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Leadership Team

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Brian Darrow | Lead Pastor
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​Brian Darrow is the Lead Pastor at The W Church. He moved to Newport Beach at the age of 4 and has lived there ever since. Prior to starting The W, Brian had 17 years of ministry experience as a Youth Pastor, Congregational Care Pastor, Elder, and Associate Pastor. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) from the University of Southern California. Brian has successfully started and led multiple ministries and businesses. His heart is to share with others what Jesus has done in his own life so that others might find the same salvation, joy and  hope. He has been married to his wife, Caren, for 26 years and has 3 children (2 adults and 1 in high school). He loves USC football, playing pickleball, date time with Caren, and spending time with family and friends.

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Enrique Sanchez | Elder & Discipleship
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John Olson | Elder
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Alfred Vandermade| Elder & Men's
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Staff & Ministry Leads


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Nancie Sanchez | ​Operations Director
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Caren Darrow | Women's Director & Communications                   carend@thewchurch.com

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Carrie Olson | Care Director
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​Tory Washington | 
Kids' Director
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Ryan Barnes | Student Director
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Jason Burce | Worship Director
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Brian Shaw | Facilities Coordinator
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(949) 945.3560 | [email protected]
Mailing Address | P.O.Box 1157 
Newport Beach, California 92659
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