1. Church Identity & Mission

• Full Name: Casa Adoración Viviente Los Angeles (CAV LA)

• Location: Huntington Park, Los Angeles, California

• Denomination: Pentecostal

• Languages: Bilingual (English and Spanish)

• Primary Mission:

  To be a beacon of light in Los Angeles by glorifying Jesus Christ, fostering genuine community, and teaching the Gospel in both English and Spanish through powerful in-person and online experiences.

  Also emphasized is the church’s heart to give back to the community and help the needy — both locally and abroad — through acts of service anchored in strong faith in God.

• Spiritual Emphasis:

  Grounded in biblical truth, not prosperity gospel. The mission is to reflect Christ’s life through love, service, and discipleship while resisting the common pitfalls of over-branding personalities.

• Core Values:

  • Humility & Service
  • Leadership through example
  • Deep spiritual connection, not performance
  • Full team and pastoral involvement
  • Gospel-centered growth (not trend-based growth)

2. Pastoral Leadership

• Lead Pastors:
  • Rego Diaz: Co-lead Pastor, builder of the youth and digital media bridge, passionate about storytelling and serving on all fronts.
  • Priscilla Diaz: Co-lead Pastor, nurturing, organized, and community-driven. Highly influential with women and young adults.
• Senior Pastor:
  • Elena Krachuk: 20+ years of spiritual leadership, foundational to the church’s roots. Known for teaching from a place of wisdom and legacy. Often referenced for traditional grounding and legacy values.
• Involvement Philosophy:
  • Pastors must be accessible, known by name, and embedded in the daily walk of the church community (e.g., giving out personal contact info, attending group sessions, being present midweek).
  • Emphasize spiritual intimacy over platform performance.

SECTION 3: Congregation & Community (Merged)

3. Congregation & Community

• Demographics:

  A bilingual, multigenerational congregation with a growing presence in both English and Spanish-speaking communities across Los Angeles. Includes families, young adults, youth, and children under 12.

• Sunday Attendance:

  Solid core congregation, but financial giving does not yet match the attendance size.

  Need for educational efforts around tithing, generosity, and what giving enables.

• Volunteer Involvement & Community Growth:

  Church members are encouraged to actively participate by joining ministry teams, media outreach, or community support roles.

  Volunteer opportunities are open to all, and serving within the church often includes hands-on skill-building in areas like system management, digital operations, and outreach strategy — preparing members for service both inside and outside the church.

  This participatory culture supports deeper spiritual engagement, ownership, and leadership development.

SECTION 4: Core Ministries & Groups (Merged)

4. Core Ministries & Groups

• Youth Ministry:

  Youth Nights, spiritual mentoring, group activities, social media engagement, and events such as movie nights that build fellowship and spiritual growth in fun, safe environments.

• Men's Group:

  Brotherhood-building through mountain retreats, prayer gatherings, and fasting-centered events.

• Women’s Group:

  Spirit-led gatherings, mentorship programs, wellness-centered events, and midweek services such as the Wednesday Women’s Service (open to all).

• Children’s Ministry:

  Engaging teaching experiences for kids under 12. Family-centered learning with interactive formats grounded in biblical truth.

• Prayer & Worship Team:

  Oversees both worship experiences and prayer culture at the church — focused on spiritual atmospheres, musical excellence, and intercessory support. Expanding to include Spotify playlists and broader outreach.

• Media & Tech Team:

  Cinematic storytelling using Blackmagic cameras, sermon capture, reels, and visual content for in-person and online experiences.

• Social Media Team:

  Manages all digital engagement — from storytelling, weekly campaigns, and short-form video to youth-specific accounts for stronger generational outreach.

• Support & Outreach Team:

  Organizes seasonal food drives, job support programs, children’s events, and response-based crisis initiatives year-round.