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		Mark Duke Lead Pastor mduke@therockofbrentwood.org Bio Mark Duke has served in Fremont, CA for 27 years, as a teacher, associate pastor and a lead pastor. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology, and also a certificate in Business Supervision Management. He is pursuing further graduate studies in the area of Theology. Mark and his wife, Jill, have two sons, Mark and Trace, and one beautiful daughter-in-law, Nicole. Jill serves alongside her husband as lead pastor of The Rock Church in Brentwood, CA. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Psychology. Jill’s heart has been to lead individuals into personal growth and development in Christ through prayer, teaching, and music.

		Mark Tyrel Duke Operations Pastor mtduke@therockofbrentwood.org Bio Mark has worked with youth and many other ministries in Fremont, CA for many years. In 2004, he attended the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco where he earned an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts. In 2006, Mark attended Generation A.C.T.S, a nine-month leadership and discipleship program in Deland, Florida. In 2008, Mark served in the youth ministry at East Bay Fellowship in Danville, CA.

		Alise Lizardo Executive Assistant Bio Recently, Alise and her husband relocated to Brentwood and are excited to take part in the growth at The Rock Church. In 2008, Alise received her Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing. Furthering her education, Alise is persuing her Multiple Subject Credential at Chapman University and looks forward to taking her Marketing education and applying it to enhance the creative learning environment for children in the fall of 2010.


		Ray & Rhonda Wasmundt Worship Pastors Bio Ray & Rhonda are a duo of energy and enthusiasm for our Worship Dept. They live and breathe a life of worship...it's in their genes! They were both raised in ministry, have been married for over 30 years and have two children both involved & working for God's kingdom. Their experience in music is extensive and includes: 30+ years of praise and worship leadership, arranging and directing choirs, musicals and drama, training youth and adults alike for worship leadership, band and orchestra. Ray & Rhonda are new to The Rock of Brentwood and bring with them a true sense of praise and energy. Their philosophy of worship emphasizes a sincerity of heart and a standard of excellence.


		Melissa Crawford Worship Leader/Music Coordinator Bio Recently, Melissa relocated to Brentwood, to serve at The Rock. She has over 15 years of experience working in worship ministries and has a deep thriving passion to draw people closer to God through music and worship. Melissa has taught, assisted, and lead worship over the years and has a heart of enthusiasm for younger generations. In 2010, Melissa plans to further her education.


		Marise Lizardo Children's Director Bio Marise has an innate desire to work with children to enhance both their spiritual and educational growth. Marise holds her Bachelors degree in Liberal Studies with a distinct background in Child and Family Studies. In the fall of 2010, Marise will have completed the Multiple Subject Credential program at Chapman University and begin teaching in her own classroom. She has worked with children for over eight years and is overjoyed for the experiences yet to come in The Rock Church Children's Ministries.