Meet the team
Learn more about our staff
doctor Drew Buell
Pastor-Teacher
Family
Drew grew up in a Christian home with wonderful, godly parents. He married the love of his life, Amy, in the Spring of 2001. The Lord has blessed them with four children (Micah, Cody, Luke. & Ruth).
Education
Pastor Drew is a graduate of The Master's University in Santa Clarita, CA. Drew graduated in the Spring of 2001 with a degree in Bible Exposition. In 2002 Drew began to attend The Master's Seminary (TMS) in pursuit of a Master of Divinity, which he completed in December of 2005. Drew completed a Doctorate of Ministry from the same institution in 2021.
Ministry Experience
During his time at TMS Drew served as an Associate Pastor of Student Ministries and Worship at Pine Mountain Christian Community Church in Pine Mountain Club, CA. Following his time in Pine Mountain Club Drew served as an Associate Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, WA from 2005 - 2010.
He became the Pastor-Teacher of Cool Community Church in 2010.
Drew grew up in a Christian home with wonderful, godly parents. He married the love of his life, Amy, in the Spring of 2001. The Lord has blessed them with four children (Micah, Cody, Luke. & Ruth).
Education
Pastor Drew is a graduate of The Master's University in Santa Clarita, CA. Drew graduated in the Spring of 2001 with a degree in Bible Exposition. In 2002 Drew began to attend The Master's Seminary (TMS) in pursuit of a Master of Divinity, which he completed in December of 2005. Drew completed a Doctorate of Ministry from the same institution in 2021.
Ministry Experience
During his time at TMS Drew served as an Associate Pastor of Student Ministries and Worship at Pine Mountain Christian Community Church in Pine Mountain Club, CA. Following his time in Pine Mountain Club Drew served as an Associate Pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, WA from 2005 - 2010.
He became the Pastor-Teacher of Cool Community Church in 2010.
Andy Fisher
Director of Operations
Andy grew up in the Auburn area in a faithful Christian home. Although he spent much of his teen years running from Christ, the Lord graciously drew him back at age 20 through the influence of godly mentors. These men invested deeply in his life, guided him through Scripture, helped him wrestle with difficult questions about the God of the Bible, and introduced him to the Doctrines of Grace. Through their example and teaching, Andy came to know and trust the sovereign God who rules over every part of life.
Andy married his wife, Shannon, in 1991. Together they have been blessed with seven children—three of whom are adopted—and seven grandchildren. Andy and Shannon have been part of the Cool Community Church family since 1997, grateful for the relationships, discipleship, and ministry opportunities the Lord has provided through the years.
Since coming to Cool Community, Andy has served in a variety of ministries, including preaching, teaching, Children’s Church, AWANA, Men’s Ministry, home group leadership, and has recently joined the board of elders.
After retiring in 2024 from 37 years of local government service, he stepped into a new season of ministry, joining the volunteer staff at Cool Community as Director of Operations. Andy counts it a privilege to support the church’s ministries, care for its facilities and support its people as they grow in their walk with Jesus
Andy married his wife, Shannon, in 1991. Together they have been blessed with seven children—three of whom are adopted—and seven grandchildren. Andy and Shannon have been part of the Cool Community Church family since 1997, grateful for the relationships, discipleship, and ministry opportunities the Lord has provided through the years.
Since coming to Cool Community, Andy has served in a variety of ministries, including preaching, teaching, Children’s Church, AWANA, Men’s Ministry, home group leadership, and has recently joined the board of elders.
After retiring in 2024 from 37 years of local government service, he stepped into a new season of ministry, joining the volunteer staff at Cool Community as Director of Operations. Andy counts it a privilege to support the church’s ministries, care for its facilities and support its people as they grow in their walk with Jesus
Janet Denton
Secretary
Janet grew up in a Christian home and became a believer at age 8. She married Mike in October 1979, and they have lived in Cool since 1983. They have been attending Cool Community Church since 1985. She and Mike have five grown children—Jonathan, Jennifer, Stephen, Timothy, and Cassie—two sons-in-law, and nine grandchildren.
Janet graduated from De Anza College and San Jose State University. Her pastimes include spending time with her grandchildren, sewing Jelly Roll quilts on her sewing machine, and watching Jeopardy! and adventure/mystery shows.
Throughout the years, she has worked as a dental assistant, a store clerk and assistant manager in two fabric stores, homeschooled for several years, volunteered in Sunday School, Nursery, VBS, and Awana (where all her children participated), and taught for 11 years at Cool Christian School. She has served as the Secretary at Cool Community Church since June 1999.
What delights Janet most is loving her grandkids, working in the church office, and being part of the Cool Community Church family.
Janet graduated from De Anza College and San Jose State University. Her pastimes include spending time with her grandchildren, sewing Jelly Roll quilts on her sewing machine, and watching Jeopardy! and adventure/mystery shows.
Throughout the years, she has worked as a dental assistant, a store clerk and assistant manager in two fabric stores, homeschooled for several years, volunteered in Sunday School, Nursery, VBS, and Awana (where all her children participated), and taught for 11 years at Cool Christian School. She has served as the Secretary at Cool Community Church since June 1999.
What delights Janet most is loving her grandkids, working in the church office, and being part of the Cool Community Church family.
Ross Gilleland
Worship Leader
Ross has been leading worship since 1996. He grew up in Sacramento, where he met his amazing wife, Marybeth. Together, they have served in many areas of the church—worship, youth, production, and more. In 2021, they moved to Volcanoville with their three children and have loved becoming part of the community.
Ross’s journey with Jesus began when he was around 8 years old, after his parents came to know Christ through a simple invitation to a church volleyball game. Just this past year, God sweetly reminded him of the exact date he gave his life to the Lord—9/13/92—through a message from his first Sunday school teacher. It was a precious gift.
Music has always been woven into Ross’s life. He began playing guitar at 11 and started leading worship as a teenager. For him, worship is more than music—it’s a posture of the heart. Whether through Scripture, prayer, or song, his desire is that the church would come together with one voice to glorify God. His heart as a worship leader is to lead in a way that honors God and unites His people in praise.
Ross’s journey with Jesus began when he was around 8 years old, after his parents came to know Christ through a simple invitation to a church volleyball game. Just this past year, God sweetly reminded him of the exact date he gave his life to the Lord—9/13/92—through a message from his first Sunday school teacher. It was a precious gift.
Music has always been woven into Ross’s life. He began playing guitar at 11 and started leading worship as a teenager. For him, worship is more than music—it’s a posture of the heart. Whether through Scripture, prayer, or song, his desire is that the church would come together with one voice to glorify God. His heart as a worship leader is to lead in a way that honors God and unites His people in praise.
Emily Lomas
Worship Leader
Emily Lomas is the wife of Jeff and the mom of four—Tucker, Kinsley, Havyn, and Selah. She grew up in Santa Cruz in a big homeschooling family as the oldest of seven and has loved music, theater, and ministry since she was young. In 2011, her family moved to Cool, and soon after she joined the worship team at Cool Community—where she met Jeff. They married in 2014 and have loved raising their family in the area.
Emily was blessed to grow up in a Christ-centered home and came to faith at a young age. Over the years, God used her family, church, and homeschool community to deepen her love for Him, His Word, and His people. She was baptized at 16 in the American River—one of the many moments where she has clearly seen God’s guiding hand in her life.
Music has always been part of Emily’s walk with the Lord. From early involvement in musicals to worship ministry in several churches, God has shaped her heart as a worship leader. Her greatest joy is helping lead His people in praise—stepping aside so that Christ is magnified through every note and lyric.
“Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.”
Psalm 63:3–4
Emily was blessed to grow up in a Christ-centered home and came to faith at a young age. Over the years, God used her family, church, and homeschool community to deepen her love for Him, His Word, and His people. She was baptized at 16 in the American River—one of the many moments where she has clearly seen God’s guiding hand in her life.
Music has always been part of Emily’s walk with the Lord. From early involvement in musicals to worship ministry in several churches, God has shaped her heart as a worship leader. Her greatest joy is helping lead His people in praise—stepping aside so that Christ is magnified through every note and lyric.
“Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.”
Psalm 63:3–4
Caleb Dulinsky
Youth Director
Caleb grew up in Georgetown in a Christian home. He was saved at a young age through the preaching of the Word and the faith of his parents. His heart for ministry began at Forward Bible Camp where he served as a cabin leader and in their summer missionary program during his high school years.
Caleb worked for many years at the MarVal in Georgetown where he met his wife Natasha. They were married in 2022 and felt called to serve as interns at Forward Bible Camp, a role which they served for two years. These years were some of the most formative years for Caleb as the roots of his faith grew ever deeper through learning the doctrines of grace and the breadth of reformed doctrine.
God’s providence led Caleb and Natasha to Cool Community church in August of 2024. It was through many struggles and many more prayers that God gave them their forever home in Georgetown, where they live now along with their daughter Lia.
Caleb worked for many years at the MarVal in Georgetown where he met his wife Natasha. They were married in 2022 and felt called to serve as interns at Forward Bible Camp, a role which they served for two years. These years were some of the most formative years for Caleb as the roots of his faith grew ever deeper through learning the doctrines of grace and the breadth of reformed doctrine.
God’s providence led Caleb and Natasha to Cool Community church in August of 2024. It was through many struggles and many more prayers that God gave them their forever home in Georgetown, where they live now along with their daughter Lia.
Julie Percy
Youth Admin
Julie grew up with Christian friends who, for many years, invited her to church and youth group where many seeds were planted about Jesus. In her early 20’s she met her husband, Nick, who helped her grow in her faith and strengthen her testimony. Julie was baptized in 2010.Julie is a homeschool mom to three wonderful boys. Prior to that calling on her life, she worked at Alliance Redwoods Christian Conference Center as a Weekend Guest Group Coordinator..
Originally from the Bay Area, Julie and her family moved to Cool in 2017 and started attending Cool Community Church. Julie has been serving in youth group for four years and working as the Youth Admin for two years. She loves getting to know all the teenagers, taking them on retreats, planning their youth events and watching them grow in their faith.
Originally from the Bay Area, Julie and her family moved to Cool in 2017 and started attending Cool Community Church. Julie has been serving in youth group for four years and working as the Youth Admin for two years. She loves getting to know all the teenagers, taking them on retreats, planning their youth events and watching them grow in their faith.
SARAH COSTA
Children's Ministry Co-Director
Sarah grew up in Placerville in a loving Christian home. She received Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at a young age. Her love for children began early as she often babysat her three younger brothers. Throughout her high school and college years, she worked at the Boys and Girls Club of America, nannied for several families and became a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
After graduating in 2013 from Sac State with a BA in Liberal Studies/Elementary Education, Sarah worked at Silver Fork School for a number of years and continued mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Sarah moved from Placerville to the Divide in 2015 and married the love of her life/fishing buddy, Nate. Cool Community Church has been their church home and helped them welcome their 5 daughters (Leah, Jessica, Emma, Megan & Nicole).
After graduating in 2013 from Sac State with a BA in Liberal Studies/Elementary Education, Sarah worked at Silver Fork School for a number of years and continued mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Sarah moved from Placerville to the Divide in 2015 and married the love of her life/fishing buddy, Nate. Cool Community Church has been their church home and helped them welcome their 5 daughters (Leah, Jessica, Emma, Megan & Nicole).
Sarah Costa
Childen's Ministry Co-Director
Brittany is blessed to serve as the Children’s Church Co-Director at Cool Community Church. Her heart is to help children grow in their relationship with Jesus in a way that is fun, engaging, and rooted in God’s Word. She believes that even at a young age, children can build a strong foundation of faith that will guide them throughout their lives.
Brittany and her family have lived in Cool for the past seven years, and it has truly become home. She and her husband have three wonderful children, and they have loved being part of the children’s program at Cool Community Church. Watching their own children grow in their faith through this ministry has been a tremendous blessing.
Brittany is incredibly thankful for the opportunity to now serve in a leadership role within a program that has meant so much to her family. It is a joy and an honor for her to partner with families as they nurture and encourage the next generation to know and love Jesus.
Brittany and her family have lived in Cool for the past seven years, and it has truly become home. She and her husband have three wonderful children, and they have loved being part of the children’s program at Cool Community Church. Watching their own children grow in their faith through this ministry has been a tremendous blessing.
Brittany is incredibly thankful for the opportunity to now serve in a leadership role within a program that has meant so much to her family. It is a joy and an honor for her to partner with families as they nurture and encourage the next generation to know and love Jesus.
Danielle James
Executive Assistant
Danielle James is the wife of a State Park Ranger and the mother of three amazing children. She was born and raised in Southern California and moved to Cool in 2018. Not long after arriving, she felt a clear calling from the Lord that led her to Cool Community Church, where she was baptized and began her journey of deeper faith. In 2023, she joined the church staff and is grateful every day to serve in the very place where God first drew her closer to Him.