Our Senior Pastor.
Meet Russell Schwarz
Russell is the father of four married sons, grandfather of twenty-one, and great-grandfather of ten. 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 a daughter and is the 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 Doctor of Philosophy degree from North Central Theological Seminary.
Our Associate Pastor.
Meet Julian Lopez
Julian is married to Jessica and is the father of two daughters, Maria and Grace. They enjoy family time camping, going to the park, playing board games, and playing video games together. He is currently attending Wayland Baptist University with a 4.0 GPA and will soon obtain his BA in Christian Ministry and MDiv in 2027. He grew up on the Southside of San Antonio, attending High School in Pleasanton, where he played the trumpet, saxophone, and soccer. Upon graduating in 2012, he joined the Air Force for two years, and after a three-year break in service, transferred to the Army for five years. He served as an 82nd Airborne Infantryman, Combat Medic, and is currently a Religious Affairs Specialist in the Army Reserves. Shortly after leaving Active Duty, Julian accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, which began his path of following Jesus and serving in ministry. He has spent the last few years and continues to street preach, knock on doors, and goes to college campuses and nursing homes to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ.
