Support TLC
Jason Graham
Talega - Teaching Pasto​​​​​​​​​​r​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
grahamjsn@gmail.com
Phone: (949) 493-1980
Pondo Vleisides
Talega - Staff - Senior Pasto​​​​​​​​​​r​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
pastorpondo@aol.com
Phone: (949) 493-1980
Pondo has served as pastor of Talega Life Church since January 2003. He took a leave from the Presbyterian Church, where he served on staff at San Clemente Presbyterian from 1995-2000, and Saint Peter’s By The Sea Presbyterian Church in Huntington Beach from 2000-2003. His wife, Perra, and two children, Andre (19) Nicki (15) are the heart of his ministry.
Pastor Jason Graham and his wife Liz have been in ministry for 18 plus years and have a heart for the Lord and those who don’t know him. They are passionate about sharing God’s overriding message of grace and that no matter what you’ve done, God isn’t done! Coming from a blended family gives them very unique insight into the family dynamic and how that intersects with faith and our relationship with God. Jason serves as the Teaching and Family Pastor at Talega Life Church. They have four energetic, awesome boys whom they adore and bring along on their ministry adventures.
My name is Vanessa Renich, I am the Director of at Talega Life Church Preschool and the After School Child Care Program. I’ve been a teacher here since our doors opened 5 years ago. Prior to joining the TLC Family I taught kindergarten, sixth grade and preschool in the Saddleback Valley School District.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development, and a Master of Education in Cross Cultural Teaching. As a director, I will stand for the development of creative individuals who respect oneself and other’s ideas, feelings and contributions. I will encourage and implement problem solving techniques that foster cooperative learning. I will focus on the philosophies from pragmatism, progressivism and constructivism when developing curriculum. I will respect each child and value their learning process. Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding our preschool program.
Corrie has been a member of Talega Life Church since 2005 and has been working in the office since November 2010. She also helps with hospitality and the children’s ministry. She has been married to Scott for 16 years and they have three children. Ryan is 13, Nathan is 7, and Lauren is 5.
Vanessa Renich
Pre-School Director
vanessa@talegachurch.com
Phone: (949)542-8680
Since I accepted Jesus into my life back in 1999, life has become easier. Not that things don’t get sticky, they do, but Jesus always puts a little Teflon on me and it all just slides off. I serve in many ministries, some connected to Talega, and some in Mexico. But I would have to say my favorite ministry is my lovely wife (of 16 years) Sheree.
I enjoy the worship and teachings at Talega very much; it is like a huge family, without the bickering. Being the relaxation consultant that I am, it is nice knowing that Jesus has done all the work, and all I have to do is trust in that. No pressure what so ever.
My life verse is Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. So if and when I make mistakes, He can turn it around for good. If anyone wants to talk about any of this just email me.
