Leadership Team
ERNIE TALAVERA, Lead Pastor thegatheringyreka@gmail.com
& KITZIE WHITTON-TALAVERA, Church Admin / Coordinator
Ernie and his wife Kitzie serve as senior leadership overseeing the direction, heart, and operations of The Gathering Yreka Church. Contact Ernie or Kitzie for ministry opportunities, community outreach, pastoral counseling, and questions about the overall mission and direction of The Gathering Yreka Church.
KURT WEAVER, Staff Pastor
& CHRIS WEAVER, Staff Leader
Kurt and Chris Weaver live in Lake Shastina where they are enjoying their retirement from various careers. Kurt and Chris are longtime members of the Body of Christ and have been involved with a variety of ministries over the years. Kurt’s involvement includes leading home groups and fellowship groups, teaching, preaching and praying.
Kurt pastored a church in Lake Shastina for seven years and currently serves on the leadership team of an intercessory prayer group for a national organization.
Chris has a real heart for hospitality and teaching and prayer, staying active in these gifts.