Neil Pacis, Elder; Worship Ministry Co-Leader

Neil began attending Calvary Chapel Artesia (formerly Calvary Chapel Cerritos) in 2005 and had the honor and privilege of sitting under the teaching of his first pastor, Dave Gonzales, who went home to be with the Lord in May of 2016. As he continued to serve his fellowship, under the guidance of now his current shepherd, Pastor Bob, he was appointed as an elder in January 2018.

He and his beautiful wife Mercedez have been married since 2006. After thirteen years of marriage they welcomed their one and only blessing of a son, Matthias. Together, they have been faithfully serving CC Artesia and have been an integral part of the Worship and Missions Ministries. Countries to which the Lord has taken them for ministry include Russia, Sri Lanka, Haiti, and Mexico.

On September 15, 2002, roughly two weeks after Mercedez gave her life to the Lord, Mercedez’ mother encouraged the two to watch a certain Christian movie, popular during that time. Of course, with the movie’s main message being the fact that belief in Jesus is the way to eternal life, it was later that evening that Neil surrendered and received Jesus into his heart.

Neil and Mercedez enjoy listening to and playing worship music, and sharing good food with good friends.