Judi and Paul may have never met if Judi hadn’t left the Catholic church as a teenager and began to search for what was missing. She found Jesus at the end of her search, accepted Him, and was baptized.
Paul grew up in a Christian home and knew that finding a Christian woman who shared his faith was non-negotiable. After dating for three years, they got married and have been married for thirty-eight years!
Paul and Judi’s journey to Eastside was anything but a straight line. They were involved with an acapella church for 12 years before the church merged with Eastside. The attendance had dropped significantly and the church was no longer attracting young people.
Then the merger with Eastside happened. They loved that the pastors taught scripture without sugarcoating the truth. The community of believers grew and established a real sense of connection. They call their small group “a little piece of heaven.” Everyone is encouraged to be real and vulnerable, resulting in amazing personal and spiritual growth. Everyone is also encouraged to volunteer in some way, whether through the children’s ministry, greeting team, or by going on a missions trip.
Everyone is encouraged to be real and vulnerable, resulting in amazing personal and spiritual growth
Paul and Judi aren’t just active members of Eastside. In addition to serving in various roles, they also try to give generously to the church. Because God has blessed them financially, they are able to help meet the needs of the church and its members. They explained, “We’ve done well with our finances, and we just love to be able to give.” Early in their marriage, they committed their money to the Lord by their tithes and offerings. When the opportunity came for Eastside to plant a church in Las Vegas, Paul and Judi stepped up and made a financial gift. “We love the focus Eastside has on reaching more people and expanding more campuses,” said Paul.
Eastside is home for Judi and Paul. They’re planted and continue to grow, even though they’ve been followers of Jesus for many years. To them, “it feels like family.” They love to serve and find it fun to give. They love seeing how their time, talent, and resources can help feed hungry kids or make a difference in the community through Eastside.