Staff and Leadership

Teamwork is a very important part of all we do at Canyon Lake Community Church. And we definitely see that lived out among our staff. Our teamwork is demonstrated by our shared values: our love for the Lord, each other and for those in our community; our passion for the Gospel; and our desire to see men, women, boys and girls become fully-engaged disciples of Christ.

  • Dave Dick

    Lead Pastor

    Pastor Dave joined the staff of Canyon Lake Community Church in 2009. He and his wife Mollee have two girls and have lived in our community for the past 25 years. Dave is the Lead Teaching Pastor for all 3 of our weekly worship services.

  • Responding to God's call to Canyon Lake Community Church, Bryan and his wife Amy moved their family into the area in 2005. His infectious enthusiasm for the Lord is evident as Bryan oversees and leads worship for the Sunday services at CLCC. He also serves as part of the Executive Leadership team where his administrative skills are put to good use. Aside from worship music, Bryan's varied interests in drama, videography, and graphic arts keep him very busy. 

  • Chris Hiigel

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    Chris Hiigel has been singing and leading worship in various churches in Southern California and became a worship leader here at CLCC in 2014. Graduating from California Baptist University and heavily involved in their music program, he gravitated those gifts towards worship and church ministry. Chris also helps in various other ministry programs throughout the church which include: Worship Collective, Summer Blast and Christmas Dessert Theater. He is also a mega fan of the Los Angeles Kings Hockey Club. GKG

  • Brittany Youngquist

    Director of preschool and early family ministry

    As a part of Canyon Lake Community Church's overall vision for the future, plans were developed in 2008 to begin a preschool ministry that would serve as an outreach to the local communities. Brittany was thrilled by the possibility of teaching at her home church. Canyon Lake Community Church Preschool opened its doors to students in the fall of 2010 with Brittany on staff as a full-time preschool teacher. In 2011, Brittany accepted the position of assistant preschool director and as of the summer of 2013, she answered God's call to the position of preschool director. Brittany is passionate about Jesus and education, so serving in the preschool ministry is a dream as she is able walk alongside children as they grow academically and spiritually. Brittany lives in Canyon Lake with her husband Ricky and her daughters Aspyn and Andie. 

  • peter Van Dyke

    Pastor emeritus

    Pastor Pete served as Senior Pastor for 39 years and stepped down from that position on January 10, 2016. He continues to serve the church and the community on a part-time basis with his primary responsibility being Congregational Care. This area of service involves visitation to those hospitalized or shut-in, officiating at weddings and funerals and leading the Bereavement Support Groups. He may be reached by calling the church office. Pete and his wife, Pat, have two adult daughters and two grandchildren.

  • Kristy Giardinelli

    Executive Administrator

    Kristy and her family joined Canyon Lake Community Church in 1982.   Her prior years of experience in Human Resource and passion for serving the Lord lead to a paid position in 1997. As an Executive Administrator, her role is in providing oversight, evaluation, resourcing, and accountability to the Executive Pastor in the area of ministry staffing and in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, in keeping with the Mission, Vision and Bylaws of the church and in compliance with both state and federal employment regulations.  

  • Elizabeth Yslas-weiss

    Childrens Ministry Leader

    Liz has been attending Canyon Lake Community Church since 2015. She started coming here through the Teen MOPS ministry, and found Christ through this. After volunteering and serving in children’s ministries for the past year, the Lord lead her to this position and she is so excited and thankful that she can serve on staff here at CLCC. She loves seeing Christ through the children’s eyes and recognizes the importance of scripture in their lives. Liz and her husband live in Lake Elsinore with their four children. 

  • Allison koch

    Childrens Ministry assistant

    Allison has known the Lord much of her life as she was raised in a family and a church who invested deeply in her faith walk. Allison was strongly impacted by those in her home church who poured into her as she grew in her faith. This experience gave Allison the desire to love, encourage and lead children in the same way that she was. Allison became a member of CLCC in 2021 and jumped right into service as she began to volunteer in Children’s ministry.

  • Derek Singer

    Student Ministries Pastor

    Derek has been following God’s call on his life to ministry since 2012. Since then he has served the church in several capacities, including children’s ministry, student ministry, and working with young adults. He also holds a bachelor degree in Biblical Studies from Eternity Bible College, as well as a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. Derek’s heart is for the family, and his desire is to equip families with the Word of God so they can faithfully navigate the world that we live in. He and his wife Anna are both California natives, and are excited to be a part of what God is doing here at CLCC!