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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.

Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Pastor Cory Barnes has felt God’s call to pastoral ministry from a young age. He is passionate about helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus and believes God has a unique plan and purpose for each of His children. Cory loves helping others discover their God-given gifts and callings and encouraging them to step into all that God has for their lives.

Cory both received his pastoral license and was installed at the Catawba Campus Pastor in 2025. He has a heart for serving others, developing people, and seeing lives transformed as they discover and walk in God’s purpose.

Cory and his wife, Megan, have been happily married since 2018 and are blessed with two beautiful children, Brooklyn & Bennett. Together, they are excited to be part of the Lakeshore family and look forward to serving and growing alongside the Catawba community.