Our Team

Senior Pastors:

Rev. Burton & Rev. Dr. Cindy Jernigan

Pastors Burton and Cindy Jernigan were unanimously elected to serve as Senior Pastors of LCC on Sunday, June 9, 2024.

After serving as pastors in WIllits for 3 years, the Jernigans rejoined the pastoral team of LCC as Associate Pastors. They are gifted in preaching, teaching and very musical. A true gift to the church!

Dr. Cindy also serves as President of Christian Freedom University at LCC and Leader of KFC (Kids For Christ) Wednesday kids program for ages 5-12 in Classroom #4.

Retiring PASTORS: Revs Mike & Ruth Suski

The Suskis began ministering at LCC December of 2005. Pastor Mike earned his MA from George Fox University in Portland, Oregon. Pastor Ruth earned her BA from Continental Theological Seminary in Brussels, Belgium and Accounting and Business Management Degrees from Mendocino College. Both are fluent in several languages. Pastor Mike has served on the District Presbytery for 20+ years & as Chaplain for the Lake County Sheriff's Department, Lakeport Police Department & Sutter Hospital since coming to Lakeport.