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Rev. Dr. Denny Wayman

Welcome to the Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara!

We are a warm fellowship of believers whose mission is to “win people to Christ, establish them in their faith and equip them for ministry.” Our means for accomplishing this great mission is to do so by being people of prayer, blessing and service. From the beginning of my ministry at this church, we have been blessed with great opportunities to love, pray for, bless and serve the Santa Barbara community. The ministries of the Free Methodist Church work hand-in-hand with the weekday ministries provided through Cliff Drive Care Center. These address the daily needs of people around us, as well as those within the church, and are as diverse as preschool and childcare ministries, senior adult fellowships and catered luncheons, as well as a professional Christian counseling center available to all on an affordable sliding scale fee basis. God has blessed Cheryl and I with the fulfillment of our hearts’ desires to minister as a team together, using our energies and God-given gifts to serve Him.

Education:
B.A. in Psychology, Greenville College, Greenville, IL 1973
MDiv. with an emphasis in Christian Education and Moral Development, Asbury Theological Seminary, KY 1976
DMin. in Pastoral Counseling, Fuller Theological Seminary, CA 1997

Profesional Positions:
Since 1976 Senior Pastor of the Free Methodist Church, Santa Barbara, CA
Since 1976 Administrator of Cliff Drive Care Center, Inc., a Christian social ministry - 1435 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Since 1987 Assistant Superintendent of Free Methodist Church of Southern California - 777 E. Alosta Avenue, Azusa, CA 91702
Since 1994 Columnist, "CINEMA IN FOCUS," social and spiritual movie commentary - South Coast Beacon and at www.cinemainfocus.com.
Since 1997 Contributing Editor, "LIGHT AND LIFE MAGAZINE," on human behavior - Light and Life, P.O. Box 535002, Indianapolis, IN 46253
Since 1997 Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Counseling, Light and Life Graduate School, Mindanao, Philippines
Since 1999 Adjunct Professor of Worship, LAMP, Graduate Program, Greenville College, Greenville, Il 62246
Since 2004 Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Counseling, Haggard School of Theology, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA 91702

Personal:
Born and raised in a pastor’s family in Oklahoma, met and married Cheryl in 1972 while attending Greenville College in Illinois, challenged by social justice issues and the need to address our culture through media while attending Asbury Seminary in Kentucky, and forever blessed and enriched by raising our 2 sons Ben and Tim in Santa Barbara. My love for reading, writing and watching movies converged by beginning the Cinema in Focus column, which I write with Hal Conklin and Cheryl.

Cheryl Wayman, MFT

Welcome! If you are looking for a loving family of God with an active ministry of serving others, you have come to the right place! The Santa Barbara Free Methodist Church felt immediately like “home” to me, though I grew up in Florida. And it fulfilled a 20-year dream to begin Cliff Drive Christian Counseling Center as Clinical Director. There are so many things that I love about partnering our church with the vital programs of our weekday ministries through Cliff Drive Care Center including: sharing the love of Jesus every day of the week with those in the community who aren’t necessarily a part of a church body, offering quality services that meet real human needs (like child care, senior socialization and counseling) from a Christian perspective, and partnering with other committed Christians (both professional and volunteer) with hearts to serve others in Jesus’ Name. I am honored and humbled, happy and fulfilled to serve God in this place with these partners in ministry!

Education and Certification:
B.A. in Sociology, Greenville College, Greenville, IL 1973
M.A. in Counseling, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA 1978
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, State of California, 1993

Professional Positions:
Current:
Since 1995 Clinical Director of Cliff Drive Christian Counseling Center, Counselor and Supervisor
1435 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
Since 1998 Director of Peer Counseling, Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara, 1435 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
Since 2001 Coordinator of Parish Health Ministries and Director of Women’s Ministries , Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara, 1435 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA

Former:
1987-1997 Director of Senior Programs, Counselor, Caseworker and Supervisor, Family Service Agency, Santa Barbara, CA

Personal:
Raised in a Christian family in Florida, met and married Denny while attending Greenville College in 1972, participated in classes and internship with Denny at Asbury Seminary, partnered with Denny in ministering God’s love to this congregation since 1976, also forever blessed and enriched by raising our 2 sons Ben and Tim in Santa Barbara, and now doubly blessed to include their wives Michelle and Rachel in our family. I love morning prayer walks with Denny, Bible studies and prayer groups with friends, and travel - especially visits with our sons and daughters-in-law.

Doug Ranck, Associate Pastor of Students & Worship

Greetings and welcome to our church. I still remember the day I received a phone call from our Senior Pastor, Denny Wayman. I had to pull out a map to locate Santa Barbara. What began as a short term "leap of faith" for two transplants turned into long term minstry for a happy family of five. Santa Barbara is a wonderful place to call home but our church is even more wonderful. I am honored to help shepherd this community of faith and to in turn be loved and cared for by a loving group of people. Here you will find many opportunities for growth, equipping and reaching others with the Good News of Jesus Christ!

Biography:
Native of Maryland, Graduate of Greenville College, Illinois (B.A.) and Asbury Theological Seminary, Kentucky (M.A.). Began ministry in 1979, served on the staffs of four churches, served on the staff of Santa Barbara since 1984. Married to Nancy since 1981. Three kids: Kelly, Landon and Elise. Hobbies and other interests: Sports, reading, music, anything to do with the beach and going on vacation with my family.

Hello! What you will see first about the Free Methodist church is that this is a loving body of believers who genuinely cares about each person. This warmth is evident at all levels of the church. The next thing you will see is that there is a lot going on! There are numerous opportunities for people to grow in their faith, which is my primary responsibility. We encourage discipleship, small groups, adult Sunday school, fellowship and service. In addition, this church is active in the community. We believe that living out one's faith in Christ in the world is what we are called to do. We invite you to join us in worship and we look forward to meeting you! Thank you for checking out our church online. Finding a church that is the right fit for you or for your family is an important aspect in one's faith journey. May you know God's wisdom as you choose a place to worship. God bless you!

Education:
B.A. in Developmental Psychology, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1989
MDiv from Azusa Pacific University, 2002

Ministry:
Director of Cliff Drive Afterschool, Pre-K, and Summer programs 1990-1993
Associate Pastor of Adults and Spiritual Growth 1995-Present

Personal:
Married to Mark Bates, Professor of Mathematics at Oxnard College
We have one darling child named Olivia

Hola, I am Dennis León and I am responsible to start a Spanish Speaking Congregation. I also help in the Sunday worship services in English as an assistant pastor. I became part of the staff of the Santa Barbara Free Methodist Church in September 2003. Additionally, I have a close affiliation with the local chapter of Christian Surfer's Association.

Biography:
I was born and raised in Costa Rica. As the youngest of six with a single mom, I did not live in too much luxury. I grew up in Esterillos Oeste, a little town with a population of 350 people with only one church and five bars.
After I finished elementary school I had to work on vacations and weekends to attend high school. I graduated from Jaco Tecnical Touristic School. Now I am continuing my education at Santa Barbara City College and my goal is to earn a MDiv degree from Azusa Pacific University’s Haggard School of Theology.
I met my wife Kyle in June 1999 and we were married in August 2002. My wife was born and raised in Santa Barbara and has attended Santa Barbara Free Methodist Church since childhood. She is currently finishing her bachelors degree in communications with a minor in Spanish at Wesmont College and she will graduate in December of 2004. After she graduates we hope to start a family. She also is the church’s Child Care Director.
For both of us it is a privilege and a joy to serve the Lord here.

"For I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need"
Phil. 4:13

Pura Vida Con Cristo.

“Raise a child up in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Childhood experiences profoundly influence adulthood, so we welcome the chance to share some of those formative experiences with your children. Having led gifted faculty and volunteers in numerous schools and churches, I am honored to lead the wonderful and diverse group of Free Methodist Church volunteers and staff serving this community’s children with loving care, wisdom, good humor and creative talent. Whether soothing an infant, singing with a kindergartner or enacting a bible story with a fifth grader, our teachers and aides experience the privilege of showing the face of Christ to these young ones. Together, we grow in the grace and knowledge of God as we explore scripture and apply it to our lives through story, study, song, drama, art and music. Remember those special adults who, when you were young, influenced you through their service and instruction? We have many just like that here, and we invite you to be a part of this vital ministry to the next generation. Our education hour is at 9:30, with child care available at all Sunday services. Come join us!

Education:
BA & MA, James Madison University (English & Political Science)
Subsequent classes in administration, education and child development, and Montessori education

Ministry:
Sunday School and bible study teacher/leader for over 35 years in WV, VA, and CA.
Various church board and service positions over 30 years.
Curriculum consultant to several Christian churches over 15 years.

Professional:
Current - Head of School, Montessori Center School (CA)
Former - Founding Head, Greenbrier Episcopal School (WV)
Head of School, Richmond Montessori School (VA)
Administrator, Staunton Montessori School (VA)
Instructor, Blue Ridge Community College, Mary Baldwin College, and James Madison University

Personal:
I am the grateful daughter of Christian parents; my father was pastor of a small congregation. Married since 1971 to Bruce and mother to two wonderful children growing to adulthood, Christopher and Shannon, who call FMC their church home.