THIS IS WHO WE ARE

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Hosanna City Church exists to see people who are far from God come to know Him and make him known.

We are passionate about sharing Christ's love through our actions, caring for one another, and positively impacting our communities; in doing this, we are seeing lives being transformed daily.

As a Church, we are committed to helping you and others become fully devoted followers of Christ. We make a choice to love people in practical ways, leading them to Jesus so He can forgive their sin and restore their relationships with God and other people.

Our Mission and Culture is rooted in four Core Values

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Giving the Gospel of Grace

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Loving the City to Life

Creating Christian Community

Training Life-Long Leaders

Essential Beliefs

  1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible, authoritative Word of God. Therefore, our ministry emphasizes the regular exposition of God’s Word in its entirety.

  2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

  3. We believe in the deity of Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His Sinless life, in His miracles, in His atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in his promised return in power and glory.

  4. We believe in the absolute necessity of regeneration by the Holy Spirit for salvation because of the exceeding sinfulness of human nature, and that men are justified on the simple ground of faith in the shed blood of Christ and that only by God’s grace and through faith are we saved.

  5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life; we further believe His power and gifts are available to believers today.

  6. We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: They that are saved unto the resurrection of life; and they that are lost unto destruction of eternal damnation.

  7. We believe legitimate sexual relations are exercised solely within marriage, in addition, We believe marriage has been ordained by God. Therefore, we recognize marriage as exclusively the legal union of one man and one woman in which such union is a lifetime commitment.

  8. We believe it is important to uphold Scriptural practices of the early church. Therefore, we hold to water baptism and the regular receiving of the Lord’s Supper.

Darin Begnaud -

Lead Pastor

“My name is Darin Wayne Begnaud, everyone just calls me D or Pastor D. I am a sinner saved by grace, rescued from the kingdom of darkness translated into the kingdom of light and love. Redeemed by Jesus’ perfect life and His perfect sacrifice. Eighteen years ago, God got ahold of my mind, heart and life.

He led me into ministry… I have been a youth pastor, assistant pastor, and now lead pastor in the Hosanna Family. ALL GLORY TO GOD!

Jesus has blessed my life with so many amazing things. None am I more grateful for than my amazing wife, my five beautiful kids and three amazing grandchildren. Christina is not only my wife but my best friend and my co-laborer in our walk and life in-Christ! I love to encourage and disciple God's people, it is my calling and my gift. Praise God Come hang out with us some Sunday morning!”

PASTOR RANDY ADAMS - ASSISTANT PASTOR

“My name is Randy Adams. For the first 32 years of my life I was basically an atheist; then Jesus found me; He used my beautiful wife Rosalie in that process; together we have now served the Lord for more than 40 years. I love Jesus and try to obey Him daily.

In 2018 He called me to write books which He wants to use to make an impact in these end times. I love how wonderful He is in guiding my thoughts and my heart.

Rosalie and I love His Word and seek His will daily. We have a daughter and son-in-law who follow Jesus and 3 grandchildren we pray for daily.

We gained a heart for missions in 1998 and briefly went twice to Brazil; we also pastored for 12 years in Desert Hot Springs and still continue to meet in our house on Sunday evenings.

We love Hosanna City Church, and I am grateful to serve as an assistant pastor; our goal is to finish well and be ready when Jesus returns!” Isaiah 12:2

www.PastorRandyAdams.com

Steffen Youngman - Deacon & Children’s Ministry Director

“My name's Steffen Youngman. I'm the children's director and a deacon here at Hosanna City Yucca Valley. A sinner saved by grace I am the husband of my beautiful wife Charity Youngman. We have been married 11 years and growing closer and stronger in Jesus each day. I am also blessed with the joy of being a father of 7: Cadence, Gavyn, Lilyanne, Jack, Ethan, Harlow & Izzy.

I was born and raised here in the desert and am so blessed to call the Morongo Basin, home. All things valuable in my life can be summed up in 2 words; Jesus and family.

My prayer for each of us is that we continue to see, grow in, and reflect Jesus’ love, mercy, and grace. Wanna know more? Come talk to me!”

Darryl Whitley - Prayer & Care Pastor

“I’ve been a Christian almost 40 years, but I’ve been a truly “surrendered” “sold out” follower of Jesus and “walking” it out for about the last 3 years! I graduated from Yucca Valley High School in 1975 and have been blessed beyond words being married to my beautiful wife Glenda, the wife of my youth, for almost 44 years now!

We have 2 adult children and 7 grandchildren!

And as a hobby, I enjoy long rides on my road bike! I love serving JESUS and people! I continually pray for my daily obedience to GOD and HIS WORD, as I submit my will to HIS, to the best of my ability and I’m both humbled, honored and at your service here at Hosanna City Church YV to be your Prayer & Care Pastor!”

Amanda Palmer - Hospitality Ministry Leader

“Mother of 2, Married for 15 years, gave my life to Christ later in life, 2011.

I love people and I love serving people! I LOVE GOD and all that he has blessed me with!”

Pastor Charlie Nesbit - Assistant Pastor

“My wife and I have lived in the Morongo Basin for over 50 years. We've been married 32 years and raised 2 wonderful sons.

 I have been in ministry for over 20 years as a Pastor, Bible College Instructor and Head of children's ministries, and many other ministries. I have a degree in biblical theology.

We love the Lord and have followed him our entire lives. It has always been our hearts desire to bring the word of God simply to anyone who will receive it from the youngest is to the oldest, Simply The Bible Simple.”

Jim Baker - Deacon & Free Indeed Ministry Leader

“My name is Jim Baker. I'm a deacon here at Hosanna City Yucca Valley. I was married to Christine Baker for over 15 yrs. and recently widowed almost 2 yrs. ago.

Together with my ministry partner Joel Aguilar we lead the men's recovery ministry FREE INDEED!

I am a born again Spirit filled believer in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit and the grace of God. My passion is to know Christ and to make Him known!”

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Caleb Wright -

Youth Pastor

Amanda Tranmer - Women’s Ministry Leader

“My name is Amanda, and I follow Jesus. He saved my life. He freed me from guilt, shame, and graceless efforts to "be good." He pulled me out of a pit of addiction and hopelessness in 2008 and since then has continually filled my life with the good things that can only be found in Him. Love. Hope. Peace. Purpose. Freedom. Fellowship. Truth. Himself!

Married to Craig for 18 years. Mom to 2. Creation-lover. Baker. Photographer. Homeschooler. Book reader. Lover and student of God's word. My faith is not in any person, place, thing, creed, or human effort. My faith is in Jesus. My life eternally belongs to Him” Psalm 103:1-5

David Tenbrook - Sound Ministry Leader

“My name is David TenBrook and I help lead the Sound Ministry. I have been doing sound for the last 19 years. I have been involved in serving in church since I was very young.

Married to my beautiful wife, Ashlyn, for the last five years. I have an amazing daughter, Samantha, and three four legged kids (dogs).

I faithfully served in the U.S. Army for 10 years. I love the Lord with all my heart and look forward to continue the mission of sharing the Word and spreading His good news.”

Kirk Fankhouser - Deacon & Helps Ministry Leader

“My name is Kirk and Jesus changed my life.

I was struggling with all kinds of addictions and my life was miserable.

Then in 2013 I dedicated my life to Jesus and everything changed. My addictions were gone and my life was actually worth living.

Then in 2020 I married my soulmate and my life just keeps on getting better everyday.”

TRE ALEXANDER - YOUNG ADULTS MINISTRY LEADER

“Teacher. Preacher. Born again, fire baptized, Holy Ghost filled, surrendered worshipper and Lover of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Unashamed of His Gospel that saved me from a sinful and shameful past rooted in severe abuse and trauma!

I'm the Senior Leader of the Oasis Young Adult Bible Study group at Hosanna City Church Yucca Valley.

Professionally, I've worked for more than twenty years as a social worker and public health official addressing the needs of marginalized communities, those impacted by mass incarceration, homelessness, addiction, and Mental/Behavioral health disparities. I have experienced significant efficacy in implementing trauma-informed and culturally competent models of care to assist at-risk youth fighting systemic oppression depression ranging from poverty, lack of resources, dysfunctional family life, sexual and physical abuses, gang affiliations, juvenile detention, and facing extreme bias, ridicule and shame associated with a diagnosis of chronic medical problems such as HIV/AIDS.

I'm the CEO and lead consultant for Prison Linkages Consultant Group and Executive Director of Seeds of Hope Family Foster Agency.

I've raised 25 children over 30 years from family members and the foster care system. And I adopted three beautiful boys.

I'm a fierce activist/advocate for human rights and a strong community organizer. I'm a warrior in the body of Christ and love to worship God. My joy stems from my love for Jesus and a genuine desire to embody and show what His love looks like to everyone I encounter”