OUR MISSION

Know Him, Love Him, Make Him Known

At Light and Life, inspired by Jesus' prayer in John 17, our mission is to:


Know Jesus:

We commit to deepening our understanding of Jesus Christ through diligent study of His Word and active spiritual growth, embracing the eternal life that comes from knowing the only true God and Jesus Christ whom He has sent.

(John 17:3)


Love Jesus:

We foster a community rooted in love for Jesus, reflecting His glory and living in unity as He and the Father are one. Our love for Jesus is expressed in our obedience to His teachings and our commitment to sanctification through the truth of God's Word.

(John 17:17-19)


Make Jesus Known:

We are dedicated to spreading the message of Jesus Christ, sharing the good news with others so that they may also come to believe. By living out our unity and love, we aim to show the world that Jesus was sent by the Father, fulfilling His prayer for future believers. (John 17:20-23)


Together, we strive to embody these principles, ensuring that our church community knows Jesus intimately, loves Him deeply, and actively makes Him known to the world.

Our Team

  • Kevin Boyce

    SENIOR PASTOR

    Pastor Kevin Boyce has been at Light & Life Church since late 2005. He and his family have been a blessing to Light & Life. Pastor Kevin came from Light & Life's sister Church in North Long Beach where he was the Executive Pastor for 12 years. Pastor Kevin is focused on the transformation of people’s lives, winning the lost to Christ, and maturing the believer. Our Church has grown in leaps and bounds over the last several years since he has come aboard here at Light & Life Church.

  • Angel Suchite

    YOUTH PASTOR

    Angel has been attending Light & Life Church since 2021. He has served on the worship team and is currently leading Submerged Youth Ministry. Angel has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. He has a heart for building relationships and loving people closer to Jesus.

  • Genesis Suchite

    CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR

    Genesis has been attending Light & Life Church since 2021. She leads our Children's Ministry: JC's Lifeguard Academy. Genesis has a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Health & Social Welfare. She loves to serve kids of all ages and help them become who God has called them to be. 

  • Lisa Gonzales

    NURSERY COORDINATOR

    Lisa has been attending Light & Life Church since 2012. She has been married to her husband, Marty, since 2013. They have 3 beautiful children, Genevieve, Alize, and Mathias. She has served in the nursery, children's ministry, and small groups. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Spanish. She is very excited to be the Nursery Coordinator and enjoys teaching children about Jesus!

  • Yolanda Lopez

    EVENTS COORDINATOR

    Yolanda has been attending Light & Life Church since 2009. She has been married to her husband, Manolo, since 1998.They have two children, Kailynne and Brenden. She has been an elementary school teacher since 1997 and is currently teaching 4th grade. She attended UCR and has a BA in Mathematics, a teaching credential from CSULA, as well as an MA in Educational Administration from CSUN. She is very excited to be our Women's Ministry Coordinator and assist our Hospitality team.

  • Kailynne Lopez

    EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

    Kailynne has been a member of our church since childhood. Following her graduation from Biola University with a Bachelor's in Computer Science, Kailynne pours her heart into our youth ministry, worship team, and has recently taken on the role of executive assistant, utilizing her talents to support our ministry initiatives.

Our Beliefs

  • WE BELIEVE in one God who is eternal, all-powerful, and absolutely holy; who has revealed Himself to man as existing in three distinguishable expressions of His essential being: The Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

    (Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14; & John 14:15-17)

  • WE BELIEVE in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Savior of humankind, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, very God and very man.

    (Luke 1:26-35; John 1:18; Isaiah 7:14)


    WE BELIEVE Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again the third day, and personally appeared to His disciples.

    (1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 17; Romans 4:25)


    WE BELIEVE in the bodily ascension of Jesus to heaven and in His exaltation as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

    (John 14:1-3; Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 17:14; 19:11-17)


    WE BELIEVE in Christ’s personal, literal return (second coming) for the church.

    (1 Timothy 6:14-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 24:30-31, 42, 44)

  • WE BELIEVE in the operation of the gifts of the Spirit, as manifested in the Early Church.

    (1 Corinthians 12-14)


    WE BELIEVE in the Spirit-filled life, a life separated from the world, continually perfected by holiness, lived in the fear of God as an expression of Christian faith.

    (Ephesians 5:18; 2 Corinthians 6:14; 7:1)

  • WE BELIEVE that the Bible, composed of the Old and New Testaments (the accepted canon of Holy Scripture), is God's eternal, inspired, infallible Word in its entirety; and it is the supreme standard and final authority for all conduct, faith, and doctrine.

    (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Peter 1:19-21)


    WE BELIEVE in the creation, test and fall of man as recorded in Genesis, in man’s total spiritual depravity, and in man’s inability to attain to divine righteousness.

    (Romans 5:12,18; 8:1-9; 6:23; 3:23; 7:18, 21-25)


    WE BELIEVE in the reality and personality of Satan and eternal judgment for him and his angels.

    (Matthew 25:41; Revelation 20:10-15)

  • WE BELIEVE in the salvation of sinners by grace through repentance and faith in the perfect and sufficient work of the cross of Calvary, by which we obtain remission of sins.

    (Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 9:12-15; Romans 5:11)

  • WE BELIEVE in the table of the Lord, commonly called Communion or the Lord’s Supper, for believers as a memorial celebration of the fellowship of the Body of Christ and of our redemption through His Blood.

    (1 Corinthians 11:28-32)

  • WE BELIEVE in the sacrament of water baptism in the name of the Eternal Godhead in order to fulfill the command of Christ.

    (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:34-36; 19:1-6)

  • WE BELIEVE in eternal life for believers: a literal heaven where we will live and reign with Christ as well as eternal punishment for unbelievers: a literal hell for those who reject Christ.

    (John 5:24; Mark 9:43-58; 2 Thessalonians 1:9; Revelation 20:10-15)

OUR NAME

"In Him was life, and that life was the light of men" - John 1:4

Our church is named Light and Life, reflecting Jesus' role in giving us physical and spiritual life, as well as light that provides direction, wisdom, holiness, and peace. We aim to be a community that embodies Jesus' love, offering life and light to all who encounter our church.

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