Loren grew up in the Central Valley of California (Fresno). He put some pucks in the goal, cheered for the Bulldogs (Go Dogs), and gave his heart to the Lord. Following high school, the Lord sent Loren to Chapman University in the OC (Orange County). During his time at college he grew in his walk with the Lord, learned lots of stuff, and met the most amazing woman in the whole world. Carrie is a wonderful lover of the Lord Jesus, and made Loren the happiest guy on the planet when she accepted his proposal for marriage. After getting hitched and graduating from seminary (Loren has much love for the PTS years), Loren was blessed with an opportunity to serve as the college pastor at New Covenant Community Church. It was during those 5 1/2 years as college pastor that the Lord blessed Carrie and Loren with two adorable children. The Pankratz family moved to Utah in 2010. Loren earned a doctorate of ministry from Talbot School of Theology in 2012, and a Ph.D in theology in 2020. Alongside his responsibilities as pastor of The Bridge Community, Loren has been employed as an adjunct instructor at a local college where he has taught ethics, philosophy, and logic.
You may email Loren here.
The Pastor may also be reached at (801) 941-0656.