Pastor Mike Brake is the founder and lead pastor of Freedom Church in Los Alamos, New Mexico. He has served as a pastor in Los Alamos for over 15 years. Mike and his wife Rita live in Los Alamos with their two boys, Jeremiah and Charlie.

For over two decades, Pastor Mike and Rita have had the amazing privilege of connecting people of all ages with Jesus in Los Alamos.

Pastor Mike is a graduate of Columbia College (B.S. Computer Science) and also graduated from Gateway Seminary (M.A. Theological Studies).

Saree Clark serves as the Freedom Kids Director. She has a passion for Jesus and a deep love for kids and families. Saree brings extensive ministry experience and a gift for leading and developing teams of volunteers.

Saree is passionate about creating an environment where kids can have fun, build meaningful relationships, and most importantly, discover who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him. She also loves creating opportunities for Freedom Church to connect with and serve families throughout the Los Alamos community.

Saree and her husband, David, live in Los Alamos with their two children, Makiah and Levi.

Sabrina Smith serves as the Ministry Assistant at Freedom. She has a passion for people and a gift for creating welcoming environments where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.

Sabrina leads Freedom’s First Impressions Team, helping create a warm and welcoming experience for everyone who comes to Freedom, from the moment they arrive on campus until they leave. She especially loves connecting with first-time guests, helping people find their next step, and making it easier for everyone at Freedom to get connected and involved.

Sabrina and her husband, Josh, live in Los Alamos with their three children, Miranda, Olivia, and Judah.