Elder Nominees

2025-26 Elder Team

John Belletto

  • My wife Debbie and I have been married for 20 years and have been blessed with the privilege to raise two amazing boys together; Kaleb (17) and Joshua (10). 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 14 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 3 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

  • Born in California, I spent my childhood in the small town of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, after my family moved east. I graduated from Shippensburg University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management Information Systems. During college, I worked at a major financial institution, a path that led to my current role as a financial advisor. In my work, I strive to honor God by helping others steward the resources He has entrusted to them.

    Early in my career, I seized an opportunity to work in the Philippines, where I lived for four years. There, I met my wife, Christine Joy (CJ). We married and moved to the U.S. a year later, and we currently live in Mission Viejo, where we are raising our four boys: Alex, Dominic, Bradley, and Caleb.

    Our journey to faith began through God’s providence, on the day we moved into an apartment in Torrance when Bradley a newborn and Alex and Dominic were still young.  A neighbor, providentially happened to be from the Philippines, boldly invited our boys to Vacation Bible School and a midweek Bible study the very first time we ever talked to one another. This divine encounter met us in a time of need, and God has been faithfully transforming our lives ever since and to this day we remain close to this family.

    Since becoming a Christian, I’ve sought to serve the church with the gifts God has given me. At Foothills Church, I serve as an Elder, as a worship team member, youth group support leader, and help teach membership classes. My family has been deeply blessed by this community, and we’re grateful for the ways God has worked through its members. A major highlight during our time at foothills was witnessing our eldest son give his life to Christ, an answer to the faithful prayers of many at Foothills who until now continue to guide and support him.

    Together with CJ, our passion is to encourage and equip a new generation of believers at Foothills. I’m excited to see how God will continue to use our church for His glory and am thankful for the privilege of being part of His kingdom work.

    Favorite Bible Verses:

    Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV)

    “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

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