OUR LEADERS
Pastor Mark Ferrell
Pastor Mark and Patricia Ferrell love to help people get closer to Christ and build their faith in God. One way to build faith and overcome doubt is to understand the Bible and God’s messages. Pastor Mark enjoys taking easy Bible passages and making them relevant to everyday life, and taking difficult Bible texts and making them easy to understand for those worshipping with us. One of his favorite Bible texts is Jeremiah 29:13-14: “‘You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,’ declares the LORD.” Many people tell us that they have a greater appreciation for Christ and His word as they listen to Pastor Mark’s sermons and Bible Studies, both while attending our worship services as well as listening online. Patricia is involved with the various children’s ministries in our church, and during the week works with our veterans at the VA Medical Center. One of her favorite Bible passages is Philippians 4:4-8: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” In his free time Pastor Mark enjoys mountain biking and paragliding while Patricia enjoys letterpress printing and gardening, and they both love to explore the beautiful Bay Area together with their two furry little dogs, Kimchi and Kimbap.
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Pastor Roldan Abello
Pastor Roldan and Morena Abello love to share the love of Jesus with everyone they meet. No matter what a person’s religious background is, Pastor Roldan is happy to meet with them in person at their home, coffee shop, or a park; or by telephone and online options, and help them learn more about God and His love for them, and encourage them. His favorite Bible verse is one that he experiences every day: “ I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth” (3 John 1:4). As a result of his Bible Studies, hundreds of people have shown their love for Jesus and His church by being baptized, and experiencing the peace that comes from a commitment to Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour. Morena loves music, and her involvement with the Music Ministry in our church has blessed many people over the years. Her favorite Bible text embodies her personal relationship with Jesus: “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3). During the week Morena works with people with medical needs, assisting them with their unique challenges. In his free time Pastor Roldan enjoys cooking, while Morena enjoys singing, and they both love hiking and going on road trips to explore new areas with each other and their three adult children and one furry cute little dog, Kikai.
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