PASTOR JASON POGUE
@jasonpogue
Jason has been on staff at Saddleback Church for more than 20 years and has been leading the HSM team since 2016. He loves Jesus, his wife, the San Diego Padres, his three kids, (Abby, Hunter, and Savannah) and his dog Chase – but not necessarily in that order!
Jason is the head of our high school team and the lead pastor to our students. He oversees the vision for our youth ministry and leads the care and growth of our staff and volunteer leaders. He also leads a life group of high school guys and teaches at our Weekend Services on most weekends.
BRITTANY HAAN
@brittanyhaan
Brittany has been on staff at Saddleback Church since 2015 and has been serving in HSM for over 7 years. She loves chorizo breakfast burritos, mountain biking, chasing sunset views, and all things sports. Any of these with her husband or some of our HSM students is her favorite!
Brittany is thrilled to be on HSM staff overseeing all aspects of our adult leaders: enlisting, equipping, encouraging and empowering them to be the incredible shepherds God has called them to be!
ERIC NATIVIDAD
@eric.natividad
Eric has been on staff at Saddleback Church since 2018 and has been serving in HSM for 4 years and was also once a student in HSM. He has a passion for creativity and wants to see students reach their full potential and know Jesus intimately!
Eric oversees graphic design, social media, video content creation, and weekend services. He also loves fashion and loves talking with students about thrifting!
JOSHUA QUINTINO
@joshuaquintino
Joshua has been serving in youth ministry for nearly 10 years at Saddleback Church. In his free time, you will find him playing soccer, destroying people on Smash Bros, or watching a movie! He believes God’s favorite soccer team is the LA Galaxy and he is desperately praying for the glory days to return!
Joshua oversees all student “next steps” including: resources, baptisms, student serving opportunities, and mission. He also partners with weekend services, life groups and he is also our resident Gen Z expert who stays up-to-date on all the latest lingo.
KARA DUFFUS
@karaduffus
Kara is a Saddleback OG and was a student in JHM and HSM. She is passionate about students experiencing the love of Jesus and stepping into who the Lord has made them to be! Kara loves all things sports (basketball and football are her favs), going to the beach, spending time with her friends and family, and cooking and baking (she is in her sourdough era).
Kara oversees the operational aspects of our HSM Events including Summer Camp and Winter Retreat. She also coordinates registrations and placements of Life Groups.