PV Team

Pastors | Staff

David Swift

Lead Pastor

David Swift is the founding Lead Pastor of Palmdale Vineyard Church. He leads most of the weekend preaching and plays a key role in guiding and developing many of our ministries. David and his wife, Shannon, live in Palmdale with their two children, Macy and Zavier.

Alex Diaz

Community Pastor

Alex is one of our Community Pastors here at Palmdale Vineyard. He leads our 20s–30s Life Group and serves in many roles on Sundays—from keeping the beat on the worship team’s drums to offering prayer and preaching. Alex lives with his wonderful wife, Yasmin, and their three energetic boys.

Kate Burgett

Youth Pastor

Kate Burgett is the Youth Pastor at Palmdale Vineyard, where she joyfully embraces the organized chaos of youth ministry—guiding teens, building them up in Christ, and helping them take ownership of their faith while knowing they are fully seen by Jesus. Kate holds a Master’s in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. She and her husband, Chris Burgett, have incredible kids and the cutest, most wonderful grandkids. Stop by the youth area and say hello!

Regina Nations

Women's Ministry Pastor & Administrative Assistant

Regina Nations, along with her husband Eric, has been a vital part of the Palmdale Vineyard team for many years. Her leadership in Women’s Ministry, as well as her gift for organizing events and small groups, has made her an invaluable member of our staff. Regina is known for her kindness, generosity, and deep care for our church family and everyone who walks through our doors.

Gabriel Garcia

Worship Director

Gabriel Garcia serves as our Worship Director, leading the congregation in heartfelt praise through music and song. With both passion and humility, Gabriel creates an atmosphere where people can connect deeply with God. He works closely with the worship team to select songs, plan services, and ensure each worship experience is meaningful and impactful.

Wanda Ray

Finance Director

Wanda Ray and her family have been part of Palmdale Vineyard since the very beginning. She serves faithfully in many behind-the-scenes roles, especially within our Outreach programs. During the week, you’ll often find her at the front office desk or skillfully managing the numbers that keep everything running smoothly.

Aiesha Sutton

PV Kids Director

Aiesha Sutton serves as our Kids Director, and her love for children shines in all she does. On weekends, you’ll find her leading our PV Kids programs for infants through 4th grade. Aiesha has a gift for bringing lessons to life—turning even the most complex topics into fun, engaging, and memorable experiences for our kids.

Michael Meramble

Community Pastor

Michael Meramble is one of our Community Pastors and has served in local church ministry for over a decade. A graduate of Fuller Seminary, Michael is passionate about the local church’s ability to meet both spiritual and physical needs. He lives in Lancaster with his wife, Katie, and their two children, Quinn and Curran.