Incoming Leaders

Celebrating New Ministry Leadership

The Free Methodist Church in Southern California celebrates God’s work in raising up new leaders to guide our congregations and ministries. This page honors those who have completed significant milestones in their ministry journey and will be recognized during Annual Conference 2025. These faithful servants represent the ongoing story of God’s leadership provision from generation to generation.

Jessica Zittel

Lake Elsinore, The Lamb's Fellowship

I grew up in the church. As I got older, I’d be able to take my face seriously for myself. I’ve spent my whole life following Christ and after feeling a con mystery I’ve spent my adult life dedicated to serving the church.

How did the Spirit guide you to your current ministry and what has God called you to do through your ministry?

A few years ago, we were serving in a ministry in upstate New York and felt a call to take a job that was offered to us in Seattle Washington. After being there 4 months we were asked to interview to be the pastors of The Lambs Fellowship. After a lot of prayer and fasting, we felt that this was the place that we were called to serve. We believe fully that the called to Seattle was a steppingstone to get us to where we are today.

How did you come to first be involved with the Free Methodist Church and why have you chosen to continue your ministry in the Free Methodist Church?

My dad has been a free Methodist pastor my entire life. I’m thankful to be a part of the denomination because it aligns with my personal convictions and beliefs.