Our Way

We follow Jesus in the tradition of the Beloved Disciple:

John 13; 19;20;21. 

Living in this way involves:

Being Loved by God- because God loves us, we do not have to live life according to our needs, we are rather liberated to live according to the values of love because God provides all of our needs.

Loving God- Rather than searching for a “life purpose, “ loving God becomes the purpose of our life, and we find all the meaning we need in loving God.

Loving our Community- loving God naturally translates to loving people, we find the best example of loving people in Jesus. Jesus moved through his community offering mercy, generosity, justice, gentleness, kindness, forgiveness, hope, and power.


Our Team

The Lighthouse team extends beyond it’s official leaders to a warm, welcoming and highly engaged community. Each person who attends has a sincere heart for Lighthouse, it’s local and global missions and is actively involved in making it all work! Below is an overview of our staff members.

  • Dr. Jeffrey Garner, Lead Pastor. Dr. Garner received his Doctorate in Ministry from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, with an emphasis in Johannine Literature. He is a California native and has pastored in SF, at Lighthouse, since 2003.

  • Deborah Azzolini-Garner, Executive Pastor. Deborah has her B.A. in Biblical Theology along with 20+ years in corporate management. Deborah oversees Lighthouse operations as well as our online attendees. She joined our team in 2022.

  • Steve and Julie Trevino, Steve (who has a BA in theology from Calvary Theological Seminary) along with his high school sweetheart Julie (who is certified in Biblical Studies through Awakening School of Theology), have planted churches in the United States and the Middle East and founded multiple non-profits including drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers, homeless rescue missions, discipleship houses for men, women and teens, and community revitalization centers. Through coaching, mentoring, and equipping, Steve and Julie have devoted their lives to helping people conquer fear and capture their calling. Steve Trevino has trained frontline workers, missionaries, and refugees on every continent except Antarctica, including persecuted Christians of the Underground Church in China, India and the Middle East. Now, after both pastoring in Texas for 20 years Steve and Julie currently live in the San Francisco Bay Area.  

  • Vivian Roman, Care Pastor. Vivian is a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor II and oversees our Recovery Support Group as well as Sacred Text Studies. Vivian is a native San Franciscan and has been a leader at Lighthouse since 2007.

Our Values

  • We’re Human: We’re not perfect, and we’re open about it.  We follow Jesus so as to become more human.

  • We’re Home:  Home is not where you’re from. Home is where you are loved.

  • We’re Accepted: We accept each other “ as is” without conditions, without requirements

  • We Listen: The Voice of God is always speaking, in us, in others, and through creation, so we listen.

  • Let Love Rule: We love in response to being loved by God. Love is the highest law

Our Experiences

Worship Café, our Sunday experience begins @ 10:30 am PST in-person, online, or via our app (SF Lighthouse)

Recovery Support: Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm PST (currently virtual)

Sacred Text Studies: Thursdays @ 7:00 pm PST (currently virtual)

Spanish Bible Study: Thursdays @ 6:00 pm PST in person at SF Lighthouse, 1337 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Life Recovery: Fridays @ 7:00 pm PST in person at SF Lighthouse, 1337 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Our Location

 

1337 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
info@sflighthouse.org