With deep roots in Placer County starting with their family restaurant Simple Pleasures in old town Lincoln, Pastor Adam and Erica Burke have been serving in ministry for over 25 years in various roles. Starting in Children’s Ministry and Youth Ministry, to Young Adult Pastors, and Associates to church planting and Campus Pastoring in Santa Cruz, CA. They even spent a year in Ogden, Utah which they look at as their missionary journey. They felt a call back to Lincoln in 2024, and began a Bible study called Gathering of the Hopeful in their oldest son’s home that turned into a church plant. This was the birth of Legacy Church Lincoln.
Pastors Adam and Erica have 3 adult children: Austin, Cora and Josiah that were born and raised in Lincoln. They now enjoy spending time with their 4 grandkids. Pastor Adam has his B.S. in Christian Leadership from William Jessup University. Favorite hobbies include playing music, reading books, hiking and traveling abroad.