Lead Pastor - Russ DeBord | Contact |   Russ DeBord is the new Lead Pastor of Sunset Chapel. He and his wife Shari have been married for 26 years.  They have three sons Calvin, Randall and Carrick (who ascended into heaven at age 19).  Russ has been in full time ministry since 1982. His previous ministry involvements include youth ministry in both Florida and Indiana, and as a Senior Pastor in churches located in Ohio.  He also served as the Ohio District Council Church Planting Director. Russ and Shari moved to Miami the final week of May 2009 to begin leading Sunset Chapel.  They moved into the Kendall area not knowing anyone in the community.  As they embarked on this new opportunity they are launching with the current ministry team a revitalization effort for this fantastic church. Russ takes complex issues and presents them with unique insight. Each weekend he shares the life-changing message of the Bible in creative, practical ways with humor and relevance.  He is constantly dreaming of ways Sunset Chapel can create environments that inspire, celebrate life and prepare us to face each day.  His personal manner is humble and kind.  Russ is a spiritual leader who creates an atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.

 

 

SCA Principal - Doug Flores | Contact |   I have a lovely wife and three wonderful daughters. I have been teaching for over 18 years (12 of those years at SCA). I spent my first six years of teaching in the Chicago Public School system. I received my Bachelor's degree from Chicago State University and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from FIU. I have a passion for Christian education. Schools like ours provide children with more than just a safe learning environment. We are a family.

 

 

Preschool Director - Pilar Altare-Martin | Contact |   Pilar Altare-Martin has been in business management since 1991, through the years she gained experience in managing personnel, negotiating vendor contracts, supervising engineering staff as well as providing oversight to support staff, planning budgets, creating financial reports, and overseeing client relations. Mrs. Altare-Martin began her involvement in the educational field in early 2004. As a result of her volunteer work and a passion for both of her children, her career goals have changed. Prior to joining Sunset Christian Academy, Mrs. Altare-Martin worked at the UBC Child Development Center in Coral Gables, Florida. Mrs. Altare-Martin will be joining Sunset Christian Academy in August 2010. Her responsibilities include the administration and oversight of our Preschool. She looks forward to working closely with families and their children to ensure academic success.

 

 

Administrative Assistant - Francis Watkins | Contact |   It is essential to have on our ministry team individuals who are detail oriented. Frances excels in so many key areas and she is a tremendous asset to our church office. She constantly makes the office environment a fun place to work. She is able to tackle successfully a number of seemingly impossible tasks and complete them regularly. She possesses remarkable talents and demonstrates an exemplary Christian character and example. Realizing that our weekend services are crucial moments in assisting people to connect with God and our ministries, she is always willing to extend a helpful hand. Married to her husband, Wayne for 25 years, they have two sons, Kenyon and Andrew.

 

 

Secretary and Children's Director - Shari DeBord | Contact |   A positive attitude and a huge smile are tremendous assets in attracting people to Sunset Chapel.  Shari is often found circulating throughout our church campus engaging guests and regular attenders in conversation. Anyone who spends any length of time around her will soon sense she possesses an extremely sunny optimism. She also is the Children's Director for Sunset Chapel and keeps the kids engaged and  active as they learn about Christ and how to have a realtionship with Him!  She is able to touch the lives of others in so many positive ways. Married to her husband, Pastor Russ DeBord for 29 years, they have three children, Calvin, Randall and Carrick.