Who We Are

  • Where Faith Meets Family

    At Risen King, our heart beats for Redding. Driven by a mission to love God with everything and to love people well, we've built a church where faith seamlessly blends into daily life. We’re passionate about forging deep, lasting relationships, immersed in a community that truly knows and cares for you.

    • Faith

      • Faith isn't a Sunday habit — it's a daily response to what Jesus has already done. We're committed to giving Him our whole life, not just the parts that fit neatly into an hour on Sunday.

    • Community

      • We were never meant to do life alone. Community here means being truly known and cared for — deep, lasting relationships that go beyond small talk into real life together.

    • Worship

      • Worship isn't confined to the songs we sing on Sunday — it's a life lived fully for Him. We worship Monday through Saturday with our lives so we don't lie on Sunday with our lips.

    • Word

      • We build our lives on Scripture and pursue the presence of God in equal measure. We believe both are essential — His Word and His presence together are where we find Him.

    • Ministry

      • Ministry isn't reserved for pastors on a stage — it's the calling of every believer. We equip and invite people to serve, lead, and pour into others, because the Church works best when everyone plays their part.

  • We exist to love God with everything and to love people well.

    When we love God with everything…

    • Giving our full life to Jesus is the natural response to what He has done for us.
      We believe that ministering to people is not just for vocational pastors but the mandate for every Christian who believes that Jesus Christ is Lord. This means that we cannot just attend Sunday morning church and consider our "Christian obligations fulfilled." Rather we must dedicate every moment of every day to the will of God, understanding that every moment can be divine as long as we don't shrink it to be mundane.

    • We worship in both word and action.
      Worship is not confined to music sung on Sunday mornings. We believe worship is best demonstrated by a life dedicated fully to Him. We worship Monday–Saturday with our life so we don't lie on Sunday when we sing.

    • We build our life on the Word of God while living in the presence of God.
      We are a people of power and word. We are not committed to God's presence more or less than we are to the Bible, rather we are equally dedicated to both the presence of God and the written Word of God. We believe that by combining His Written Word with the pursuit of His presence, we will find Him. There is healing in His presence.

    When We Love People Well…

    • We believe every person is worth pursuing.
      Jesus went out of His way for the one — the outcast, the overlooked, the hurting. We follow His lead, choosing to see and pursue people the way He does, no matter where they're starting from.

    • We build real community, not just Sunday connections.
      Loving people well can't happen in passing. We're committed to deep, lasting relationships — the kind where people are truly known, cared for, and never walking through life alone.

    • We serve because that's what love does.
      Love isn't just a feeling, it's a posture. We roll up our sleeves and serve — inside the church and out in Redding — because that's how Jesus loved us first, and it's how we love others well.

  • Risen King is part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (CMA).

    As a church, we align with the CMA Statement of Faith.

    Click here to learn more.

Our Team

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Cole & Caitlin Zick

  • Hey, we're Cole and Cait!

    We moved to Redding in 2017 to serve as directors of Moral Revolution, after years of leading youth ministry at Capital Christian Center in Sacramento. We have four high-energy kids:  Caleb, Connor, Cade, and Chloe.

    Stepping into the role of Lead Pastors at Risen King was the fulfillment of a long-held dream: to help rebuild an existing local church. There's rich history in this community, and we're honored to partner with God and build on such a beautiful foundation. Our heart is to see the Church come together — effective, healthy, and thriving in every area of life.

    At the core, we're passionate about two things: loving God with everything we have, and loving people well.

    Outside of Sundays, Cole is a builder at heart: he created StaffClarity, a staffing and planning tool that helps churches see their teams and budgets clearly, now used by pastors around the country.

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Brecklyn Olof

  • Hey there, I’m Brecklyn! I’m originally from Alabama, but I’ve been in Redding for a number of years now and am proud to call Redding home. I’m married to the love of my life, Colin, who you’ll be sure to bump into if you visit! Together, we’re proud parents to our son.

    I’ve been part of ministry all my life, and the heartbeat of who I am is getting to love people well and create a safe environment where people can find Jesus and community. That’s why I’m so passionate about my role at Risen King.

    Loving God and loving people well is in the DNA of Risen King, and I love getting to see that lived out every day here!

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Micheal Miller

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John Wiseman

  • Transported to Northern California by alien spacecraft in 1992, my wife and I now consider Redding to be our home base. I have maintained my deep cover as a pastor for 46 years and thus have avoided detection by the CIA and NSA. Unfortunately, I have not avoided the IRS. We greatly enjoy our interaction with the people you call ‘Church Folks.’

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    My wife, Deb, and I have served with the Alliance since 1977 when we married. I am a city boy from Akron, Ohio and she is a dairy farm gal from Nowthen, Minnesota. We came to Redding in 1992 to serve on staff at Neighborhood Church and in 2008 joined the Risen King Ministry Team. It is our calling to help people find the abundant life promised in the Gospel and to help them grow in it. We currently focus our energies in the areas of Missions, Seniors Ministry, Care/Support Groups, and Associate Pastor. We are blessed to have our daughter and her husband, along with our three grandsons living in Redding as well. It is such a joy to be in community at Risen King seeking all that God has as we continue to grow in faith and service for His glory.

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Buddy James

  • Amy and I moved here from the Bay Area about 4 years ago when I got a job as senior designer of the creative team at a church here in Redding. Before moving here, we were the worship pastors at an Assemblies of God church for 8 years and I was also the young adults pastor & senior designer there. We’ve been involved in ministry for over 15 years and have been married for 12. We have two miracle baby girls, Aurora is 5 years old & Lily is 4 months old. I am passionate about seeing people engage with their calling. I love opening doors of opportunity, especially in worship, for people to walk those things out with the Lord. I love the tight knit community that is growing here at Risen King as well as the warm, welcoming vibe. I also love the passionate worship culture and rich history of Risen King.

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Janice Harley

  • Janice Harley is passionate about investing in the next generation and creating an engaging space where children and parents feel known, seen, and safe.

    She has had the privilege of serving in children’s ministry leadership for over 20 years. Janice and her husband, Rob, relocated to Redding from South Florida where she was a licensed minister serving in children’s ministry at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale. Prior to that she was serving at James River Church in Springfield, Missouri.


    Rob is also passionate about ministry and is serving at Simpson University. They have a son attending college in Southern California and a daughter serving in women’s ministry in South Florida. Janice loves coffee, hiking, traveling, and is also slightly obsessed with her puppy, Paddington London Bear.

    Janice feels honored and excited to serve the families of Risen King and continue to invest in the next generation of world changers.

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Dylan & Paige Mosshart

  • We are the Mosshart’s! We met at a Christian summer camp where we both served on staff. After getting married in Spokane, WA we moved to Redding about 8 years ago. We own a vintage clothing store in downtown Redding called Fridays Vintage and love being able to be a part of this amazing city through our business. You can find us living the “lake life” during the summer trying to stay cool, hanging and working the front desk at our shop or out on the pickle ball courts rallying with friends. Our heart is to see young adults and adults alike come alive through living their lives completely surrendered to Jesus. Family and community are incredibly important to us. That is why we were so drawn to Risen King. From the moment we walked in the doors we felt like we were home. Connections came easy and we could see the genuineness of everyone we met! We’re so excited to be leading the high schoolers as we call each teen to know individually that they are called and chosen by God.

Elisha & Ali LaRance

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Karen Warren

  • I am originally from San Francisco and moved to far Northern California because of my love of the great outdoors. I am married to my best friend, and we are blessed to have a daughter, son-in-law, and three wonderful grandchildren living in Redding. I spent much of my career marketing California as a travel destination, and now I have the privilege of marketing Jesus, something I am enthusiastic about because my reward is in the Kingdom of Heaven. My heart for my role as Women’s Ministry Director is to encourage women to live out their spiritual gifts in a way that is honoring to God. I am passionate about encouraging connection and community between generations of women that will bring growth, healing, and transformed lives. I love Risen King because it is authentic and welcoming, and we

    love well.

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Nathalie Tiffany

  • Hi, I'm Nathalie Tiffany and I serve as the Administrative & Personal Assistant at the church. I love serving others and enjoy using my gifts behind the scenes to help our church fulfill its mission. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, spending time outdoors, playing tennis, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time with family and friends. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be part of what God is doing through our church, and I look forward to serving our congregation with excellence, joy, and a heart for Christ.

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Rebecca Kato

  • Hi! My name is Rebecca. I was born in Wisconsin, raised in North Carolina and lived 7 years in Brazil where my family is from. I moved to Redding in 2019 to attend ministry school and now call Redding home. I am married to the best guy out there, Rafael, and we have a beautiful baby boy, Kaleo. I was raised in and have served in local church all my life and it is my honor to be a part of the team that is creating the same for our children to be raised in a church home and a church family that loves God, our city and each other really well. 

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Sarah Hewitt

  • Hey, I’m Sarah!
    I grew up in Susanville, and moved to Redding in 2012. I’ve been in ministry my whole life, mostly in a volunteer capacity. After about a decade in another church in town, God brought me to Risen King in 2023, and it’s been a beautiful blessing! God has done absolutely incredible things in my life, and I’ve developed a deep love for investing in and loving His people really well. Growth, inner healing, life-on-life discipleship and mentoring are my jam!

    I’m also a creative ( tattoos, design, illustration, photography). I deeply love how God uses the arts and the creative process to heal places in our souls in such unique ways. I’m blessed to be able to use these gifts to build his kingdom and love his people!

Our Board of Directors

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Russ York

  • I was raised mainly in New Mexico and Texas (along with Oklahoma, Michigan, New Zealand, & Miami), but I am proud to have lived in California longer than anywhere! I have been in Redding for 26 years & Risen King Church has been at the core of my family and fellowship for that entire time.

    I love encouraging people, helping them deal with the challenges we all face, to prosper and do their very best in life.

    Music is an all-around passion for me; learning to worship God on a deeper level really changed my spiritual life, and I love to lead people in worship.

    I love that Risen King is a friendly family for a diverse group of people and that we are all finding our place as we walk together, led and empowered by God’s Holy Spirit.

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Jen McCloskey

  • I was born and raised in the Redding area and now live here with my hubby Tom. We have a son, Travis, with two grandboys, and a daughter, Haley, who is about to have a baby girl any day! I am passionate about being led by God daily and keeping my faith and hope fully in Him. Risen King has been our church family for 18 years and I love seeing so many passionate people serving in God’s church! I love to pray for people and watch God show up in mighty ways for them. I love Jesus. I love His family. I love being His disciple and I’m so excited to do my part in helping grow His Kingdom.

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Lennox Humphrey

  • I am originally from Detroit, MI but grew up all over the Midwest. I claim Stone Mountain, GA, and Evanston, IL as hometowns. I moved to Redding in 2003, with my (then) soon-to-be wife. We found Risen King in the fall of 2004 and it has been the spring of a lot of my spiritual growth. My stepdaughter is our oldest, while my wife and I have two sons, and the youngest is our daughter. I love helping believers find their identity in Christ, discover their gifts, and advance the Kingdom. I love Risen King simply because we are a Church that welcomes people wherever they are on their journey and we faithfully walk with them from a place of love.

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Catherine Littlefield

  • I’ve been in Redding since 2004 when work transferred me for a Regional HR position. Previously in WA & Southern CA, we raised two amazing sons and fostered many others. My late husband of 31 years and I visited Risen King Community Church after observing an RKCC Pastor & his wife interact with their then young children in such an honoring way at a local restaurant. We found this church family to be warmly welcoming, teaching, growing and equipping us well in the Word of God. They were especially supportive and are the reason I remain in Redding rather than move near family after being widowed. I am passionate to continue walking in the love of Jesus this church exemplifies, trusting God’s Holy Spirit to lead, praying for and encouraging each other and those who don’t know Jesus, caring for the wounded and those in need, and ultimately bringing hope in Jesus.

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Dan Haskins

  • I grew up in Redding and my wife, Lynn, is from Stockton, CA. We met in college and have been married for 45 years. We have three married children, two girls and one boy, and seven grandchildren. We have attended Risen King for 23 years. I have served as an elder and governing board member for the past 15 years. Lynn serves in the children’s ministry. Our passion is to know and love the Lord more deeply and with joy! We are also passionate about reaching those in our community who do not know Jesus yet. We love Risen King because it is a family that truly cares for each other through times of blessing and times of hardship. We are so excited about what God is currently doing at Risen King as we see our family growing in love for Jesus and love for each other!

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Ryan Yamane

  • Hello Risen King, my name is Ryan Yamane!  My wife, Julianne, and I both grew up on the West Coast, and after spending many wonderful years in Texas, we moved to the Redding area in 2020 when the Lord made it clear that we should come. We now live in Palo Cedro with our five children—Hallie, Maggie, Aubrie, Hudson, and Tucker—who all attend or have graduated from Redding Christian School.

    We made Risen King our home in 2023 and are excited to see God’s hand at work here! I’m passionate about business, smoking (and eating!) meat, and watching God strengthen marriages and family relationships through intentional discipleship. Our family loves hosting friends and gathering together, and we look forward to getting to know you!