OUR LEADERS
Dr. Shane Hicks
Founding & Lead Pastor | Head of School
Pastor Shane Hicks founded Legacy Church in 2020. He has served in ministry since 2003 as a Worship Leader, Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, and now Founding Pastor of Legacy.
Shane established Legacy’s mission to fight lies with Jesus Christ's love, a mission reflected in his energetic, practical, and often humorous preaching style. His goal is to help people understand biblical truth and make meaningful decisions about their faith.
Shane married his wife, Whitney, in 2013, and they have two children, Jesse and Emery. As a family, they love amusement parks, camping, beaches, mountains, and exploring new places. Their home also includes two cats, Harlequin and Tazmania, along with dogs, chickens, and guinea pigs.
Outside of ministry, Shane loves chips and salsa, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and Sparkling Ice. He spent years singing and playing guitar in bands, still occasionally joins Legacy’s praise team, and remains convinced the best music came from the ’90s and early 2000s.
Shane holds a B.A. in Christian Studies from California Baptist University, an M.Div. from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, an MBA from Western Governors University, and a D.Min. from Gateway Seminary. He is also certified in Christian Behavioral Science and is currently completing a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at California Baptist University.
Shane established Legacy’s mission to fight lies with Jesus Christ's love, a mission reflected in his energetic, practical, and often humorous preaching style. His goal is to help people understand biblical truth and make meaningful decisions about their faith.
Shane married his wife, Whitney, in 2013, and they have two children, Jesse and Emery. As a family, they love amusement parks, camping, beaches, mountains, and exploring new places. Their home also includes two cats, Harlequin and Tazmania, along with dogs, chickens, and guinea pigs.
Outside of ministry, Shane loves chips and salsa, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and Sparkling Ice. He spent years singing and playing guitar in bands, still occasionally joins Legacy’s praise team, and remains convinced the best music came from the ’90s and early 2000s.
Shane holds a B.A. in Christian Studies from California Baptist University, an M.Div. from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, an MBA from Western Governors University, and a D.Min. from Gateway Seminary. He is also certified in Christian Behavioral Science and is currently completing a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at California Baptist University.
Whitney Hicks
Ministry Coordinator & Women's Leader
Whitney Hicks has served alongside Pastor Shane since 2010 in four prominent churches and various ministry roles. She earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and English, as well as a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University.
Whitney has a passion for helping women, youth, and children deepen their understanding of God’s Word. She possesses a strong gift of discernment, enabling her to assist believers in distinguishing truth from heresy. Additionally, she has served as a moderator for one of the largest Christian social media groups for women, overseeing tens of thousands of participants.
Whitney homeschools her son Jesse and plans to homeschool Emery as well. She is dedicated to ensuring her children grow up with a solid Christian educational foundation.
Whitney has a passion for helping women, youth, and children deepen their understanding of God’s Word. She possesses a strong gift of discernment, enabling her to assist believers in distinguishing truth from heresy. Additionally, she has served as a moderator for one of the largest Christian social media groups for women, overseeing tens of thousands of participants.
Whitney homeschools her son Jesse and plans to homeschool Emery as well. She is dedicated to ensuring her children grow up with a solid Christian educational foundation.
