Neil Johnson

In 2001, Neil volunteered to run the Men’s Ministry, eventually being hired as an intern to run the ministry, while still working a full-time sales job. In August 2004, Neil joined the Rocky Peak staff as the full-time Men’s Ministry Director, also helping to oversee Life Groups as a Life Group Director. In 2008, Neil was offered and accepted a position of Singles Pastor, a ministry to reach and support single adults at Rocky Peak. He also continued to be heavily involved in Life Groups as one of the Life Group Directors on the Life Group Team. In 2013, he accepted the role of our Lead Life Group Pastor. He loves to see people get plugged into Life Groups and watch as they are transformed into passionate Christ-followers!

One of Neil’s personal passions is photography. He loves capturing moments in time whether it is in Yosemite, in the city or across the world! Neil also has a passion for worship and prayer, and you can find him every Wednesday morning leading FUEL, a group of people who come together to worship and pray over the church at 6am in The Summit. Neil and his wife, Lynn, enjoy being outdoors, look forward to spontaneous adventures, and love to travel.

Steve Sears

Steve joined the Rocky Peak team as a Life Group Pastor in August of 2016. Steve graduated from Hope International University in 2016 with an MA in Ministry/Spiritual Formation. He is also currently working on a certification in Spiritual Direction from Stillpoint Center for Christian Spirituality.

Steve was born and raised in California, but as an adult has lived all over the west. He has always had a passion for wilderness exploration and adventure, and sees the incredible value of using the outdoors to connect people to God and one another, which led him to write a book on that subject. Steve has been married to his best friend and hero, Lesley, since 2003. Lesley is a Marriage & Family Therapist and Steve says that whenever anything cool, deep, or classy comes out of his family you can count on it originating with her. Finally, Steve is a huge Three Stooges and Nacho Libre fan.

Tricia Lawley

Tricia joined the Rocky Peak team as a Life Group Director in December of 2018.  She has a passion to shepherd believers and non-believers alike into a deeper relationship with Jesus.

As a young believer she had the privilege of sitting under Tim Keller’s teaching at Redeemer in New York City.  She became involved with Redeemer as a Bible Study leader as well as leading worship for various retreats.  She was also an integral part of the leadership team for the Haven as their worship leader in New York City, which was a ministry serving young artists and professionals.

After moving to Los Angeles, over 15 years ago, she continued volunteering in many capacities as well as going on mission trips. About 4 years ago, she felt the Lord’s leading to start a women’s Bible study and kid’s ministry at the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission.  She has continued serving weekly at the shelter and, with the help of her husband Grant, implemented a Sunday shuttle service to bring families to Rocky Peak for the church service. Twice, in the last year, Tricia has traveled to Tanzania with The Church at Rocky Peak. During those mission trips the Lord made it clear to Tricia that ministry is where He wanted her to be.  She is so thrilled to be a part of such a special team of leaders and is excited to shepherd the leaders of women’s Life Groups!

Tricia and her husband Grant have been married for 11 years and have 2 beautiful kids, Luke and Grace who are 9 years old.  They love to spend time as a family outdoors on long walks and hikes with the dogs or cuddled up on the couch watching one of their favorite movies.

Tricia loves vegetarian food and eating well, but she can sometimes be seen indulging in a “grilled cheese” from In-N-Out and in most things chocolate, especially dark chocolate covered almonds!