chance, Jesus is a prayer away! “Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and sin that so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of God. (Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJV) Pastor Information Year Born 1961 Spouse Name Dianne Married Since 1983 Children Tiffany, Tayler, Grandchildren City of Birth Los Angeles, California Saved Since 1968 On Staff Since 2004 Pastor Since 2009 Previous Work Type Construction Foreman/ Auto Parts Manufacturer’s Rep Hobbies Surfing, any sports, anything my wife and girls want to do I’m game. Favorite Scripture Hebrews12:1-2; Psalms 25 Main Ministries Launch Sports Ministry Website The Well:College/Career E-mail Pastor Mike