OUR TEAM

The Lord has faithfully brought together a team to facilitate ministry in our church.
We are staff-directed, elder-protected, and volunteer-driven. Learn about the pastors, elders, staff, and deacons who serve at Mission Bible Church.

Meet the team.

PASTORAL STAFF

Dr. Tony Wood

TEACHING PASTOR
Tony has led MBC as the Teaching Pastor since it was launched in 2010. He is a graduate of The Master’s Seminary (D.Min) and serves on multiple church and missionary boards. Tony hosts the marriage and family podcast Date Night. He is married to his wife, Bre, and they have three children.
Dean Defuria

EXECUTIVE PASTOR
Dean is the Executive Pastor at MBC. Leaving behind his career as an aerospace engineer, he now focuses his time on overseeing ministry development within the church. He is finishing up his MDiv at The Master’s Seminary. Dean is married to his amazing wife, Megan.
Desmond Outlaw

STAFF PASTOR
Desmond leads MBC's Family Discipleship. After a decade as a graphic designer and photographer, he now supports MBC families in raising the next generation. He's married to Lauren, has three daughters, is an ACBC-certified biblical counselor, and is currently completing his MDiv at The Master's Seminary.
Bryan Lamb

STAFF PASTOR
Bryan oversees Adult Discipleship at MBC. After 20+ years in law enforcement, he is now focused on equipping men and women for the work of ministry. He is an ACBC-certified biblical counselor and is currently completing his Masters in Biblical Counseling at MBTS. Bryan and his wife, Darcey, have two daughters and one son.
Elijah Kim

STAFF PASTOR
Elijah oversees MBC’s Worship Ministry and leads the Youth Ministry. With a passion to transform the next generation, Elijah teaches weekly and comes alongside the parents of MBC to help them raise their Middle and Highschool children in the instruction and discipline of the Lord. Elijah is currently finishing up his MDiv at Talbot School of Theology.