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.
Each week he strives to see that children are engaged in biblical teaching, worship, building friendships, and special productions. It’s Pastor Kevin’s goal that “Kids Inc” will be a place where kids learn to be all that God wants them to be. The apple of Pastor Kevin’s eye is his precious daughter, Miranda!
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.
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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.
A positive attitude and a huge smile are tremendous assets in attracting people to Sunset Chapel. Neyda 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 consistently keeps Sunset Chapel people well informed of church activities and developments. She is able to touch the lives of others in so many positive ways. Married to her husband, Luis Teijeiro for 14 years, they have four children, Alissa, Kyle, Kaley and Aaron.
Service Times
Sundays
9:30am - Life Training
10:30am - Contemporary Service