Get To Know Our Team
Pastor Robert and Kristine Coffelt
Rob is the youngest of 6 siblings that grew up in a minister's home. His parents pastored in churches throughout Northern California. Growing up as a pastor's kid he moved around when he was young. He graduated from Bethany Bible College with a degree in Psychology. He later received his ministry license and was Ordained in 2009 with the Assemblies of God. Kristine was born and raised in the Bay Area. She graduated from Cal State Hayward with a BS in Business Administration. Rob and Kristine met after two churches in the Bay Area merged. They have been Youth Pastors, Children's Pastors, Worship Leader and most currently Rob has served as Associate Pastor. Together they have hosted Home Bible studies, assisted with numerous outreach ministries, and other church events. Rob currently works as a Program Manager for an Insurance/Travel company. Kristine works in the local school district. They have three sons, Tyler (TJ), Austin, and Caleb.
José and Gina Pinales
José was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, coming to the US at the age of twenty-three. Gina was born and raised in the Bay Area. They met while working in a local fast food restaurant and have been married for twenty-five years. Both Gina and José have been lay leaders in the church for upwards of twenty years. José has served on the church board as well as the greeting and ushers ministry. Gina is a worship leader and has lead numerous adult and children's choirs. She has helped with numerous community outreaches along with other church events. Gina currently is the a Planner at a vitamin & mineral manufacturing company. José works in fabrication for a hydronics company. They have two children, son Nicolas and daughter Marina.
Tyler Coffelt (TJ)
TJ has a long musical background. He has played the Trombone in the school marching band. TJ has taught himself how to play the guitar, electric bass, piano and drums and has been a member of the church worship team for many years. He has also participated in the various choir ministries as a vocalist. TJ is currently attending Evangel University and has received several scholarships, including an athletic scholarship for baseball.
Marina Pinales
Marina is a high school graduate and currently works in the real estate field. She has played percussion instruments in school band and has played drums for her local church worship team for many years. Marina is also a vocalist and has been a member of church choirs and small vocal ensemble groups for many years.
Austin Coffelt
Austin currently attends Grand Canyon University in Arizona. He played the string bass in his middle school orchestra, and after just a few lessons, Austin mastered the electric bass, taught himself to play the piano and guitar. Austin has been a member of the local church worship team and church choirs.
Caleb Coffelt
Caleb is a Senior in High School. He played Flag Football and Basketball at the Middle School, and has also played the viola in the school orchestra. In addition to playing electric bass, he is currently learning to play the guitar, thanks to coaching from his older brothers. Caleb has also participated in the worship band, and school and church choirs.
Together, both families have a shared love of music, movies, sports, and support each other in many endeavors. They’ve taken family trips together, as well as mission trips to Rancho de sus Niños in Mexico.
