Rev. Ed Brandt comes to our church in the summer of 2006 after having served as Pastor and Head of Staff of Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, DE (1999 - 2006). From 1987 to 1999, Ed was Pastor and Head of Staff of Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church in East Earl, PA.  Ed received his BA from The University of Findlay, OH; his M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ; and his D.MIn. from Lancaster Theological Seminary, PA.

Rev. Eric Schaefer eric@palipres.org

Eric Schaefer is Associate Pastor at Pacific Palisades Presbyterian Church. Eric received his Masters of Divinity degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. He is a 1985 graduate of Florida State University, where he majored in film and television production.

Eric worked for Younglife, a non-denominational youth organization for five years while living in Jacksonville, Florida. He also has worked for four years as school director at a psychiatric hospital for teenagers.

Eric works with all the youth at our church. He recently has led mission trips for teenagers to Europe, Mexico, and New Orleans.

The Rev. William Craig, D. Min. bill@palipres.org

Dr. Bill Craig has been integral to our pastoral staff as Minister of Visitation and Evangelism since 1999. His previous pastorates include the First Presbyterian Church of Sherman Oaks and the First Presbyterian Church of Burbank. Bill received his M. Div. from Princeton Seminary and his D.Min. from Fuller Seminary. He assists with pastoral care and works with our Board of Deacons, and conducts our classes for adult inquirers and new members.

“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.” – Hebrews 13:7