Troy Dean
Lead Pastor
Warning: An encounter with the following individual may be invigorating, inspiring and just plain unforgettable. Prolonged exposure could be life changing!
Born, raised, and recently released from Orange County, CA, Troy comes armed with a lifetime of adventure and wisdom to share with our church body. We're sure you'll be captivated by his magnetic and outgoing personality.
Troy helped launch a young, innovative church called University Praise Church Community (U.P.) in 1998, and served there until being called to One Life. He has a passion for supporting mission work, which has led him to Russia, the Ukraine, the Philippines, Hungary, and Hawaii. Most recently he traveled all over Cambodia visiting new churches.
Troy has been gifted with compelling leadership and teaching abilities, which have enabled him to speak at a variety of venues including Cal State Fullerton, Fuller Seminary, Hope International University, his alma mater Cal Poly University Pomona, and numerous retreats and conferences.
Married since 1994, Troy and Dawn now enjoy life's adventures with their three vivacious boys: Tanner, Dakota and Chase. A glimpse into his fascinating past might reveal Troy sky-diving out of a plane from 13,000 feet, river-rafting down the rapids in the Philippines, or being followed by the Russian KGB! This is one fellow who's always full of surprises.
Perhaps his favorite quote sums it up best: "If you want to do the best with your life, find out what God is doing in your generation and fling yourself into it." (Arthur Wallace)