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.
Jenelle Malloy
Director of Children and Family Ministries
I’m a born and raised Stocktonian, married to Nathan and we have 4 boys. I attended UOP to pursue Communications, and Western Seminary where I received my ACTC in Transformational Coaching. I have over 20 years of ministry work in areas ranging from summer day camp Director to 5th-6th grade coordinator all the way up through high school.
On the kid’s side, I want to build Christ centered programs that are fun, engaging and rooted in biblical truth. I’m excited to develop opportunities for kids and families to go out in the community and be an example of Jesus’ model of serving, not being served. Having children from 5 to almost 18 years old, I believe that family is forever and doesn’t stop at Jr. High.
My hope is that the kids will experience a firm foundation on Christ that they will build upon as they grow. One goal is to have God’s Word etched on their hearts, and not only that, but that they will be able to understand God’s Word and defend it. I’m a big fan of apologetics and I look for effective ways to equip kids on how to defend their faith.
Harry Ulep
Director of Student Ministires
When I was a senior in high school, I was invited to Lincoln to experience their youth program. Since then, I gave my life to Christ and discovered a passion to serve the Lord at the church and in the community. I graduated with a Bachelors in Religion: Biblical and Theological Studies from Liberty University in 2020. I hope to continue my education in seminary. Besides serving at the church, I also enjoy watching and playing sports, taking photos of beautiful scenery, meeting new people, and anything involving music. My favorite bible verse is 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.”
Tom BetGeorge
Director of Music
When I was twelve years old I gave my life to Christ and haven’t looked back since. From that time on I have been studying and writing music steadily. In 2002, I received my Bachelor's Degree in Music from UC Berkeley followed by a Master's Degree in Media Writing and Production from the University of Miami in 2006. Over the years I have served in a variety of roles to include a music judge, talent coordinator, piano performer, music teacher, worship leader, and an orchestra and choir director for musicals, schools, an opera house, and of course, at church. I married my best friend, Teri, in January of 2016. We have a son named Titus and two chihuahuas. Aside from music, I have a few passions including fitness, sports (frisbee, football, and volleyball), working with youth, and nerding out with Christmas lights. Most people know me as a bit of a perfectionist – I either go big or go home in everything I do. I love Jesus and music. Putting the two together makes the best job ever!
Cheryl Pannabecker
Office Manager
I grew up in San Jose, CA, attending church regularly, but it wasn’t until high school that I began to feel God drawing me to Him through my church, and through other Christian friends. I said “Yes” to Jesus my junior year and have been walking with Him ever since. My husband Cameron and I have two children and six grandchildren. Working in a church office was something God put on my heart, and I started as an office volunteer for several years before becoming a paid staff member. I love my job and it seems to be a good fit. I enjoy playing & baking with my grandkids whenever I get the chance! My favorite verse is Psalm 46:10 "Be still & know that I am God".