Our Team - Ignite Churches

Our Team at Ignite Churches

Pastor Rick & Sharon Stabile

Senior Pastor of Ignite Churches | Lead Campus Pastor at Ignite Denton

Pastor Rick and Sharon have been serving in ministry for over 20 years and have had the honor of planting a new Ignite Church in Denton, Texas. Prior to becoming a pastor, Rick spent 20 years in the technology field. They have a passion to see people live out their identity in Jesus Christ. Rick and Sharon love studying scripture, mentoring, traveling, BBQ-ing with friends, and spending time with their 2 daughters.

Pastor Tim & Laurissa Curts

Lead Campus Pastor at Ignite Thousand Oaks

Pastor Tim’s life is a testimony of the supernatural saving power of Jesus in all of its fullness! Pastor Tim overcame tremendous loss and tragedy and now walks in wholeness and true identity through intimacy with Jesus. Pastor Tim’s greatest desire is that the saints would be equipped to take the Gospel outside the four walls of the church and be the revival that the world so desperately needs! He and his wife Laurissa serve as a Team at Ignite Church TO.

Assistant Pastor Andrew Naninga

Pastor Andrew & Emilia Nanninga

Assistant Campus Pastor at Ignite Thousand Oaks

Andrew & Emilia have the hearts of an evangelist! Originally from San Diego, Andrew serves in Thousand Oaks as an assistant pastor. In their free time, Andrew & Emilia enjoy hiking, being outdoors, cooking, and spending time with their two sons.

Worship Leader Caleb Whitehouse

Caleb Whitehouse

Worship Leader at Ignite Thousand Oaks

Caleb has made Ignite Church Thousand Oaks his home for over 10 years. He has served in youth ministry since 2001 and has had the pleasure of leading people into worship during the Sunday morning service and Ignite PM service on Tuesday nights. Caleb is married, has 2 children, and loves to be outdoors whenever he can.

Life changing experiences and spiritual growth abound at Ignite Church. Praise be to God for this church!

Caleb W., - Thousand Oaks, CA

Ignite Church has been a wonderful blessing for the last 8 years in my life. I love our Holy Spirit-led church and that God is at the center of our lives. I have learned to have a deeper relationship with God through OSL classes, sermons on Sunday at 10:00 AM, Ignite PM on Tuesday eves, Bibles Studies, and in how we fellowship with one another. I don't just honor God at church on Sunday but live my life throughout the week serving God and honoring Him. I have found such peace and comfort, in God's kindnesses and grace. This church is filled with loving caring people who help you find your way, no matter where you are in relationship with God. Come and join us!

Chris J., - Moorpark, CA

Family, fellowship, and growth are words I use to describe my experience at Ignite Church. Since attending Ignite, I've been challenged to press into God more, while gaining a family of believers that have walked with me through many trials and changes of life. I am forever grateful!

Gina W., - Thousand Oaks, CA

When looking for a Spirit-filled church, this is the one that kept coming up so our family gave it a try and we’ve been there ever since. Ignite Church is a Christ-centered church that includes a whole lot of love and support. Whether you are looking to dig deeper into your relationship with Christ and fellow believers, or come to hear the word on Sunday, this church is an absolute blessing.

Heather & Jason D., - Thousand Oaks, CA

Ignite is a church that will change your life. I say this with certainty because the power of the Holy Spirit abides powerfully at Ignite Church and it crushes through strongholds! Ignite is not an ordinary place by any means; people experience the true love of God at our church. We are a united family built upon the foundation of Christ’s love. In only a few months of regularly attending Ignite Church, everything about my life has been transformed! When you come, you will experience the presence of the Lord and it will leave an impression upon your heart; I guarantee it!

Heather D., - Thousand Oaks, CA

As a newer believer and a former atheist married to a strong women of God, we had visited many churches before visiting Ignite Church. We were looking for a church that would meet both our needs. What we found at Ignite Church had nothing to do with the programs, events or the entertainment value of the services. We found and experienced God's presence, His power working through the Holy Spirit, His grace, and love abounding. We found fellowship amongst a genuine and loving group of servants of Christ who display complete and utter devotion to God, His word, and His will, and who relentlessly pursue truth through the inspired word of God. We have been discipled and shown what being a Christian means through the leadership, instruction and example of a strong body of believers. The impact on our lives and our spiritual walk has been profound.

Rob W., - Newbury Park, CA

After I got born again, I desired to find a place where I could learn and grow in the freedom of my new identity in Christ. God has used Ignite Church to do this; it is a place for people who want to get real about their walk with God and want to experience Him in a real and personal way. I am so thankful that God brought me here and I can’t wait for all the things He has planned!

Andrew N.