Meet Our Senior Pastors
Louis and Nicole Wallace are the founding Senior Pastors of Jesus Center Community Church. Married in 2007, they are blessed to be parents to William, Evan, Briella, Serenity, Emberlee, and Avalynn, who now worships Jesus face to face. Their family's story has been shaped by God's faithfulness through seasons of ministry, loss, adoption, restoration, and stepping out in faith. After more than two decades of serving in ministry and leadership throughout Northern California, they sensed God calling them to step out in faith and build a Jesus-centered community where people are welcomed, transformed by the love of Jesus, and equipped to impact the world around them.
Louis Wallace Jr.
Founding Senior Pastor
Louis Wallace Jr. is the Founder, President, and Senior Pastor of Jesus Center Community Church. Born and raised in Oroville, California, Louis' life is a testimony to the transforming power, grace, and faithfulness of Jesus Christ.
After overcoming a difficult upbringing and years of addiction, Louis encountered Jesus in 2004 while attending a faith-based residential recovery program. That life-changing encounter completely redirected the course of his life and awakened a passion to help others experience the same hope, freedom, and restoration he found in Jesus. Since then, he has spent more than two decades serving in ministry, leadership, discipleship, and community outreach, helping people discover that no life is beyond God's reach.
Louis has served in a variety of ministry roles at The Father's House Church in Oroville. He has completed ministry training through a Leadership School of Ministry in Toronto, Canada, and the School of Transformation in Oroville, California. He is currently pursuing a Degree in Divinity as part of his commitment to lifelong learning and spiritual growth.
In addition to ministry, Louis serves as President and CEO of Avalynn's Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families facing pediatric cancer, medical crises, and disability.
Through the loss of their daughter Avalynn, the journey of foster care and adoption, and being reunited with his two sons after more than two decades apart, Louis has witnessed God's faithfulness through every season. These experiences have shaped his deep compassion for people and strengthened his belief that Jesus can redeem even the most broken circumstances.
Today, Louis leads with a passion to help people encounter Jesus, find healing, discover their purpose, and walk confidently in the life Jesus has called them to live. His heart is to build a church where Jesus is truly at the center, people are transformed by His presence, and every person knows they are loved, valued, and called by God.
Nicole Wallace
Founding Senior Pastor
Nicole Wallace is Senior Pastor of Jesus Center Community Church. Born and raised in a ministry family, Nicole has spent her life serving Jesus and investing in people. As the oldest of Pastors Steve and Vicki Orsillo's four children, she grew up with a deep love for the local church and a desire to see people experience the hope and healing found in Christ.
After attending ministry school, Nicole entered full-time ministry in 2001 and has faithfully served in pastoral leadership for more than two decades. Throughout the years, she has led in areas of discipleship, staff development, administration, teaching, pastoral care, and community outreach. Her gift for leadership is matched by a genuine love for people and a commitment to helping others discover who God created them to be.
Nicole is also the Founder of Avalynn's Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization established in memory of her daughter, Avalynn, to support families facing pediatric cancer, medical crises, and disability. Through both ministry and nonprofit work, she has become a strong advocate for families walking through difficult seasons, helping them find practical support, encouragement, and hope.
Her life and ministry have been deeply shaped by both profound loss and God's faithfulness, giving her a unique compassion for people navigating difficult seasons. Known for her authentic approach to ministry, Nicole is committed to helping people move from merely surviving to truly thriving in their relationship with Jesus. She believes every person has value, purpose, and a unique calling from God.
Today, Nicole serves alongside her husband Louis in leading Jesus Center Community Church. Her heart is to build a Jesus-centered community where people are welcomed, seen, cared for, and challenged to grow into all God has called them to be.
