Let us introduce ourselves...

About City Church

Hey there. Let us introduce you to our fantastic staff team.

God has gifted our church with a diverse group of talented pastors and leaders. A blurb on a website doesn't do anyone justice but hopefully the information below gives you a sense of who our leaders are. The best way to get to know our team is to actually reach out and hang out with us. So be proactive and shoot us an email or reach out somehow on social media. We'd love to get to know you better.

Kyle Bonenberger

Lead Pastor

Kyle grew up in Paris, France before moving to California at the age of thirteen. It was at that point that he made the decision to follow Jesus for the rest of his life at a “sweaty junior higher” youth rally (as he likes to call it). After reading “The Case for Christ” (by Lee Strobel) at the age of 15, he felt an unmistakable call to serve in ministry as his life’s purpose. Kyle and Lisa share a mutual deep sense of personal calling to Anaheim and have lived in the city since 2009, when they started City Church together.

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Kyle is a graduate of BIOLA University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies. He also has a Master of Arts degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from Talbot School of Theology.

Pastor Kyle is married to Lisa (who also serves on staff as a pastor). After an 8-year infertility journey, God miraculously blessed their family two two miracles: their son Nygel and their daughter Emersyn.

Kyle also serves on multiple nonprofit boards including the Anaheim Muzeo, Vibrant Minds Charter School, and as Vice President of the Board for the Aspire Network of Churches.

Connect with Pastor Kyle on Instagram @pastorkylesb. You can also follow him on Facebook @ facebook.com/pastorkylesb.

Obie Obien

Associate Pastor

After Biola University, Obie spent a decade of his life traveling the world as a “musicianary,” spreading the Gospel to hundreds of thousands of people with the band Christafari. His diverse experiences in Christian and secular contexts globally provide a unique perspective as a pastor. In August of 2015, he married Joyce. And in 2022, they welcomed their firstborn, Zion Lyons Obien.

More About Obie

Obie's primary areas of responsibility at City Church are the worship ministry, teaching, and video-related projects. So if you are musically inclined, he's the guy you want to talk to!

As a sidebar, Kyle and Obie have been friends since roughly 2004 and have served in ministry together nearly the entire time in between!

Follow him on Instagram @obieobien or add him on Facebook at facebook.com/obieobien.

Lisa Bonenberger

Pastor of Children, Small Groups, and Women's Ministries

Lisa was born in Illinois and grew up in Rochester, NY before moving to sunny San Diego, CA at almost age 16. She became a Christian at 4 years old and has spent her entire life in church both attending and serving.

More About Lisa

Lisa is a graduate of BIOLA University with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries with an emphasis in Women’s Ministry and a minor in Bible and Teaching English as a Second Language to Adults. She is also a graduate of Talbot School of Theology and got her Master of Arts in Christian Ministry and Leadership with an emphasis in Pastoral Care and Counseling.

Lisa married Kyle in July of 2008. They planted City Church in September of 2009 and had their two adorable kids in 2016 and 2018. She likes to live a healthy life and loves to organize things.

You can connect with her on Instagram @lisathepastorswife.

Josh Johnson

Executive Pastor

Josh has been a part of City Church from (just about) the very beginning. He has served in the U.S. Marines - including one combat tour in Iraq. After that, he worked at AAA for many years before taking the role of Executive Pastor at City Church in January 2023.

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Cameron Luke

Tech Ministry Director

Cameron has been a part of City Church from the very beginning. He has served the church in many ways through his years and is an expert on all things Tech. He has been a part of the church staff since 2018.

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Sae Hee Wilson

Next Steps Coordinator

Sae Hee Wilson serves as City Church's "Next Steps Coordinator." She helps people grow from first-time visitors into fully engaged "Kingdom Builders" in our ministry. She relationally guides newcomers, builds ministry teams, and helps every person find their unique place to serve within the body of Christ.

If you are looking to serve or volunteer, hit up Sae Hee!

Vincent Lymon

Youth Ministry Director

City Church currently offers Junior High and High School ministry (Called "Rev Crew") on Sundays during the 11:11am service time. Additionally, we have a gathering on the 4th Friday night of every month at 6pm on our campus.

Vincent took on leadership of this ministry in 2025 and we are stoked to have him!

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