Leadership

Pastoral

Sean & Michaela Waters

Pastors & Abide Group Leaders
Sean Waters is our lead pastor at Abide Church while Michaela leads our Abide Young on Sundays & director for our Chi Alpha college ministry. With a deep respect and love for Jesus and His Holy Word, we believe God is raising up, redeeming, and making people new- from the littles, the young, the youth, the college, the career, and the older- God is equipping His church and reaching the lost. 

Edgar & Lily Alfaro

Abide Group Leaders 
Edgar and Lily are Abide Group Leaders while Edgar also serves on our Board of Elders. Both Edgar and Lily have a deep love and passion for people to be life long disciples of Jesus Christ.

Layna Jones

Abide Group Leaders
Layna Jones leads an Abide Group that serves women during the week. Layna is gifted in teaching the scriptures and has such a heart for mothers and young women  to grow in their walks with God, understanding of the bible, and confidence in hearing the voice of God. 

Chris and Rebecca Carrera

Worship Leaders
Chris and Rebecca lead our worship team with deep love and humility.  Both of them being from Kingsville, they have such a desire to see Jesus lifted high and glorified in our city and the surrounding cities. They both partner in teaching in discipleship group settings while Rebecca also serves on our Board of Elders. 

John David and Teresa Silva

Men of Strength Abide Group
John David leads a weekly Abide Group for men on Friday nights at the CFK gym in Kingsville. Both John David and Teresa help lead and teach in our Abide Groups and have a strong desire to raise up the next generation for the glory of Jesus. 

Ciarra Castaneda

Abide Nursery and Abide Littles Leader
Ciarra has been overseeing and heading up all things with our Abide Nursery and Abide littles, ages baby - preK! She is amazing at sowing rich seed into our kids hearts through bibles stories, songs, and crafts- if you have an Abide Little, then you probably see your child walking around your home singing “I’m in the Lords army” with passion! We love Ciarra and are so grateful for her partnership in overseeing and leading our Littles along with her amazing team of volunteers that marches along side her!