Meet the pastor
Marc Hughes
& His wife/Ministry Partner Rachel
Hey there! I'm Marc Hughes the Highschool Pastor at Pacific Coast Church.
I have been involved in student ministries since 2015 where I started my youth ministry journey as a volunteer in the PCC middleschool ministry. As I served in this ministry i felt God calling me deeper into youth ministry and I began interning shortly after. After graduating with a business degree from Concordia University Irvine, I decided to reroute and dive fully into ministry. I was hired on as the middleschool pastor in 2019 and I absolutely love having the opportunity to teach and guide the next generation. In the fall of 2021, I stepped into the role of Highschool pastor and it has been an amazing journey, I can't wait to see what else God has in store.
My hearts ambition is to raise up students who know and love Jesus. I am constantly striving to learn how to do this in the best way possible, and I know that the best way to teach a love for God is to model it in my own life. In 2022 I graduated from Talbot University with a M.A. in Pastoral Care and Counseling.
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I am blessed to be working at such an amazing church. My family has been attending Pacific Coast Church ever since I was born, it's a truly special thing to get to serve on staff at the church I call home. My hope and prayer is that this ministry raises up future leaders who go out and spread the love of Jesus wherever they are called.
Favorite Hobbies: Beach Volleyball, going to coffee shops with friends, biking around San Clemente.
Biggest Fear: Being stranded in the ocean... sharks
#1 thing on your bucket list: Travel to Greece or Rome with the family
Favorite T.V. shows: The Office, Parks and Rec
Favorite Animal: Lion
Craziest thing you have ever done: I went on the show Wipeout and it was terrifying