Jon Hathorn

Pastor & Head of Staff 

As I child, I really wanted God to like me and I feared that I wasn't good enough for Him.  During  high school, I attended church camp. It was there that I realized I was sinner in need of God's grace. I prayed to God, admitting my sin, accepting His death on the cross for my sin, and asking Him to guide my life. I have lived here in Stockton all my life graduating from Delta and UOP, and eventually getting a Master's in Bible and Theology. 

It was during a mission trip that I met Bev, who became my wife,  Our two daughters were born right here in Stockton.  I have served the Lord locally in a couple of churches and as a high school Bible Teacher.  I love encouraging other people, sharing the Word of God, watching sports, eating Mexican food and spaghetti, spending time with our family and going on walks with our grandkids. Philippians 1:6 is the prayer of my life and it says, "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ. 

Justin Linschied

Assistant Pastor 

Justin was born and raised in Stockton where he went to Colonial Heights Elementary School and graduated from Lincoln High School.  Justin graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, then attended Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology where he graduated with his Master of Divinity with an emphasis in Pastoral Ministry. He previously served as a pastor in Los Angeles and as a Youth Pastor in Escalon at Heritage Church. 

Justin is excited to be in his hometown of Stockton, serving the church and community as Lincoln’s Assistant Pastor. He is married to Alyssa who graduated from U.C. Davis and is a Registered Dietician at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Modesto.  They currently have one beloved daughter named Jane. 

Raquel Perez

Director of Children and Family Ministriesr

My name is Raquel Perez. I was born and raised in Stockton. I have been married to Joel for 15 years and we have four wonderful children together ranging from 4 years to 16 years of age. I homeschool all four of my children, so our home is always full of activity. In my spare time I enjoy reading, spending time with my family, and visiting local thrift stores.

I have almost 10 years of experience working and serving in Children’s Ministry. I majored in Early Childhood Education in college, and I am currently working towards my certificate in Christian Ministry through Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

My favorite part about working in Children’s Ministry is witnessing those “aha” moments. Those moments when you know that the Holy Spirit is working in the hearts and minds of the children you serve. There is nothing more thrilling than to be able to be used by God in such a powerful way.