Student Ministries Team

Jordan grew up right here in Fresno and loves his hometown. He loves woodworking, hitting the golf course, and making coastal trips with his wife. The gospel has radically transformed Jordan’s life, and it is the desire and motivation of that heart for all people to see the uniqueness and beauty of Jesus. Jordan has been married to his bride Jamie since 2011. They have a son named Rowan and a daughter named Jubilee. 

Originally from Hawai'i, Ka’eo Yoshikawa is a huge fan of Thai tea with Boba! God has taken him on many adventures, and Ka'eo is thankful that God led him and his family here. It is his heart for students to learn their identity in Christ and to empower them to live out who God calls them to be. Ka'eo and his beautiful wife, Cassie, have been happily married since 2015. They love going to the movies, being outdoors and traveling the world together.

Justin came to Fresno for college where he attended Fresno State. During that time, he met Alyssa, his beautiful and intelligent wife, whom he was blessed to marry in 2016. Together they have two boys named Josiah and Micah who bring laughter and joy to everyone that meets them. Justin enjoys sports, hiking, and spending quality time with his family.

Before becoming a pastor, Justin served as an officer in the Air Force for five years until hearing God call him into full-time ministry. He attended seminary at Liberty University, where he received his master's degree in Theological Studies. Justin has felt led by God to use his spiritual gifts of teaching, leadership, and service to help reach the next generation. Both Justin and Alyssa have a huge heart for the Central Valley and are extremely grateful that God has called them here to love and serve this incredible community.

Brynn has been attending The Well since she was in Middle School. When she is not working, she loves spending quality time with her friends, playing pickleball or pilates, and cooking fun meals. Brynn loves working with students because she sees God's character on display as she sees His hand in the fun moments, silly moments, and the challenging moments of walking with students. Through working with students, she's consistently reminded that God does not call us to Him once we've reached a certain age, season of life, or point of perfection, but He calls us to give him everything wherever we are. It's been one of her greatest honors and privileges to enter in with students wherever they are and see middle and high school students devoting their whole lives to God.

Emily Pittenger is a middle child to a family of six and the shortest in her family. This taught her to value family time and also how to take a joke. She spends most days eating street tacos and Ampersand ice cream, taking her laundry to her parents’ house or camping with her closest friends.

Emily got her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, and is passionate about supporting families and child development. If she could be anyone in the world, she would be Miss Frizzle from The Magic School Bus and have fun all day teaching kids through play.

Michael is from Reedley and began attending The Well while in college at Fresno Pacific University. He loves playing just about any sport, especially golf, and is currently spending a lot of time doing CrossFit. Michael knows what a formative time middle school is and finds joy in helping students see the beauty of the gospel and their need for an awesome savior.

Evalyn grew up in Fresno and has been attending The Well since 2007. She was involved in Well Student Ministries for over 6 years as a student and is now serving as a life group leader. She has a love for Student Ministries because the Lord began to radically grow her faith in seventh grade, and she’s thankful for the community that surrounded her during those years. Evalyn graduated high school in 2020 and loves to garden, read, and walk her dogs.