Nick Locke
Lead Pastor
Nick is originally from Ventura, California, and holds a degree in Biblical Studies from Azusa Pacific University. He and his wife, Katie, were married shortly after college and moved to Boston, where Nick earned both an M.Div. and an M.A. in Ethics and Society from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He later completed a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Nick served at Aliso Creek Church in Aliso Viejo for 11 years before coming to Grace Pasadena, where he began serving as lead pastor in July of 2025. He has a deep love for the church and for the city of Pasadena—its neighborhoods, its rhythms, and its food scene.
Nick and Katie have two children, Oliver and Harper. In his free time, Nick enjoys reading widely—from philosophy and theology to a good novel—listening to podcasts, rooting for the Dodgers, and getting out on his mountain bike.
Nick served at Aliso Creek Church in Aliso Viejo for 11 years before coming to Grace Pasadena, where he began serving as lead pastor in July of 2025. He has a deep love for the church and for the city of Pasadena—its neighborhoods, its rhythms, and its food scene.
Nick and Katie have two children, Oliver and Harper. In his free time, Nick enjoys reading widely—from philosophy and theology to a good novel—listening to podcasts, rooting for the Dodgers, and getting out on his mountain bike.
Caroline Huxell
Director of Children & Families Ministry
Caroline is originally from Wakefield, Massachusetts, and moved to Southern California in 2013 to attend Azusa Pacific University, where she studied Music Education. During her time at APU, Caroline sensed God’s calling on her life to serve in children’s ministry. She spent several years serving at Highrock Church in Arlington, Massachusetts, before moving to Pasadena to pursue a Master of Divinity from Fuller Seminary.
Caroline has been on staff at Grace Pasadena since 2021 and serves as the Director of Children and Families. She is passionate about discipling the next generation and creating spaces for children, youth, and families to experience and know the love of Christ. She loves serving at Grace and partnering with parents and families as we follow Christ together.
Caroline is married to Blake, and together they have two awesome daughters, Ellie and Irene. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games, watching a good show, and honing her barista and latte art skills - come over sometime for a latte!
Caroline has been on staff at Grace Pasadena since 2021 and serves as the Director of Children and Families. She is passionate about discipling the next generation and creating spaces for children, youth, and families to experience and know the love of Christ. She loves serving at Grace and partnering with parents and families as we follow Christ together.
Caroline is married to Blake, and together they have two awesome daughters, Ellie and Irene. In her free time, she enjoys playing video games, watching a good show, and honing her barista and latte art skills - come over sometime for a latte!
Noah Sierota
Director of Music & Arts
Noah was born and raised in the greater Los Angeles area, growing up in a family of musicians and serving in music ministries from an early age. After finding a voice for his own personal faith in high school, he began writing worship music and leading in a variety of youth settings, eventually working professionally as a musician, writing and performing in a touring band.
After nearly a decade of attending and serving in different spaces at Grace Pasadena, Noah stepped into the role of Director of Music and Arts. During the week he works on a variety of musical projects — from music for his band and other artists to helping shape the music and liturgy for Sunday mornings and cultivating spiritual rhythms throughout the week. He has a passion for using the arts to direct our affections toward God and his gospel, seeking the intersection of beauty and theological intentionality in worship.
He and his wife, Caraline, have two elementary-aged children and share a passion for serving in the foster care sphere, welcoming people into their home and enjoying a good meal together.
After nearly a decade of attending and serving in different spaces at Grace Pasadena, Noah stepped into the role of Director of Music and Arts. During the week he works on a variety of musical projects — from music for his band and other artists to helping shape the music and liturgy for Sunday mornings and cultivating spiritual rhythms throughout the week. He has a passion for using the arts to direct our affections toward God and his gospel, seeking the intersection of beauty and theological intentionality in worship.
He and his wife, Caraline, have two elementary-aged children and share a passion for serving in the foster care sphere, welcoming people into their home and enjoying a good meal together.
Jessica Wiley
Finance & Administration
Jessica was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, and has lived all over the East Bay (Newark, Hayward, Berkeley, Oakland). She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a BA in Applied Mathematics and emphasis in Economics. After graduating, she worked in San Francisco at Bank of America as a project manager in Technology and Operations.
She moved down from the Bay to Pasadena in the fall of 2008; and, after a "mini retirement" from Corporate America, she began working for Grace Pasadena in November 2013 supporting the church's financial and administrative needs. She loves the opportunity to use her passion for detail and organization to serve the church and to be a part of the work the Lord is doing at Grace.
Jessica also works for City to City SoCal providing support in finance and human resources; and for the Pasadena Senior Center in data management, analytics, and reporting. When she's not working, she enjoys lifting weights, doing jigsaw puzzles, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, sharing good food with friends, and spending as much time with her family as possible (dad, mom, 8 siblings and 19 nieces and nephews (and counting!)).
She moved down from the Bay to Pasadena in the fall of 2008; and, after a "mini retirement" from Corporate America, she began working for Grace Pasadena in November 2013 supporting the church's financial and administrative needs. She loves the opportunity to use her passion for detail and organization to serve the church and to be a part of the work the Lord is doing at Grace.
Jessica also works for City to City SoCal providing support in finance and human resources; and for the Pasadena Senior Center in data management, analytics, and reporting. When she's not working, she enjoys lifting weights, doing jigsaw puzzles, listening to podcasts and audiobooks, sharing good food with friends, and spending as much time with her family as possible (dad, mom, 8 siblings and 19 nieces and nephews (and counting!)).
Bailey Rogers
Youth Coordinator
