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MINISTERIAL STAFF

Ministers of Rushing Wind Church serve the congregation by providing leadership, teaching bible studies/connect groups, covering the members through prayer during altar services, and counseling under the direction of Pastor.

Rev. Christopher Duncan

Assistant Pastor

My name is Christopher Duncan. I have the great honor of being the Assistant Pastor at Rushing Wind Worship Center. My wife, Jennifer and I have been married since 2002 and have six beautiful children. The Lord brought us to the Antelope Valley in 2009, where we have since been serving here at Rushing Wind.

With God’s help, we’ve seen hundreds of lives changed right here in the A.V. We truly believe what you’ve experienced here at Rushing Wind is only the beginning and can’t wait to see what God has in store for your future. We look forward to seeing you become a part of our Rushing Wind family and getting to know you better. We know we are always “Better Together.”

Antonio Buford

My name is Antonio Buford and I have served the Lord since 1981 in Antioch California. I repented of my sins and was baptized in the beautiful name of Jesus and the Lord filled me with his wonderful gift of the Holy Ghost according to Acts 2:38-39.

I am the proud father of one son named Jonathan who was born in 2004, whom I love dearly. I joined Rushing Wind Church in 2017 and serve in many capacities including: bible study teacher, preaching, prayer team coordinator, musician, and I teach and offer guitar lessons at our church. My love for God is immense and I am thankful for his grace, love, and protection daily.

One of my favorite Bible verses is Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

Tony Johnson

I am married to Wendy Johnson since 1992 with two children, Nathan, and Andrew. I work for a global technology company as a Consultant and Network Administrator for over 20 years.

My interests include study and teaching the Bible, along with teaching music theory (drums), as well as youth basketball. My hobbies include golf, basketball, softball, weightlifting and swimming.

I have been saved since 1981 and have been a member of Rushing Wind since 2017. During which time I have headed up the homeless outreach ministry, been the lead sound engineer for all services, as well as a backup bass player on the praise team.

Hunter Manzano

Hey all, my name is Hunter Manzano, and I am the Student Pastor here at Rushing Wind Church. I am a Realtor by trade which keeps me extremely busy, and it also gives me the ability to mold my schedule to fulfill my role as Student Pastor here at Rushing Wind.

I am married to the most beautiful, kind, and caring woman on the planet! Her name is Jasmine and we met for the first time at Rushing Wind Church in 2009. Students have a special place in my heart. I believe that students have the highest impact potential for the kingdom of heaven.

Their passion, energy, and influence are unmatched by any other age group. Young people are unstoppable when their passion is combined with direction. My goal is to help cultivate a passion for Jesus Christ in their lives and to help direct that passion to impact our communities with the gospel of Jesus.

Rev. Jorge Sanchez

I have been saved since 1997. It was at a District Youth Rally in Los Angeles California where I gave my life to Christ. I have been attended Rushing Wind Church since 2017 and was added to our Ministerial staff a year and a half later.

Prior to attending Rushing Wind Church, I pastored a church in the Midwest, and worked as a Youth Pastor and Assistant Pastor for many years prior to that. I’ve been preaching and ministering the gospel for well over 20 years. Professionally, I am the Director of Airports Labor Relations for the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

My background is in representing both civil service employees and private sector employees. I serve on the board of Directors for the Southern California Public Management Association for Human Resources.

I am the proud husband to Janine, and have two wonderful children, Isaiah and Jayla.

Rigo Toledo

I currently serve as the Starting Point Director and serve on the Ministerial Staff here at Rushing Wind Church. I also serve in several areas of ministry including leading small groups, preaching, and serve as an Elder at Rushing Wind Church. I have been serving the Lord since 1993 and joined Rushing Wind Church several years ago.

I am a proud father of three children and four grandchildren.

In my free time, I enjoy babysitting my grandchildren and I am grateful for all that God has done and continues to do in my family’s life.