Our Senior Pastor.
Meet Russel Schwarz
Russell is the father of four married sons, grandfather of twenty-one, and great-grandfather of five. He is a graduate of Crown College with a BA in Bible and Simpson University with an MA in Ministry. He raised his family on Kodiak Island, Alaska where they enjoyed outdoor activities such as salmon, halibut, and king crab fishing, deer hunting, and hiking in the mountains. After moving to Texas, Russell's wife was killed in a car accident. In 2008, he married Joy, who is the mother of a son and daughter and grandmother of seven. Today, Russell and Joy enjoy walking, reading, gardening, and riding their motorcycle through the Hill Country of Texas, and traveling to other destinations around the country. Russell has been in pastoral ministry since 1975. In February 2020, Russell received a degree of Doctor of Theology from North Central Theological Seminary.
Our Associate Pastor.
Meet Kyle Richey
Kyle Richey, a proud native of South Texas, born and raised in Corpus Christi. He is a devoted husband and father of three children. Kyle had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home, but it wasn't until the Holy Spirit revealed the true meaning of John 3:16 to him that everything changed in his life. This revelation sparked his deep desire to seek truth and knowledge about God and the world around him, a journey that has been central to his growth as both a Christian and a young man. In 2014, Kyle met his wife, Vanessa, online, and they have been happily married for over 10 years. They are blessed with three living children and are also the proud parents of three children now in eternal glory.
Kyle has earned two bachelor's degrees and a master's degree, and he is now focused on completing another master's degree, this time centered on the truth of God's Word and the edification of His Church. He firmly believes that no question is too difficult, nor any situation too great, in the presence and understanding of our Lord and Savior. Kyle is excited to faithfully serve alongside other believers and uplift the name of Jesus Christ.
