ONE TEAM, ONE DREAM

  • Zane Black

    FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    CONTACT

    Both Zane and Rachel had their lives forever impacted through attending separate Torchbearers Gap Year Schools almost 20 years ago. Since attending Torchbearers, Zane has traveled and preached at events around the nation as well as continued the partnership with Torchbearers centers around the world. Their desire has never changed to raise up a team to start a Torchbearers program where students could experience Christ’s life.

  • Maggie Miller

    BRAND AMBASSADOR

    Maggie was our intern for one year and now has taken the role of Lovin Life Brand Ambassador! With her extroverted spirit and love for Jesus and people, Mags has been creating missional merch in the Lovin Life Lab and helping out at events. She is the welcoming face of the church table as well as at our life school program.

  • Marcel & Elise Franco

    DIRECTORS OF ADVANCEMENT

    CONTACT

    Marcel and Elise have spent the last 10 years as missionaries traveling the world proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus. For the last two years they have been living in Santa Cruz establishing partnerships with local churches and organizations. They are excited to pour into the lives of students at Life School through preaching, mentoring and planning outreaches!

  • Lindsey Harris

    LIFE SCHOOL REGISTRAR & KITCHEN DIRECTOR

    CONTACT

    Lindsey is from Portland Oregon. She had her life impacted while attending Timberline Lodge, Torchbearer bible school program. She is a huge support for our summer life school program. Lindsey now serves as the registrar, coordinates program details and completely slays it in the kitchen. We would be lost and hungry without her!

  • Josh Kocher

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

    CONTACT

    Josh has been creating and implementing new systems and structures for Lovin Life. He has been providing operational support in the midst of all our endeavors . He also travels with Zane on Winter Jam, running our church table on the road. Josh lives life to the fullest and is all in for Life school, where he will focus on day to day details as well as disciplining students.

  • Julie Johnson

    CHEIF OF STAFF

    Julie joined Lovin Life to roll up her sleeves and help in any way she can. She is a Torchbearers alum and is sold out to the mission of Lovin Life and Life School. She desires to see this next generation experience the fullness of Christ’s Life. Julie has earned her Masters in Organizational Leadership and has used her education in ministry settings for over 10 years.