Shawn Farrell
I have been the college pastor at FBC for the past 13 years. I have been married for 25 years and have 2 daughters, Zoe and Haley. I graduated from UCLA long, long ago with a bachelor’s degree in physiological science and more recently from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a master’s in divinity. I own CADE Medical, a medical distribution company that primarily supports orthopedic surgeons. My passion is to preach the Word of God and help college students know Jesus Christ. I love wake surfing, snow skiing, and volleyball.
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Tracy Farrell
Hello, I am Tracy Farrell. I have the blessed opportunity to be the wife of Shawn, the college pastor, which gives me the opportunity to open up our home to be used for ministry. We have been doing student ministry since 2003 at FBC. What a roller coaster of fun thrills it has been. We share our home with our two little girls, which are not so little anymore. They are 18 and 20 years old. I love being a wife and mom, my first priority. But I do have my baccalaureate degree in Nursing. and occasionally coordinate or do flowers for weddings. I’m always ready to see how God is going to grow and lead our family on new adventures.
Austin Alexander
Hi! My name is Austin. I met my wife Leslie when we were both students in the ministry back in 2016 and college ministry has had a special place in our hearts ever since. I've served in multiple ministries at FBC, but college sets itself apart because of the genuine desire that students have to hear the Word taught, to pursue friendships and discipleship, and to serve Christ. The Lord has blessed us with a beautiful baby girl, Naomi. I work as a physical therapist, so we can talk about injuries amongst other deeper topics such as theology, spiritual disciplines, and convictions.
Leslie Alexander
Hola, me llamo Leslie! I’m married to Austin and I’m the mother of our baby girl Naomi. Very excited to be serving in college ministry. I enjoy getting to know new students and seeing what God is doing in their lives. The Lord has given me a desire for discipleship and to grow relationships with young ladies who desire to pursue Christ. We love to have students over and firmly believe in feeding our guests.
AJ Woodsum
Blissfully married to Megan Woodsum and dad to Harper, Penny, and Owen. My favorite role in Grafted is being the Librarian for the Berean Library, and hosting the Southside Bible study at our house. I have a passion for collegians to build a habit of reading and to grow in their understanding and love for the Lord. I am always down for talking about books and getting coffee. I work as a firefighter/paramedic for the Los Angeles County Fire Department and enjoy rock climbing and wood working in my spare time, which, I have none.
Megan Woodsum
Living the good life, being married to A.J. for the last 14 years, and blessed to be a stay-at-home mom to our 3 kiddos. Before becoming a mom, I worked as a court reporter and love all things grammar and punctuation. these days I spend my time gardening, organizing anything I can, or baking cookies. I have loved serving on college staff for almost a decade now. Helping our collegians grow in their knowledge and love for the Lord is the best ministry at FBC.
Jeff Fazakerley
Hi there! I’m Jeff Fazakerley, husband to the most incredible wife ever, Emily. We’ve been a part of college ministry since 2022 and have loved every minute of it. My heart’s passion for ministry is to intentionally speak into the lives of young men as they grow in their knowledge of and passion for our Lord Jesus Christ. I want to help you not make the many mistakes I made as a college student. I work from home for a university making educational media. In my free time I love to nerd out with a movie or board game and hang with my hilarious wife and super creative daughters.
Stephanie Lafleur
I met my husband, Richard in college at The Master’s University, and we’ve been happily married since 2015. Before becoming a mom, I worked as an Assistant Athletic Director for 8 years at Linfield Christian High School. but now I stay home with our two kids, Braelyn and Jayden. I love all things sports and travel, but truly enjoy being a wife, homemaker, and a mom. I enjoy building relationships with the girls in college ministry and helping them grow in their pursuit of Christ and love for others. Even though we live in the very distant town of Temecula, our home is always open for food, watching a game, and good conversation.
James Thomas
Hi! My name is James Thomas. I’ve been attending FBC for pretty much my whole life. God used Grafted to grow my relationship with Him substantially, so I am super thankful to be able to help others as a senior staff member. I love discipling young men to pursue Christ with all their heart, and enjoy the process of men becoming biblical MEN who have surrendered their heart and mind to Christ. I work for an engineering firm (but am not an engineer) and love playing board games (erm, biblical fellowship).
Brenden Harlan
I have been at FBC since 2017. I have served as serving staff for college ministry, 3 years in high school ministry, leadership at Doulos, co-small group leader at abide CG, and now as senior staff for college ministry. I have a BA from the university of Redlands and an AA/A.S in Respiratory therapy, currently a Respiratory therapist. I love biblical counseling and discipleship. I love sports, and hanging out with friends.
Josh Coyle
Hello! My name is Josh Coyle and I am one of the shepherds of the Southside study. I am 19 and currently in school majoring in business administration with a strong desire for full time ministry. I work at Paloma Valley high school and Olive Garden (BREADSTICKS!!) and love serving my local church. I also oversee our high school’s on campus evangelism ministry and am always looking for more opportunities to serve. I love Southside and I love the Lord, and am hoping to grow to know Jesus Christ better and help college students know Jesus Christ better
Emily Fazakerley
My name is Emily Fazakerley, and I get to be married to Jeff! Mosty I make sure Jeff and our daughters Eiley and Margot get fed while he runs around doing all of the ministry everywhere at FBC, but I also love to serve at Grafted be encouraging young ladies to pursue faithfully following Christ through regularly digging into His Word. During the week, I work from home doing quality assurance for a university - I listen to the “this call may be recorded for quality assurance” calls, which is an actual thing! Outside of that, I enjoy writing, holding babies, theater, reading, eating cookies, and hanging out with my family, all three of whom i actually like. Come hang out with us anytime.
Luke Sheyda
My name is Luke Sheyda (AKA CrazySolo) I've been married to my beautiful wife Vivi since 2020 and we have one little girl, Alanna. I work for Escondido fire and do some welding on the side. I love to go up into the mountains with ropes and ice axes in the middle of storms and have been known to run too far... I've been at FBC since 2015 and have served in numerous ministries. I can't wait to get to know you and grow alongside you. So let's go for a run or climb and figure out how to become more like Christ!
Megan Barbour
This is my 13th year serving in the college ministry at FBC, and I can honestly say it does not get old (though I keep getting older!). I love this ministry because my heart is to spend time with younger ladies over tea (or coffee), to talk about Jesus and grow together in His likeness. During the day I teach PE at Temecula Prep. On the weekend you can find me watching my nephew’s baseball games or supporting my niece’s in theater. My desire for myself and the ladies of our college ministry is that we would know Christ and love Him more than anything.
Darnice calhoun
Hey! My name is Darnice Calhoun, most people call me Nyce. I have been attending FBC since 2015. I’ve previously served in children’s ministry! For many years, but I’m so excited to serve in college ministry! I enjoy meeting new people and I love building relationships with others! By trade, I am a chef. I’ve been working in the culinary industry for 12 years. Fun Facts: I love my nephews, dogs, the Green Bay Packers, and the LA Dodgers.
Richard LaFleur
Hello, My name is Richard LaFleur and I‘ve been a part of college ministry since 2022. I am married to my beautiful wife, Stephanie, and we have two kids. I graduated from The Master’s University in 2012 and now work as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Rancho Santa Fe Fire District. In ministry I enjoy creating meaningful relationships with new and young believers and helping them grow in their knowledge and faith. In my limited spare time, you’ll find me hanging out with my family, golfing, or playing almost any other sport.
Vivi Sheyda
Hi! My name is Vivi, I am married to Luke aka Crazysolo. I currently have the pleasure of staying home with our beautiful little girl, Alanna, but every once in awhile I get to make some pretty floral arrangements. I’ve been attending FBC for 15yrs and have quite literally grown up in the student ministries here. They made such an impact on my spiritual life that it is now my desire to come alongside young ladies in college ministry and grow in godliness. So let’s connect, grab a coffee, and hang out!
Tyler Tinahui
My name is Tyler Tinahui, I’ve been married to my beautiful wife Jamie, since 2022. We have one son on the way in December 2024. For work, I keep everyone nice and cool in the summer and nice and warm in the winter (HVAC). I’ve been attending FBC since 2005 basically my whole life! I’ve served in lots of ministries including high school ministry, worship for our church, intern for the church, and serving staff. I love sports, music, and working with my hands. I love getting to know brothers in Christ and heavy conversations that push my relationship with Christ to a greater love! I love encouraging young men to do the same!
Mason Dearie
My name is Mason Dearie, I grew up at FBC and have been walking with the Lord for about 4 years. I have served in the high school ministry’s Campus Rev extension preaching on high school campuses as well as being an FBC intern. I love serving on the Grafted ministry staff and helping others apply God’s word to their lives so that they would live lives that glorify God, are controlled by the love of God, and enjoy the fullness of the joy of God. Fun facts: I’ve been playing guitar for 6 years and, despite my appearance, have surfed all of one time (I was not good).