Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ,
and a partaker also of the glory
that is to be revealed,
shepherd the flock of God among you, overseeing not under compulsion, but willingly, according to God;
and not for dishonest gain,
but with eagerness;
nor yet as lording it over those allotted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- 1 Peter 5:1-3
Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ,
and a partaker also of the glory that is to be revealed,
shepherd the flock of God among you, overseeing not under compulsion, but willingly, according to God;
and not for dishonest gain, but with eagerness;
nor yet as lording it over those allotted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- 1 Peter 5:1-3
Our Elders
Therefore, I exhort the elders among you, as your fellow elder and witness of the sufferings of Christ,
and a partaker also of the glory
that is to be revealed,
shepherd the flock of God among you, overseeing not under compulsion, but willingly, according to God;
and not for dishonest gain,
but with eagerness;
nor yet as lording it over those allotted to you, but being examples to the flock.
- 1 Peter 5:1-3
JJ VanderJagt
JJ grew up in Lake Havasu City, where the Lord graciously saved him at the age of seven. He was baptized at eleven, and in time the Lord gave him a desire to study and teach His Word. JJ earned a degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Exposition from The Master’s University, and now serves the church through preaching and shepherding. He and his wife have been married since 2000 and are blessed with six children. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and playing sports, especially volleyball and basketball.
JJ’s hope and prayer are that the people of Lake Havasu City would come to love and embrace the true gospel of Christ, and that this would serve as a platform for reaching the world with the good news.
Joe Sousa
Originally born in New York, Joe was mostly raised in Lake Havasu. The Lord saved him in his early twenties, and ever since he has had a passion to grow in God’s Word and help others do the same, serving the church through teaching Adult Sunday School and preaching. Joe is married to his wife, Kelsie, and they are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their first child, a baby boy. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Theological Studies at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary, and enjoys reading & road trips!
His prayer is that, by God’s grace, the Church will grow in unity & doctrinal clarity, so they can faithfully proclaim the Gospel to all who will hear.
Dan Koblosh
Dan Koblosh grew up in Redondo Beach, California, attending a conservative Bible church since age five. After graduating Redondo Union high school in 1970, he attended Pepperdine University his freshman year, then transferred to Bob Jones University, where he graduated with an MA in Cinema. He later taught in that department for a year before returning home to Redondo Beach. He was employed for 36 years at Northrop Grumman Corp (aerospace) in their Film and Television Department. Dan married his wife Joy in 1986. He was an Elder in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He retired in 2016 to Lake Havasu, where he and Joy joined Christ Alone Church (formerly Havasu Alliance Church) and became an Elder with Mike Adams upon the passing of Elder Jim VanderJagt.
Mike Adams
Michael Eugene Adams serves at Christ Alone Church (formerly Havasu Alliance Church), where he is committed to the spiritual oversight, teaching, and nurturing of the congregation alongside the other elders. He is actively involved in prayerful decision-making, guarding biblical doctrine, and helping guide the church toward maturity in faith in the one living Triune God. He is passionate about fostering a welcoming community that encourages spiritual growth. His theology is grounded and shaped by the Reformed convictions of salvation by Grace Alone through Faith Alone in Christ Alone, according to Scripture Alone, and all for the Glory of God Alone.
Originally from Flint, Michigan, Mike worked in quality control for General Motors before marrying his wife Wendy in 1978. Together they served for many years in Sunday School and AWANA, which eventually led them to Arizona and Havasu Alliance Church in 2001, where Mike served as AWANA Commander and Wendy as Club Director. Married for 47 years, they have two daughters, four granddaughters, and two great-grandchildren. Mike and Wendy enjoy reading, movies, time by the pool, and life in Lake Havasu, and consider serving the church a central joy of their lives.