Eric Wakeling

Eric Wakeling is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Church of Santa Ana where he has served for almost 24 years in various roles. Eric has been married to Bea for 28 years and they have two young-adult daughters that they love deeply. He graduated from Biola University and Talbot School of Theology with degrees in Christian Ministry, Leadership and Biblical Studies. He is also the author of God Joy – a book all about finding freedom from guilt and strength in suffering. Eric enjoys surfing, triathlons, laughing a little loud, too many Christmas lights, and enjoying a great meal with family and friends. 

Eric also has a heart for global missions and has the privilege to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Greater Europe Mission International, a missions agency seeking to reach Europe by multiplying disciples for Christ.

Santosh Swamidass

Santosh Swamidass is the founder of Launching Ground and Launch Network and the architect of Project-Based Discipleship. He is deeply passionate about creating discipleship systems that equip the next generation, particularly within the family unit. By integrating his engineering background with his pastoral heart, Santosh develops innovative tools and frameworks that help families and churches intentionally follow Jesus with purpose and passion.

Born and raised in Southern California, as the son of Indian immigrants who lived on mission, Santosh’s upbringing shaped his global vision for sharing the hope of Jesus. A former Olympic hopeful in high jump, he earned full academic and athletic scholarships to UC Irvine, graduating with a degree in Computer Engineering. He balanced a decade-long career in the aerospace industry with missions outreach in Southeast Asia.

With over 25 years of ministry experience, Santosh has focused on planting churches, developing leaders, and fostering vibrant spiritual communities. His work centers on helping families embrace discipleship as a lifestyle through streamlined and compelling systems rooted in biblical truth. Santosh and his wife, Christy, are doing their best to prepare their seven children to be for godly influencers through passionate pursuit of Christ.

Aaron Kellim

Aaron Kellim is a singer/songwriter and worship leader from Los Angeles, CA.  He has been creating music and leading worship since he was sixteen, and has traveled the country playing with bands such as Switchfoot and OneRepublic.  Aaron is currently writing new music and leading worship at churches across the Los Angeles and San Diego areas.  Aaron has been married to his beautiful wife, Kristin, for seven years, and has two rescue pups, Waino and BB.

Eden Fine

First and foremost, Eden Fine is a husband and dad—his favorite roles in life. He and his wife, Brittany, are raising their 6 children in a home filled with faith, adventure, and a touch of chaos. A pastor and church planter, Eden has spent years discipling others and equipping families to grow in their faith.

Growing up as a pastor’s kid, Eden developed a love for ministry early on, later attending a discipleship school in Austria before serving as a youth pastor for a decade. He furthered his education through Re-Train, earning a Certificate in Missional Leadership, and is currently pursuing his Master’s in Biblical Studies.

In 2019, Eden and Brittany joined a church in Scottsdale, where he served in various pastoral roles until stepping out in 2025 to plant Veil Church. Alongside their ministry work, Eden and Brittany wrote a parenting curriculum and developed a five-part video series, which they had the privilege of teaching to over 200 couples over the past few years.

Eden might be the most outgoing introvert you’ll ever meet—deeply invested in people, always up for a theological debate, but just as happy recharging with a good book (preferably Pilgrim’s Progress) and a strong cup of coffee. He loves photography, discovering hidden-gem restaurants with Brittany, and helping families build a strong foundation in Christ.