Jason Mather – Pastor
Jason and Olivia met while in school in Nashville, TN. After marrying in 1997 they moved to Southern California to complete their graduate studies. The Mathers moved to Long Beach in May 2005 to start City Presbyterian Church after spending several years on staff at Pacific Crossroads Church in West Los Angeles. They are the proud parents of two boys, Carter (3) and Teddy (1).

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Robin Lee – Director of Church Life
Robin and Irene met in Oaxaca, Mexico during a short-term mission trip in the summer of ‘96. They got married in July, 2000 and started a family right away. Their oldest child, Karis, is 6 years old and loves to play soccer; their second, Elijah, is 4 and thinks he is a Power Ranger; their third, Joshua, is 2 and creates havoc wherever he goes!

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Mark Lee – Music Team Leader
Mark lives in La Palma, CA with wife Janet, two daughters, Samara and Alayna, and their dog Billie. He grew up in Long Beach and still owns a business in the Bixby Knolls area. Mark has been involved with music most of his life and continues to be a part of various local bands playing guitar and singing. Mark loves all types of music and is known for mixing in various styles during worship.

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Anita Burke – Church Administrator

Anita has been with City Pres since January, 2008. Her background is in title insurance and human resources management. She moved to California from Arkansas six years ago to be near her fiance, Gary. They married in 2005 and live in Long Beach with their cats, Frisco and Foxy. In her spare time, Anita enjoys crafts, reading, and creating spreadsheets.

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Irene Lee – City Kids Director
Irene has developed a passion for family and children's ministry since her college days at UCLA. She has been serving for the last 15 years as a Sunday school teacher, VBS camp counselor, youth leader and is currently involved in MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). Irene desires for each child in CIty Kids to experience the joy of knowing Christ through a nurturing and Bible-based curriculum.

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