Meet the wilburs
Pastor Zach & Annie (and their new baby boy) are so excited to be launching Palm Church in Santee, California, in January 2026!
Zach has been in ministry for 10 years and is passionate about people coming to know Jesus.
Everyone is going to build their life on something, and the Wilbur's are planting Palm Church because They think the best foundation for your life, your family, your marriage; is a relationship with Jesus.
Zach and Annie love San Diego and are from East County. They are excited to meet you and hope this can be a church for you and your family.
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LOCAtion - Why santee
Population
60,000+ in Santee alone
Faith
Over 66% believe in God, but church attendance down 14% in last 10 years
Demographic
Largest demographic are now millenials
New Homes
1000 New Homes
Our Values
01
We Pray first
Prayer is communicating with God. Prayer has less to do with the eloquence of our words, and more to do with seeking God. Prayer moves God’s hand here on Earth, and it keeps us on His agenda for our lives. Through prayer, we see God move and we build our intimacy with Him, so we will be a prayerful people.
02
JESUS IS THE REASON
We only exist as a church because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. It is God’s ministry, we just get to be a part of it. Everything we do is rooted in the mission of Jesus and the truth of the Bible.
03
WE GROW TOGETHER
At Palm Church, we choose to grow together. We want to be firmly planted in the Lord. We never outgrow our dependence on Him, and we grow together. We bear each other’s burdens, and we do life together.
04
HEALTHY BELIEVERS MAKE AN IMPACT
We want to help believers be healthy spiritually. When believers are healthy, there is ALWAYS fruit in the right season. We are chasing after spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental health so we can impact this world for Jesus Christ.
05
Have fun
We are serious about God, and the mission of the Gospel. We want to have fruitful believers, and part of that fruit is joy! There is joy and hope in Jesus, and there is a lot of spiritual value in fun. Following Jesus is anything but boring, and the church shouldn’t be either.
Our PLAN
Prayer
We will gather weekly to pray because we pray first and we pray often. We will also be sending out monthly prayer communication emails and posts about things to pray about. Wherever you are, no matter what city, state, or country you are in, we ask that you would pray with us.
Startup Parties
These startup parties are designed to help our team meet as many people in the community as
possible. We will pray, hear people’s stories, share the vision of Palm Church, answer questions, and
invite people to join our launch team.
Launch Team Gatherings
The launch team gatherings are designed to prepare the launch team practically, spiritually, and
culturally for the launch of our weekend services. We will focus on building the chemistry, capability,
and the culture of our launch team.
Experience
F. A. I. T. H.
These five words describe the kind of life we believe God invites us into.
Simple. Honest. Real. This is what we want people to experience at Palm.
01
Freedom
God frees us from the weight of our past and the pressure to pretend.
In Jesus, we are forgiven, made clean, and able to walk with God in a new way.
02
Authenticity
Freedom creates space for honesty.
When nothing is hidden between us, God, and it becomes easier to be real with others.
We want to be a community that actually lives out what we believe.
03
Intimacy
We weren’t meant to follow Jesus alone.
God wants to be known, and His presence brings connection and comfort.
At Palm, we want people to find real relationships and a sense of family.
04
Transformation
Following Jesus changes us.
Not overnight, not perfectly, but steadily.
God shapes our hearts, our habits, and our desires as we walk with Him.
05
Health
A life rooted in Jesus produces life.
God moves us from spiritual exhaustion to strength, wholeness, and maturity.
Healthy people build healthy churches, and healthy churches bless their city.
Meet the Team
of Palm Church
Cameron Lewis
Worship & Creative Arts Pastor
Zach Wilbur
Lead Pastor
