Elders/Pastors

The leadership of Laurel Bible Chapel consists of a plurality of elders.  There is no "head" elder, rather the elders work together to shepherd the flock at Laurel.  A framework of this type of leadership can be found in Alex Strach's book, Biblical Eldership.

Jim Gray

Jim Gray enlisted at the end of World War II as a navy engineman, then served again during the Korean War as an navy officer.  Afterward he became a school teacher, vice principal, then principal in La Mesa.  He and his wife Maxine have three grown children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.  Jim spent 12 years as a reserve lieutenant in the San Diego Sheriff's Department and 7 years as a mass care specialist and instructor with the Red Cross.  He has served on the board of Emmaus Bible College in Dubuqe, Iowa since 1988 and provided marriage counseling for many.

 Win Mattix

A Navy transplant to San Diego nearly 30 years ago, Dwight "Win" Mattix and his wife Laura are parents of 3 daughters and 1 son (who is currently serving in the military).  Win and Laura desire to live a life together marked by a commitment to cheerful hospitality, welcoming strangers, an open hand and of helping younger men and women mature Titus 2 style.  A graduate of Chapman University, Win has worked as a Quality Engineer and Printed Wiring Board technologist since leaving the Navy and geeks out on things technical and historical.

 Brian Rainey

Brian is a middle school history teacher and administrator in Southeast San Diego.  He is married to Naomi and has four children ranging from 13 to 2 years old.  He manages the summer camp for high school students at Verdugo Pines Bible Camp each year as well as being involved in the leadership of Shiloh, the college/career camp at Verdugo.  He currently serves on the board at Verdugo Pines Bible Camp.  His passion is for the church to reach the unchurched and then find their place in the family of faith.

Chuck Rainey

Chuck is the father of four grown children and ten grandchildren.  Brought to California on a football scholarship to UCLA in 1964, Chuck met Mary Treadway at Verdugo Pines while counseling.  The two fell in love and wed, then moved to San Diego.  He has served as an elder at Laurel since 1977.  Chuck has a degree in psychology and has provided counseling for many individuals and couples.

1 Peter 5:2-3
Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.