Pastor Daren Dilts grew up here in Big Bear and has a heart to reach his hometown with the wonderful message of forgiveness and redemtion through Jesus Christ. After serving in the U.S. Army, and several years in business, he surrendered to God's calling in his life and began training for the ministry. He moved back to Big Bear and started EBC in his living room on 04/04/04.

Dana Dilts is the Director of Children's Ministries. Her love for children and desire to see them grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ is at the heart of our children's ministry. She grew up in Mission Viejo, CA and moved to Big Bear with her family in 1984. Pastor and Mrs. Dilts have five children together.