Who We Are
Gospel City Church is a new church plant in Long Beach, CA. We aim to create a hospitable environment where everyone feels welcomed and people discover Jesus.
Our church is led by a team of elders who provide shepherding care and leadership for the people of Gospel City. We also call them our “pastors.”
Our Elders
Nick Ranieri
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Nick Ranieri is the lead pastor and planter of Gospel City Church. Nick and his family were sent by Imago Dei Church in Downey, CA to plant a new church in Long Beach. Nick and his wife Jaci have called Long Beach home for the last 12 years. Together they have three kids. Nick loves good coffee, heavy-dairy desserts, and competing in fitness races.
Nick has a deep desire to help people experience deep friendship with Jesus. He is eager see more churches started in Long Beach and to the nations.
Aaron Engel
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Aaron Engel is an elder and one of the founding members of Gospel City Church. Aaron has more passion and joy than most anyone you’ve ever met. He’s a major extrovert who loves being with people. He makes a mean tomatillo salsa and even dabbles in baking sourdough bread. He’s an avid fan of the Lakers and Chargers, and he’s always down for board game of any kind.
Aaron is passionate about helping people find all their joy and satisfaction in knowing Jesus. He’s committed to showing everyone that to be a Christian, is to be the happiest man around, no matter what comes!
Church Staff
Caity Engel
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
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Caity oversees the internal operations of Gospel City. She has the answer to pretty much every question regarding our church. She helps ensure that our church is organized by overseeing serve teams, coordinating events, and church communications. Caity cares deeply for people and exudes the hospitable love of Jesus. And she’s one of the most approachable and kind people you’ll meet!
Caity and her husband have three children. She loves hanging out with her family and spending time outside in the sunshine and near the water. Sounds like Long Beach was a great choice!
Our Sending Church
Imago Dei Church is our “sending church”, which means they sent us out to plant Gospel City and continue to support us in an abundance of ways.