ONE TEAM, ONE DREAM
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Zane Black
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Both Zane and Rachel had their lives forever impacted through attending separate Torchbearers Gap Year Schools almost 20 years ago. Since attending Torchbearers, Zane has traveled and preached at events around the nation as well as continued the partnership with Torchbearers centers around the world. Their desire has never changed to raise up a team to start a Torchbearers program where students could experience Christ’s life.
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Maggie Miller
BRAND AMBASSADOR
Maggie was our intern for one year and now has taken the role of Lovin Life Brand Ambassador! With her extroverted spirit and love for Jesus and people, Mags has been creating missional merch in the Lovin Life Lab and helping out at events. She is the welcoming face of the church table as well as at our life school program.
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Marcel & Elise Franco
DIRECTORS OF ADVANCEMENT
Marcel and Elise have spent the last 10 years as missionaries traveling the world proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus. For the last two years they have been living in Santa Cruz establishing partnerships with local churches and organizations. They are excited to pour into the lives of students at Life School through preaching, mentoring and planning outreaches!
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Lindsey Harris
LIFE SCHOOL REGISTRAR & KITCHEN DIRECTOR
Lindsey is from Portland Oregon. She had her life impacted while attending Timberline Lodge, Torchbearer bible school program. She is a huge support for our summer life school program. Lindsey now serves as the registrar, coordinates program details and completely slays it in the kitchen. We would be lost and hungry without her!
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Julie Johnson
CHEIF OF STAFF
Julie joined Lovin Life to roll up her sleeves and help in any way she can. She is a Torchbearers alum and is sold out to the mission of Lovin Life and Life School. She desires to see this next generation experience the fullness of Christ’s Life. Julie has earned her Masters in Organizational Leadership and has used her education in ministry settings for over 10 years.
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Josh Kocher
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Josh has been a part of Lovin Life since October 2022, serving as the Operations Director. He oversees all programs, initiatives, and daily operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Beyond Lovin Life, he serves in the Army National Guard.
Outside of work, Josh is a thrill seeker who embraces adventure, whether it’s cliff jumping, playing volleyball or other things.