Leadership Team
Elders
Jacob Ancell
Family Ministries Pastor
- Married to Julia since 2015.
- Blessed with one young child.
- Thirteen years of ministry experience in Washington, California and Idaho.
- Earned a B.A. in Christian Ministries (BIOLA University) in 2016 and an M.A. in Christian Education (Talbot School of Theology) in 2017.
Bruce Groves
Discipleship Pastor
- Married to Carol since 1982.
- Has three adult children and eight grandchildren.
- 30+ years of ministry in California, Tennessee, Indiana and Idaho.
- Involved in 3 church plants in San Diego, Nashville and Meridian.
- Earned a B.A. in History (UC Riverside) and an M.A. in Biblical Counseling (The Master’s University).
- A Certified biblical counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
Thomas Herringshaw
Teaching Pastor
- Married to Libby since 2010.
Blessed with four young children. - Fourteen years of ministry experience in various ministries at The Bridge Bible Fellowship and now Ambassador Bible Fellowship.
- Earned his M.Div. from The Master’s Seminary in 2013.
- A certified biblical counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
Seth LeMesurier
Lay Elder
- Married to Brandi Jo since 2003.
- Blessed with four teen children.
- Earned a BFA from Boise State University in 2008.
- Has served in various ministries at ABF since 2017.
- Small business owner/operator.
Ruben Medrano
Lay Elder
- Married to Marlee since 2016
- Currently shepherding the hearts of 3 precious children
- Served our country in the US Navy for 6 1/2 years.
- Five years as a Deacon – overseeing the Welcome Team, Ushers, and various administrative responsibilities
- Six years in mentorship and discipleship, as a Growth Group and Young Adult Group leader
- ABF Elder Board Chairman
Deacons
Stacey Steffensen
Deacon of Facilities
Daryl Moser
Treasurer
Ron Hayes
Deacon of Security
Ministry Coordinators
Libby Herringshaw
2 1/2 Yrs-PreK Coordinator
Taylor Jackson
K-5 Coordinator