Westside Community Church
Staff & Leaders
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Benjamin Hartel
My name is Ben, I’m the pastor at Westside Community in Santa Cruz, CA. I preach on Sundays and continually seek Jesus’ vision for this church community. I’m in love with my wife Kelly, my son Luke, and my daughter Magnolia-Sunshine. I became a follower of Jesus during Grateful Dead summer tour 1993. I’m passionate about the furtherance of the Gospel and the glory of Jesus Christ in Santa Cruz. I also love surfing, baseball, running, and music.