Gastonia

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Pastors Gil and Debbie Dirmann came to Lakeshore in July 2003, bringing with them more than 20 years of hands-on ministry experience and leadership. Their passion is to see people walk in the truth of God's Word and experience the freedom and abundant life found in Christ Jesus.
 
Pastor Gil began his ministry journey in Southern California in 1990, serving on staff at Valley Community Church. He later served as Vice President of Advancement at Life Pacific University before answering the call to pastor Lakeshore. Throughout his ministry, Pastor Gil has served in various leadership roles within the Foursquare denomination, including Regional Superintendent and executive council positions. He currently serves as Associate District Supervisor for the Atlantic District.
 
Pastors Gil & Debbie have been married since 1986 and have three adult children, who are all married and serving the Lord, along with seven grandchildren.

Pastor Robert Rosales has been following Jesus since 1992 and has served in full-time pastoral ministry since 2006. Robert is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus, making disciples, developing leaders, and building healthy, thriving local churches.

He holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Leadership from Life Pacific University and is passionate about the biblical principles of followership and their impact on church health and effectiveness. In 2025, he authored his first book on the subject and has trained hundreds of pastors and ministry volunteers through workshops and ministry sessions, emphasizing how healthy followership strengthens leadership, builds effective teams, and fosters unity and shared purpose.

Robert and his wife, Yolanda, have been married for 32 years. Together, they share a deep love for Jesus and a passion for serving others and helping people grow in faith.