Erik Rees

Erik Rees is the “Chief Encouragement Officer” of the Jessie Rees Foundation. He is also the pastor of Life Mission at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, where he has worked alongside Rick Warren since 1997. Prior to Saddleback, Erik worked in the training and development field for many years, helping companies and senior leaders develop effective ways to reach their goals. He is the author of S.H.A.P.E.: Finding and Fulfilling Your Unique Purpose For Life and of Only You Can Be You. Erik is also a certified life coach through the Tom Patterson Life Planning Institute, and trains other coaches. He and his wife, Stacey, live in Orange County, CA, with their children Shaya and JT, and their three dogs.