ABOUT US

Refuge Church 

Come - Grow - Serve
Our mission can be summed up in three words, Come- Grow- Serve. First we want to proved an opportunity for the members of our city to get plugged into a life giving church. Then our goal is to have a place for them to grow in their relationship with Jesus. The final piece is to have our members go and serve the community and the church so that everyone around us is impacted by the love of Christ. 

Our Sunday morning services start at 10am. We also have children's programs that provide our kids a place to grow in their relationship with Jesus. 

THE TEAM

Reverend David Bliss

Senior Pastor
In 2015, Pastor Dave became the Senior Pastor of Refuge Church. Growing up in Manteca, he has a profound love for the community and is deeply passionate about investing in the next generation.

Lisa Bliss

Director of Women's and Children's Ministries
Lisa oversees the Children's Ministry department at Refuge Church and provides pastoral oversight for the Refuge Preschool. She is dedicated to nurturing the spiritual growth of children at every age level.

Lexi Cavnar

Kids Director
Lexi grew up right here at Refuge Church and in the heart of Manteca. Now serving as our Kids Director, she brings deep roots and a big heart to everything she does. Lexi is passionate about helping children discover who Jesus is and grow in their faith from the very start.

Michael Chiolero

Youth Director
Michael grew up in Fremont, California. He earned a bachelor's degree in Christian Ministries from The King's University in Texas. Michael has a deep passion for mentoring the next generation and developing young leaders within the Church.

Reverend
Kay Maxwell 

Pastor of Prayer
Pastor Kay leads the prayer ministry at Refuge Church, fostering a culture of prayer and guiding the congregation in deepening their relationship with God.

Terri Souza 

Business Administrator
Terri serves as the bookkeeper and business administrator at Refuge Church, managing the church's financial records and coordinating its administrative operations.

Molly Malear 

Receptionist
Molly is the receptionist at Refuge Church, supporting the church's daily operations and providing a warm, welcoming presence to all who visit.

Jaden Clark 

Media
Jaden is our creative force behind the scenes at Refuge Church. With a passion for media, he strives to reach people with the Gospel wherever they are, using innovative and creative ways to connect with both the church family and the broader community.

Refuge Church is an Assemblies of God church

 We adhere to the 16 Fundamental Truths of The Assemblies of God. These Tenets of Faith are based on the truths found in God's Word.

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