Our Team
Rob & Caleh Goodrich
Lead Pastors
Rob and Caleh are the Lead Pastors at The Walk. They have three daughters and a baby boy. They both have a passion for ministry, worship, and helping people find community within the church. You'll usually find them drinking coffee, playing sports, and watching the Dodgers! Both Caleh and Rob grew up in ministry and have led in pretty much every department. From kids' ministry to worship, they've done it all and love serving in any capacity. They strongly believe that The Walk is a place where you can come and experience the fullness of God, join a family of believers, and truly know what you believe.
Bob & Joyce Cristler
Founding/Campus Pastors
Bob and Joyce have been pastoring for over 50 years. They started pastoring the year they got married in 1970. They pastored in San Gabriel for 45 years and then founded The Walk in Norwalk. They just recently stepped into the role of Founding Pastors where they are training future staff and ministers. At The Walk, it's not just about filling seats, but sending people out to Make A Difference in our city, community, and world.
They love their church and see everyone as if they are family. Bob and Joyce also have two sons, a beautiful daughter in-law, three granddaughters and a new grandson. They love to travel, spend time in Balboa and spoil their grandkids.
Lorena Torres
Children's Ministry Leader
Lorena has lived in Norwalk her whole life and directs our kids' ministry. 5 years ago she came to The Walk when it just opened and instantly was given the opportunity to work in our CrossWalk Kids Church department. From the fun classes, to all the games and the outside play area, Cross Walk Kids is the place to be. She wants to see the new generation excited about Jesus and know He loves you no matter what.
Lorena married her high school sweetheart, Mondo, and has two boys: Logan and Aaron. She loves her family, all things comic books, and Starbucks!
Chad Cristler
Prayer Team Director
Chad is Pastor Bob & Joyce's older son. Although he is differently-abled, he is the happiest and most joyful person you will ever meet. He loves to meet new people, but what he enjoys the most is praying for people and living a life of constant prayer. When the Disciples asked Jesus "Teach us to pray" Jesus should have had a video graphic of Chad. Chad prays literally from sun up to sun down. He talks to Jesus as we all would talk to a friend. That's something we could all learn.
If Chad's not cruising the streets in his wheel chair, then he is usually watching classic shows on Netflix like "The A-Team" and "Knight Rider".
Daniel Patalinghug
Media Director
Daniel has worked in the media booth and tech team for 10 years with Ryan. He enjoys the weekly opportunity to bring creativity to each service. He believes worship is more than just songs and clapping, but using creativity throughout sound, graphics, lighting, and video to help people experience the REAL JESUS. He also helps create our practical sermon series to help you with your day to day lives.
Daniel loves basketball almost as much as he loves Jesus, and is a huge Spurs fan. Outside of church he mentors kids, and if you want to win his heart...bring boba.