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3001 Rodd Field | Corpus Christi, TX 78414 | Office: 361-814-7771 | info@cccorpus.org
Raised in a Christian home in Southern California with 5 siblings, Pastor Rod attended church throughout his upbringing. After some time away from God through college and flirting with a professional surfing career he recommitted himself to God then met and married his wife Noreen in 1990. After traveling on the World Surfing Tour for a time and working in the surf industry then later as a School Teacher, he was asked to serve as a Youth Minister and Assistant Pastor.
In the fall of 1995, Rod and Noreen began praying about where the Lord might lead them. By December of 1995 possibilities had narrowed, and their prayers began to focus on Corpus Christi. Why Corpus Christi? As a college student when Rod struggled with his faith, he became involved with drugs and the surfing culture of the times. God’s pull on his life never let up. Rod rededicated his life to the Lord at a surf contest on North Padre Island. 8 Years had passed without a thought of returning, but when push came to shove, God wanted Rod and Noreen in Corpus Christi. A visit in the summer of 1996 confirmed that God would move them to South Texas.
In October of 1997 Rod, Noreen and their 2 daughters moved to Texas to begin "Coastlands Bible Study". By January 1998, Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands started meeting as an incorporated church. In December 2004 Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands moved to the current location on Rodd Field Road and Saratoga.
God has blessed Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands with the responsibility of hosting a Bible teaching, radio station. Pastor Rod managed KSGR, 91.1 FM until 2002 when he was able to become a full-time Pastor. We currently house the radio station, a bookstore, and coffee shop on our campus. It continues to provide solid local and national Bible teaching to the Texas Gulf Coast.
Pastor Rod remains active in governmental issues and interacts with likeminded pastors locally and nationally. Through various events, Coastlands gained a heart for the court and prison systems, spending time and resources to minister in both realms to see God bring health and healing. This as well as a heart for international missions has given Coastlands a heart for the unreached.
In 2019, Pastor Rod completed his Doctoral Degree in Theology. He has a passion for education and equipping the Saints for works of service. Coastlands assists the local home school communities in their goals as well as encouraging going deeper with those desiring to take the next step.
Through his 30+ years in Ministry Leadership, Pastor Rod has developed a heart for the local church. His goal is no longer to have a big church, but rather, regardless of the size of the church, make it a good church in God's eyes. He loves the small and medium size churches and mentors many younger pastors around Texas, and those on the mission field.
Rod and Noreen continue to live and serve in Corpus Christi, always looking forward to the next step the Lord calls them to. Their two adult daughters serve the Lord in various capacities around the country and world as the Spirit leads.
Noreen Carver
Noreen was raised in Southern California. From the outside, it looked as though she had an idyllic upbringing; popular and active, but not raised in church. Behind the scenes, it was not as simple as it looked. Noreen's parents separated when she was young, which caused her to raise herself in many ways. She got involved in the party scene young and lived a lifestyle that was leading to personal destruction. In 1986 at age 22, after experiencing personal loss and growing disillusion with her lifestyle, she got saved through the preaching of Greg Laurie at Harvest Christian Fellowship.
Rod and Noreen grew up in the same town, but attended different schools. Their common friends introduced them at a Chuck Smith Bible Study in 1988. They were wed in 1990, both desiring to serve the Lord full-time. United in this vision, they moved to Corpus Christi in 1997 to seek the Lord's will which eventually led to the planting of Calvary Chapel Coastlands in 1998.
Noreen has always had a heart for Women's and Children's Ministries and continues to serve in these areas. A passionate mom to two adult girls who serve the Lord, Noreen counsels with many women, sharing the wisdom she has gained along the way.
Alan was born and raised in NYC and later moved to Long Island where he had a distinguished career as an executive chef.
Maria was born and raised in Mexico City and worked for the airlines as a young adult and gave her life to the Lord at age 29. She had 2 nieces (14 & 8) that heard about Jesus from Maria while on a ride to the country and both are still walking strongly with the Lord. This gave her a newfound strength and confidence in her faith that continues to grow to this day. Meanwhile, Alan was first baptized at 16 and felt a calling from the Lord, but as many of us can sympathize, the cares of this world drew him away for many years. They got married in 1995 and eventually moved to Corpus Christi, TX to build a restaurant… not knowing that the Lord had exciting plans for the both of them. God tugged at their hearts repeatedly while they endured several large trials… it seemed like He kept pointing them to Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands, and the rest is history!
Alan currently leads in the men’s ministry as well as the men’s addiction ministry. Alan also leads several prayer ministries and is a key part of the church leadership. Alan and Maria together lead in the home group ministry and both are pillars of men's and women's ministries and events all year long.
Bob and his wife Cate are Colorado imports. They joined CC Coastlands in 2017 via Hurricane Harvey. The Matthews' ministry, After the Storm for Christ, a disaster relief & recovery ministry, is what brought them to Corpus Christi. They served as CC Coastlands Hurricane Recovery Team Leaders in 2017. They continue overseeing the disaster relief ministry here in Texas and abroad in the States and are ready to serve when and where there is a need in our surrounding areas and beyond after storms (have tools will travel).
Bob also has become the Facilities Maintenance overseer taking care of maintenance and special projects here at church. Cate oversees the CC Coastlands Coffee Shop ministry. They both enjoy serving in multiple areas of the church. Bob & Cate have been married for 25 years and between the two of them they have 4 adult daughters and 1 sweet granddaughter (aka “Bee”). They say, "We love our extended family and friends here in Texas & Colorado and we love to see how we can serve His Kingdom."
Iasiah. 52:7: "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'"
Elder
Dave and Patti were married in 1980. They lived in Alaska, Colorado and several places in Texas before moving to Corpus Christi in 2018. They began attending Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands shortly after arriving.
They have two daughters, Emily and Jessica, one son-in-law, Drew, one granddaughter, Payton, and two grandsons, Cole and Miles. Dave retired from the City of Corpus Christi in 2025, and Patti retired from teaching in 2014.Dave serves in the Men’s ministry and Patti serves in the Women’s ministry. Together they teach the Foundations Class and follow up with visitors to Calvary Chapel. They have been walking with Jesus for over 50 years.
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Donald was born in Corpus Christi and has also lived in San Diego, CA. He and his wife Tish have lived in Corpus Christi since 2003 with their children David F. Flores and Christina M. Ruiz. Donald received Jesus as his Lord and Savior in his early twenties. He served as a children's servant at Horizon Christian Fellowship in San Diego in his late 20's and has continued to serve in children and Jr. High ministries over the past 8 years here in Corpus Christi. One of his favorite Bible verses is Luke 16:19-31, The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Donald's favorite past time is raising cattle and hunting. Currently Donald is an elder here at Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands and oversees the Jr. High and Lawn Ministries.
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Mike and his wife Adora were married by Pastor Rod in 2003. They have two daughters Alexa and Cynthia, and one son Jonathan. They have been faithfully serving the Lord for the past 19 years here at Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands. Mike is from California and Adora is from Corpus Christi. They both serve in multiple areas of the church. Mike oversees our ushers, greeters.
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Rene and his wife Patricia have lived in Corpus Christi all their married lives. They have one son Joshua and one daughter Alyssa. Before coming to CC Coastlands Rene and Patricia had been in youth ministry for many years. Currently Rene oversees the High School Youth program, which is being led directly by Chris and Virginia Hernandez. He says he loves discipling and ministering to the next generation to equip and encourage them as they move from high school into adults. He also enjoys playing basketball, singing and playing the guitar. Rene says, "I love my church family and serving the Lord is a blessing and honor".
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Rodney, raised in Corpus Christi, and his wife Tina were married in 1992 and have lived here ever since. Although Rodney has been a Master Scuba Diver Trainer, Boat Captain and a Private Pilot, he says, "My greatest adventures and joys in his life have been in believing, trusting and serving Jesus as my Lord and Savior." He was saved with the help of a home ministry playing Chuck Smith teaching tapes back in 1976. He had always hoped and prayed for a Calvary Chapel to come to Corpus Christi because he believes verse by verse teaching is how to make disciples, taught with the full counsel of God's Word. He thanks Pastor Rod and Noreen for answering that call. Rodney oversees the Church Facebook page and the Church website and enjoys leading groups in Koinonia Home fellowship and a Men's study on Tuesdays.
Tina grew up in Donna, Texas and was raised in the Methodist Church. She has a BS in Nursing and a BA in Religion. Tina enjoys helping with Women's Bible Studies, Women’s Prayer Time, The Prayer Chain, and The Meals Ministry. They have attended Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands since 2006. One of Rodney's favorite scriptures is:
1 Corinthians 13:12-13: "For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."
Elder
Schuyler was born in Pharr, TX and moved to Corpus Christi as a child. He has lived in Corpus Christi most of his life except for some time spent in Harlingen, TX while in college and for work. Schuyler said, "I was raised in a Christian home and have been a believer for as long as I can remember but, was practically backslidden from my early teen years. I came to faith as an adult at age 29."
Rose Marie was born in Menard Texas where she received Christ, then shortly after moved to Corpus Christi. Schuyler and Rose Marie were both attending Calvary Chapel when they were married in 2004 and have served together in various ministries as a part of the church. They have 3 sons, 2 daughters in love, 4 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. One of his favorite Bible verses is Romans 12:1-2. Rose Marie’s life verse is “Those who have been forgiven much love much, “Luke 7:36-50. They currently serve in the men’s and women’s bible studies, Koinonia home groups, " For Chains to Fall Prodigal Ministry”, the Info Booth and E-mail Prayer Chain ministries here at Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands. Rose Marie has a heart for women and also serves in the Syndeo Prison Ministry.
Elder
Walter John Santiago was born and raised in New York City until the age of 11 when he moved to Puerto Rico where he lived for the next 18 years. As a college student he had his first Bible study with Jehovah Witnesses. After discovering they were a religious cult, he abandoned his Bible studies and focused on a career in medicine. As a medical doctor in the Air Force, he moved 17 times until arriving in Corpus Christi in 1996. It was in the year 2000 that due to a severe illness of his former wife he accepted an invitation to go to a Baptist church where he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior, got baptized, and became a dedicated student of the Bible. Walter's favorite Bible Verses are, Rev. 21:1-4. Between he and his beautiful wife Isabel, they have 5 adult children: Matthew, Reina, Smiley, Lee May, and Alex. Currently Walter serves as an elder here at Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands and he teaches the Wednesday night children’s ministry, leads a Tuesday night Men's Study group, leads a "Koinonia" Home Fellowship group and serves on the prayer ministry.