Our Leadership

Errol Hale

Born, 1956; Born again, 1976; Married Frances, 1974; 3 married daughters and 12 grandchildren.

Errol was born in a Christian family. In 1974, he married his high school sweetheart, Frances. Though raised in a Christian home, Errol was not converted until 1976, when he and Frances came to faith in Christ through the witness of a co-worker. The two served in a Calvary Chapel and two Baptist Churches. Errol earned a M.A. in Church History, and a D.Min. in Practical Theology from Master's Graduate School of Divinity. Errol is the founding pastor of Grace Bible Church, the church having started as a Bible Study in the Hales’ home.

JIM FRANCO

Born, 1953; Born again, 1994; Married to Lucy, 1992; 4 children.

Jim received a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Northridge with a double major. During this time, in some of the classes he attended, he realized that God was opening his eyes with evidence of His existence. Jim currently owns and operates a Tax and Estate planning corporation in Thousand Oaks, CA. Jim has been attending Grace Bible Church since 1999. Jim has been in discipleship groups since 2001 and leads the Cornerstone Home Fellowship. He also led a church financial course on how to eliminate debts as the Bible teaches. Jim has been engaged in Leadership training for a number of years at Grace Bible church.

Bruce Benyo

Born, 1961; Born again, 2014; Married Karen, 2003; 1 child

Bruce has lived in Southern California for most of his life, and has worked for 35 years in the insurance claims industry in various positions. After a time of falling away, Bruce was converted and found Grace Bible Church, where he has attended since 2014. He serves as a deacon and discipleship leader, teaches an adult Sunday School class, and leads the One Accord Home Fellowship. Bruce has been attending Leadership training for several years.

JIM GLAVEy

Born, 1945; Born again, 1997; Widowed; 2 children, 10 grandchildren.

Jim spent 51 years working in several different manufacturing plants. His last employer was Budweiser in the San Fernando Valley. During this time with the company, the Lord converted him at a Vineyard Church in Camarillo, CA. Jim is now retired. Jim has been attending Grace Bible Church since 2011. He serves as a deacon, a greeter, is in a discipleship group, and belongs to the One Accord Home Fellowship. He has been attending Leadership training for several years.

Dave Guth

Born, 1954; Born again, 1970; Married Patricia, 1981.

David was born and raised in a liberal Christian denomination until the age of 16, when attending a Bible teaching church, he heard the Gospel for the first time. David was converted at that time. Since that time, God has shown his unfailing love to this sinner saved by grace. David as has served in leadership in two other churches over the last 30 years. He has attended Grace Bible Church since 2010. He serves as a deacon, a greeter, a vocalist in the music ministry, and leads street evangelism. David and Patti have owned a small general contracting business for over 30 years.

Vinicio Leones

Born, 1965; Born again, 1997; Married Rosario, 1993; 1 daughter.

Vinicio was born in Ecuador and relocated to California at age 10. He met his wife, Rosario, in the 6th grade. In 1997, the Lord mercifully awakened Vinicio, giving him the gift of faith to believe the Gospel. Because Vinicio’s family was living in Moorpark and worshiping in Oxnard, he started praying and looking for a church where his family would get the whole counsel of God. By God’s grace, He led the Leones’ family to Grace Bible Church in 2012, where he and his wife serve in a number of ways. Vinicio serves as a deacon, usher, discipleship leader, and in other areas.

Christopher Robledo

Born 1989; Born again 2002; Married Kalila, 2019

Christopher grew up and lived in Moorpark for most of his life. For the first 6 years of his life, he did not attend church nor did he believe in God, but convinced himself that every form of religion was nothing more than wishful thinking. At age 7, he came to Grace Bible Church for the first time. After years of hearing the gospel, he was born again by the Holy Spirit during youth camp in the summer before 8th grade. He graduated from CSU Northridge in 2014 with a B.A. in Music- Breadth Studies. Christopher currently serves as a deacon, pianist in the music ministry, Sunday school teacher, and co-leader of a discipleship group.

John Daleske

Born, 1946; Born again, 1995; Married Colleen, 1969; 3 children.

John was raised in a religious home, but spent most of his adult life in the world. He attended Grace Bible Church in 1995 and the Lord graciously changed his heart. He gave John the desire to know Him through His word, the Bible, and to serve Him and His church. John has attended several discipleship groups and is currently leading one. He serves in various ministries. He and his wife lead the CPR Home Fellowship.