Pastor Rod has been in ministry for 30 years. He earned a Master’s of Divinity from Houston Graduate School of Theology, and his first Pastorate was at Centurion Chapel in El Paso, Texas. His ministry has taken him all over the world including Saudi Arabia as an Army Chaplain in the first Gulf War and various ministry positions in the United States..
Pastor Rod and his wife, Melanie, founded Calvary Christian Fellowship in May of 1999. He’s humorous “keeping it real” approach to teaching, counseling and pastoral care is refreshing and infectious. Their passion for God’s Kingdom is relentless. Their love for God’s people knows no bounds; we are truly blessed to have them as our Pastors. Rod and Melanie have 3 children and one granddaughter; Nathan (and Wife Jill) who is serving in the U.S. Army, Michael (and Wife Victoria) who is working in ministry at the church, and Emily who is actively involved in Student Ministry.
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Mark Brocato - Sr. Director of Business Affairs
Mark Brocato is a gifted minister and counselor that has been actively involved in ministry for over 19 years and was one of the founding members of Family Life Church. He has completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration, summa cum laude, at Le Tourneau University. Mark brings a spirit of excellence and depth of conviction for discipleship that is encouraging and inspiring. He has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry – in both residential and commercial/institutional construction. Along with his gifts as a minister, he is also a talented musician and singer who also serves in the CCF Worship Ministry. He and wife, Diane, have two children; Issac and Brenda.
Terry Bratton - Discipleship/Staff Development Pastor
Terry comes to us with over 14 years of ministry experience including and assignment as Senior Pastor of Shepherd United Methodist Church. Terry has been a Houston Police Officer for over 30 years and is an instructor for the HPD training academy as an expert on use of force issues. He serves CCF in coordinating all discipleship ventures and works closely with our leadership as a mentor.
He is heavily involved in the Emmaus community and he and wife Melanie also organize and lead mission trips around the world including Moldova (formerly of the United Soviet States of Russia). Terry and Melanie have four children; Tracy, Josh, April and Tyler.
Stephen & Janet Hernandez - Student Ministries Pastors
Stephen and Janet serve Calvary as our Student ministries pastors. Both Stephen and Janet have been with the church nearly since it’s inception in 1999. Almost from the beginning, they both stepped in and began to serve. Janet has been working in Children’s ministry for over 7 years and oversees all of our little ones ages 0 to 12; this includes Nursery, Toddlers and Camp Mahanaim, our children’s church program. Stephen stepped away from a successful career 2 years ago and has been full time at Calvary since then. Stephen serves as oversees all of our students ages 13 and up which includes 241 Student Ministries and Catalyst, our College and Young Adult ministry. Stephen and Janet have two children, Eric and Megan.
Bobby Roman - Worship Pastor
Bobby Roman is a man full of passion for his Creator, with a fire that quickly spreads. His songwriting reflects a depth of Spirit. His songs inspire and communicate uncompromising love and power. Quoting the Legendary Andrae’ Crouch, “Bobby Roman has a fabulous anointed voice, and each time I have heard him sing, he sings like he is singing for the last time – with such energy and power”.
Bobby was born and raised in New York City, and has lived in places like Cleveland, OH, LA, Tampa, FL and now Houston, TX. The many places he has been to both personally and professionally express a personality that is musically diverse and prolific. Bobby grew up listening to the Beatles, Motown, and of course the sounds of Latin music and Jazz. These influences ultimately lead him to his unique expression in Gospel.
Bobby Roman’s career in music spans over 20 years. He studied voice under the teaching of Enez Matthews, while attending Bronx Community College. Aside from being a talented singer, and composer he is an accomplished musician, playing both acoustic guitar and percussion. He has either performed with or recorded with such great talents as Andrae’ Crouch, Raul Malo of the “Maverick s, Jennifer Lopez, Willie Colon, Tito Puente and Celia Cruz to name a few.
In the realm of Praise and Worship, Bobby Roman has been identified as one that has masterfully incorporated sounds of all his musical influences as well as one who embodies elements of great artist such as Chris Tomlin, Jason Upton, Fred Hammond and Israel Houghton. Bobby has had the opportunity to serve in several churches as either Pastor or Worship Leader. Bobby Roman and his wife Orfa presently serve at Calvary Christian Fellowship in Kingwood, Texas where Bobby serves as Music Pastor. It is a place where they enthusiastically encourage anyone in the Houston, Kingwood, TX area to come and visit.
If you would like to listen to some of the songs featured in Bobby’s CDs: “Live in Tampa” or his latest CD, “The Best is Yet to Come”, go to iTunes.
And if you would Iike to hear what other artist are saying about Bobby Roman go to www.bobbyroman.com
Victor Ojeda - Sr. Spanish Ministry Pastor
Pastor Ojeda received his Bachelors of Theology from Arthur F. Edwards Bible Institute in the Republic of Panama, his ordination through Nuevo Pacto International Fellowship Ministries who also recognized him as an Apostle to the church, and holds an Honorary Doctorate in Divinity. Pastor Victor and his wife Elvira have ministered throughout Central America, South America, Mexico, Canada and the US. He has served in the music ministry, pulpit, director of Bible Institutes, Military Police Liaison between the U.S. Army and the Government of the Republic of Panama, Senior Inspector with the U.S. Customs Service, associate pastor, and with his wife Elvira, founded Iglesia Nuevo Pacto in Humble, Texas in 1980.
In 2006, Nuevo Pacto merged with Calvary Christian Fellowship. Victor and Elvira now serve as Pastor’s of the Outreach Ministry of Calvary Christian Fellowship and as Senior Pastor’s of Nuevo Pacto – the Hispanic ministry of Calvary. Victor and Elvira have four sons and 10 grandchildren and live in Humble, Texas.
Gerson Gramajo - Youth Pastor for Nuevo Pacto
Gerson and Sorel are from Guatemala and Honduras respectively. They work with the Spanish congregation as Youth Pastors and as Associate Pastor. The Gramajo’s live in Huffman, TX with their daughter Janell.
Max and Lorena Funez Associate Pastors for Nuevo Pacto
Max, from Honduras, and Lorena, from the US, bring 31 years combined experience in their walk with our Lord. He served in group homes, teaching and preaching, and the pastoral ministry of marriage for Nuevo Pacto. They have two sons and reside in Humble, Texas.
Executive Staff
Paul Silva - Facilities Manager
Andrea Kuapahi - Executive Secretary