Elder Nominees

2025-26 Elder Team

John Belletto

  • My wife Debbie and I have been married for 19 years and have been blessed with the privilege to raise two amazing boys together; Kaleb (16) and Joshua (9). Though I had spent time in and out of church in various parts of my life, it wasn’t until 2011 when I became a Christian and a true disciple of Jesus Christ. 

    Immediately following my high school graduation, I served in the U.S. Navy for 5 years. After completing my enlistment, although it took a while, I eventually earned a B.S. in Biology with an emphasis in Physiology from Cal State Long Beach. For the past 15 years I have worked in the biomedical device industry doing Research and Development and project management. Once I was saved, I couldn’t get enough of studying God’s Word and began taking Bible college classes. I eventually transitioned to seminary, where I completed a Masters of Divinity at Talbot School of Theology. 

    Over the past 13 years, I have served the church in a variety of capacities. My wife and I have served together in Youth Ministry, Young Adults, and Young Marrieds/Family Ministry as we focused on mentorship, personal discipleship, and counseling. I have taught various bible studies, Sunday school classes, and have co-led international missions trips. In 2018, I was ordained and served as Associate Pastor of a church in Yorba Linda for 2 years prior to moving to South county in 2020. 

    My family and I were looking for a small, local bible-teaching church where we might be able to use our gifts to serve the body and build community. In 2022 we found exactly what we were looking for at Foothills Church. As we have been at Foothills for 2 years now, I have served on the Welcome Team, Security Team, I play mediocre guitar for Sunday Worship a couple times a month, and serve out my passion for global missions on the Missions Board. Debbie and I currently lead a life group from our home and every once in a while, Pastor Roger has given me the honor and opportunity to preach on a Sunday. 

    We love the church family at Foothills, and are excited and blessed to be part of what the Lord is doing, both in and through this amazing body of believers. 

    Favorite Bible Verses: Micah 6:8; Hebrews 4:16; 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Steven Roquemore

  • Steve considers himself very blessed to have been raised by loving, Christian parents and he came to know Jesus as his Savior at an early age.

    He and Judy married and moved to Orange County and started attending Foothills Church in Jan of 1989.  Through the years, he has been involved as an Elder, Life Group leader, and in various ministries and studies, and facilities, etc. 

    His favorite titles are Husband, Father, and Grandfather.  He and Judy have three children and six grandchildren.

    Steve pursued careers in Electrical, Mechanical, Purchasing, Engineering, and Construction Management.  He currently is a Technical/Electrical Specialist at LAX.

    He loves Foothills Church and the Foothills family.  He especially appreciates the commitment to the Gospel and the preaching and teaching of God’s word.

    One of his favorite verses is:

    Romans 5:8 “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Daren Fennell

  • Daren grew up in Santa Clarita, CA as the middle child in a family of five. God graciously blessed him with a loving home. But it wasn’t until the age of 19, after a period of intense searching, that Daren came to trust in Christ for the removal of his sin-guilt. He has been walking with Jesus for over two decades and aims to steward the good gifts God has given him.

    Daren holds an Associate’s degree in Mathematics, a Bachelor’s degree in Bible Exposition, and a Master of Divinity from The Master’s University. His work experience includes 10 years on church staff overseeing Children’s Education and Community Groups, and teaching Math and Bible at a Christian school. He then spent 8 years as a Project Manager and Chief Operations Officer at a software development company, called Fishermen Labs. He is currently the Associate Pastor at Foothills Church.

    Daren’s ministry experience includes leading Bible studies, overseeing a youth outreach program, leading Christian Education and Community Group programs, as well as participating in mission trips to Haiti, Canada, and India. At Foothills Church, Daren has been involved in Bible studies, Welcome Team ministry, men’s events, and also plays drums for the worship team.

    Daren believes that Jesus will build his church, and that it is a privilege to play a small part in this great work!

    Favorite Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Eddie Sobrito

  • Eddie was born in Hawaiian Gardens, California, and later moved to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, where he grew up. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Science and Administration from Shippensburg University while working his way through college. An international opportunity brought him to the Philippines, where he met and married Christine Joy (CJ). They now have four boys, ranging from six to sixteen years old.

    After returning to Torrance, CA, a neighbor invited their children to VBS, leading the family to a Bible study where they came to Christ and were baptized. Eddie currently works as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo, striving to maintain a gospel-centered approach in his professional life.

    Eddie and CJ, committed to Bible study, fellowship, and community outreach, sought a local church that faithfully teaches God’s Word. This search led them to Foothills, where Eddie has served in various ministries, including VBS, Sunday School, and youth leadership. He also supports CJ in her role as CE coordinator.

    Eddie is grateful for the deep bonds his family has formed at Foothills and praises God for their son’s recent decision to follow Christ. Eddie and CJ are passionate about reaching the younger generation and are excited to see how God will continue to work through Foothills for His glory.

Roger Horning

  • Roger Horning, became the Lead Pastor at Foothills Church in 2019. He became a Christian during the last week of his senior year in high school and began working with junior high students in his church youth group almost immediately. Michele came to know the Lord as an adult when a co-worker shared the gospel with her. Roger and Michele met in their 20’s when they served together as leaders in their church’s youth ministry. They have four children, all who have served at Foothills Church.

    Roger is a dedicated Bible teacher with a clear passion for ministering to families. His top ministry priorities are preaching, discipleship, and leadership development. Roger holds a bachelor’s degree in Bible with an emphasis in youth ministry from The Master's University, a Masters of Divinity from The Master’s Seminary, and he is ordained in the Evangelical Free Church of America. He and his wife have been serving in full-time ministry for more than half his life.

    Favorite Bible Verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21