Leadership Team
COREY YAKE, Lead Pastor
(530)925-9831
Corey, and his wife Kristen, serve as senior leadership of The Gathering. Corey oversees the direction and mission of The Gathering through preaching, counseling, and teaching the Gathering's core value to staff and volunteers. Contact Corey for ministry opportunities, ideas for outreach, pastoral counseling, and questions about the overall mission and directions of The Gathering.
Read Corey’s story here.
KRISTEN YAKE, Executive Pastor
(530) 925-9831
Kristen co-leads The Gathering with Corey and currently oversees our children's ministry. She’s an integral part of The Gathering’s senior leadership team, and strong woman of faith. Contact Kristen for information about how to serve in our Children’s Ministry.
Read Kristen’s story here.
MIKE NEWBY, Associate Pastor
mike@tgshasta.org
(530) 925-9823
Mike Newby helps lead The Gathering. He's a regular Sunday morning speaker, and also available for pastoral coaching. Mike oversees grounds and maintenance of the facility. Contact Mike for pastoral coaching, missions ideas, and small group formation and ideas.
Read Mike’s story here.
ERNIE TALAVERA, Worship Pastor
Ernie is the worship pastor at The Gathering. He’s played lead vocals and guitar since he was 30. His successful ministry band’s name is From the Ashes. Prior to this, he pastored a worship and recovery ministry in Redding for 8 years.
Read Ernie’s story here.