Staff
Pastor Ben Mai
Pastor Ben was born and raised in San Diego. Pastor Benjamin JQ Mai is the youngest child of Father Joseph and Mary Mai. Pastor Ben graduated with a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University in Urban Studies emphasis in Criminal Sociology. After pursuing some secular careers Pastor Ben enrolled at Concordia University Irvine’s Seminary extension of St. Louis called the Cross-Cultural Ministry Center in 2014.
Graduating in 2018, Pastor Ben received his 1st call at University Lutheran Church in La Jolla, San Diego.
In April 2020 Pastor Ben met his wife Kristal Anne Healy. On 4/3/21 Pastor Ben and Kristal got married in La Jolla. , Recently, Pastor Ben and Kristal has welcomed their 1st child, Kiara Mai, into the world and the CtK Family!
Sarah Britton DCE
Caroline Eisenbraun
Caroline Eisenbraun
Director of Missions & Ministry/Preschool Director
Bonnie Hicks DCE
Caroline Eisenbraun
Bonnie Hicks DCE
Director of Youth and Family Ministries
who we are
Christ the King is a place of encouragement for your spiritual growth. We offer powerful worship experiences and have a variety of church services. The Christ the King community in Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks, exists for your life journey. We will meet at whatever point you may be at with God; it is our privilege to do so as a Christian church with a Biblical focus and distinctly Lutheran heritage.
Christ the King is very dedicated to uplifting the youth of our world to be an equipped, knowledgeable, and self-sacrificing generation that will have an impact on our community. We have a variety of groups and activities for our youth. Check the Youth page on this site for more information.
What kind of church is Christ the King?
Christ the King is a part of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS), with deep roots in the Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, and Conejo Valley communities. We seek to draw people into an ever-deepening relationship with God and one another, within the body of Christ. Our worship is full of praise through the Organist and Cantor, and the Praise band. Our teaching is relevant to today’s world and challenging to the growth of our spiritual walks as forgiven followers of Jesus Christ. We are constantly inspired knowing that God’s Word is applicable to our lives. We seek to be active in demonstrating Christ’s love to everyone, through acts of love and service. That’s why, at Christ the King, we strive to Love God, Love People, and Serve the Community. We invite you to come worship with us!