Welcome back to the official website of Grace OPC, Costa Mesa. Now restored and active again. Explore our ministries, officers, sermons and service schedule.   •   Welcome back to the official website of Grace OPC, Costa Mesa. Now restored and active again. Explore our ministries, officers, sermons and service schedule.   •  

Elders

Rev. David Thibault
After a decade of serving as a ruling elder at our church, Pastor David was ordained and installed as our pastor in September, 2015. He had also served as the principal of Westminster Academy Christian Day School in Los Angeles for over twenty-five years. He remains committed to Christian Education both as chairman of the Youth Committee of the SoCal Presbytery of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and President of the Board of Trustees of Covenant Christian Academy in Westminster, California.
Chaplain Chuck McIlhenny
Chuck has been an ordained minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church many years. As our ministerial advisor, Chuck, attends session meetings and graciously gives of his time to serve our members in whatever way we desire. Chuck is employed full-time as a hospital chaplain.
Jim Andruss
​Jim has been an elder in our congregation since it was started in 1998. He currently serves as moderator of the session and treasurer of the congregation.

Deacons

Kenton McClelland
I have been a member at Grace OPC in Costa Mesa since 1993 and have served as a deacon since 2017. I believe God has given me the life I currently have so I have the tools needed to help others.  Thanks to my relatives these past few years, I can do minor expertise work (plumbing, electrical, gas) if anyone is in need or has a leak etc. I work in mortgage lending as well if anyone has questions.  I also like putting fun activities together for our church if anyone is interested. We also plan events of service to our surrounding community so if you have any suggestions or want to be involved, there are plenty more chances to fellowship and interact with your fellow believers in Christ while we serve Him on this earth.  Just let us know if you are interested!
Peter Thibault
My name is Peter Thibault and I have been a member of Grace for 23 years, of which the last 3 and 1/2 have been spent as a deacon. It is my joy as a deacon to consider how I can best lead the congregation in acts of service to one another and the community at large as well. Don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help!
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