Our Story

We exist to help people encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and live out their God-given purpose. Through authentic worship, faithful teaching of God’s Word, genuine community, and intentional outreach, we equip believers to love God with all their heart, mind, soul, and strength, love people as Christ loves us, and actively fulfill the Great Commission by making disciples.

Our vision is to be a community transformed by the Gospel, loving God, loving people, and making disciples.

To be a community transformed by the Gospel—loving God, loving people, and making disciples.

Our Vision

GOD, PEOPLE, & DISCIPLES

Our Mission

Love God.

We pursue authentic worship and obedient living shaped by His Word, growing in our understanding and devotion to God each day. Through Scripture and prayer, we seek a deeper connection with God, allowing His truth to transform our hearts and minds in practical ways.

Matthew 22:37
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength

We share the grace and compassion of Jesus through genuine community, building meaningful relationships as we walk alongside one another in life’s joys and challenges. In doing so, we aim to cultivate an environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and encouraged to grow in love and unity.

Matthew 22:39
You shall love your neighbor as yourself

Love People.

Make Disciples.

We believe the church exists to actively fulfill God’s purpose by living on mission in our neighborhoods, communities, and throughout the world. God has uniquely equipped each of us with specific gifts, talents, and abilities to serve and reach others. Together, we passionately pursue the Great Commission, sharing the hope of Jesus, making disciples, and transforming lives for His glory. We invite you to join us on this mission.


Matthew 28:19-20
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always to the end of the age.

Our Leadership

Meet the Team

  • Anthony Rios

    Lead Pastor / Church Elder

    arios@hcctulare.org

    “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” (Ephesians 2:8–9, NLT)

  • Luis Contreras

    Church Elder

    lcontreras@hcctulare.org

    “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17, NLT)

  • Frank Ruiz

    Church Elder

    fruiz@hcctulare.org

    “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love eachother. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” (John 13:34-35, NLT)

  • Jackeline Ruiz

    Church Coordinator

    jruiz@hcctulare.org

    “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5–6, NLT)

  • Rick Ruiz

    Men’s Ministry Coordinator

    “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.” (Romans 8:1–4, NKJV)

  • Jeremiah Nicholas

    Worship Lead

    jnicholas@hcctulare.org

    “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:33, NLT)

  • Veronica Rios

    Church Coordinator

    vrios@hcctulare.org

    “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.” (John 15:4, NLT)

  • Niki Contreras

    Children’s Ministry Lead / Church Coordinator

    ncontreras@hcctulare.org

    “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” (Philippians 4:6, NLT)