Meet The Pastor & Volunteer Staff

Merrick Carter
Senior Pastor
Pastor Merrick Carter accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior at the age of twelve. He has been active in the church all of his life. Pastor Carter has a genuine love for people and a heart to see people accept Christ as their Savior. He seeks to train others in the scriptures so that they may serve God in a mighty way.
After serving eight years in the United States Marine Corps, Pastor Carter earned pertinent educational degrees including a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and a Masters in Theology at Golden Grain Bible College as well as a PhD in Pastoral Theology at Golden Grain Seminary.

NaNa Chereme
Associate Pastor
Associate Pastor Nana Chereme joined Pacific Coast Ministries in 2013. Originally from Ghana, West Africa, he holds a bachelor’s in religious studies from UC Santa Barbara and a master’s in nursing.

Eric Rhodes,
Deacon &
Board member
Eric was ordained as Deacon on June 15, 2015 and had earned his Associates, Bachelors and Masters degrees in Theology by December 2020 He currently serves in a variety of capacities to assist the Pastor and help ensure ministry needs are met.

Mike Cabrera
Bible Study Teacher
Mike energetically participates in the PCM Teaching Rotation, providing interesting and powerful lessons.

Alice Estrada-Cantu
Praise Ministry & Board Member
Alice is a long time member, serving in multiple roles including Board Member, Praise Team Vocalist and morning announcements.

Mercy Mosqueda
Hospitality Ministry
Mercy began attending in 2009 and has served in leadership since 2010.

Malisa Porras
Treasurer & Board Member
Malisa joined Pacific Coast Ministries in 2011 and has served as both a Treasurer and Board Member since 2015.

Alex Sanchez
Praise Ministry & Finance Support
Alex joined PCM in 2013, serving on the Praise and Worship Team and later providing support for Finance and Board operations.

Sabrina Ramirez
Praise Ministry
Sabrina joined PCM in 2006 and began adding her vocals to the Praise and Worship Team in October 2024..

Rachel Chereme
Praise Ministry & Usher
Rachel joined Pacific Coast Ministries in October 2024 and currently serves as both a Praise Team Vocalist and an Usher.