OUR TEAM

The Team of Rock of Life Fellowship

Meet Our Pastors

Rock of Life has leaders that are servants first and strive to love others as Jesus loves us!

Get to know our pastoral staff, volunteer ministry leaders, worship, and support team members.

"Love this place; bringing real and relevant messages to each person who walks in the door. All are welcome!"

~ Allison R. Chico, CA

Alfredo Romero

- Pastor

Originally from Honolulu Hawaii, my wife Debbie and I have ministered in the Chico area since 1997. I lived in the L.A. area for a few years striving to become a "Rock Star". My whole life was centered around music and the spotlight. I loved Jesus and I knew He was real but there was no way I made Him relevant in my life. I was not walking on the path He had laid out for me. I was talking the talk but in no way was my lifestyle showing people around me my faith.

I basically ignored the calling of the Lord for about 10 years going from band to band before moving to Paradise and re-dedicating my life to God in 1996. I became a worship leader then started the Christian pop rock band JBC from 1998 to 2007. I became a Pastor in 2013 and life has never been the same. Full of good times and quite a few struggles but God never gave up on me and neither did my wife Debbie. I am one solid example that God loves us and has a plan and purpose for each of us!

Debbie Romero

- Women’s Ministry Pastor

Originally From Minnesota, growing up in church, then moved to Chico to attend CSU, Chico. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Administration & relocated to Hawaii for 2 1/2 years where I met my husband, Alfredo. It wasn't until we moved to Paradise in '95 that I truly submitted to God's will in my life.

I've had multiple management positions, worked in volunteer management & marketing for the Girl Scouts I've been involved in woman's ministries, counseling, and managed a traveling outreach ministry band with my husband for five years.

My heart now reaches out to those afflicted with chronic disease & seeing the miracles of Jesus alive in the church. I have a tender heart for women of all ages and love investing in people. I believe church flourishes when relationships are built & discipleship is the focus!

Tommy Wilson

- Associate Pastor

Tommy, now serves as Associate Pastor to Lead Pastor Alfredo. Tommy is also involved in leading the Community Bible Studies. Tommy previously led the youth ministry since 2011.

Originally from Grass Valley, raised in Paradise, Tommy has completed Pastoral education program and has a passion is to teach and share with others the truth of God's Word.

Pastor Tommy is also a dynamic speaker who shares messages from God with power, excitement and passion. His enthusiasm for the Word of God and challenging messages are looked forward to at Rock of Life!

Along with wife Mary, they have become a dynamic example of how a young couple devoted to serving the Lord, can make a difference in the lives of the youth and community.

Tommy and Mary also have 2 amazing children. Daniel born in 2018 and Ivanell, (Ivy) born in 2020. You can Daniel and Ivy dancing and singing to the Lord at every event!

Mary Wilson

- Administrative Pastor / & Worship Leader

Mary, serves the Lord in many different areas. Along with her husband Tommy Wilson, she has served as Youth Pastor growing our teen/youth department. She also serves as one of our worship leaders and has an amazing voice that is truly a gift from God. Now as Administrative Pastor, Mary cares for the infrastructure of the Church and cares for the well being of the ministry.

Mary is a graduate of Chico State University, completed her Pastoral Education, and formerly a school teacher.

Mary has experience leading worship and praise music at Champion Christian School as well as several churches in the community. She was also a member of a local Gospel team.

Along with husband Tommy, they are dedicated to serving the Lord and making an impact for Jesus among the youth and community!

Pastor Tommy is the Community Pastor and leads Bible Studies and preaches the true Word of God alongside Pastor Alfredo.

Pastor Mary leads a Mom's group and is a mentor to the young women of Rock of Life.

We are excited for the life that the Lord has for this wonderful godly young couple!

Zack McCoy

- Youth Pastor

Zack has been the youth Pastor at Rock of Life since he finished his Pastoral education in March of 2021.

As Zack states:

"I was born and raised in Paradise and live there with my lovely wife and 3 boys. I graduated from Butte College and volunteered with church youth groups since I was a teen into my young adult years. I have a huge heart for today’s youth, and want them and all people to know Jesus and who they are in Christ."

Pastor Zack teaches that the youth will know their identity in Christ Jesus the more they learn who Jesus is according to the Word of God.

Rock of Life leaders know the world is against the truth and we need to raise up godly young women and men to be who God created them to be according to His will and ways!

In Memory of Rick Stout

- Associate Pastor
(Pastor Rick went home to be with the Lord on May 6th, 2018. We love and miss him and rejoice he is now home with Jesus!)

For several years, my wife Susie and I have been a member of the Church and served as Elder, Usher/Greeter, Christian Ed. Leader/Teacher, Counselor, Altar Minister, and a member of the Pastor’s Church Leadership Team.

Prior to my calling to serve as an Associate Pastor, I served God as the Chief Educational Officer (Principal/Supt.) of Champion Christian School in Chico, CA for 7 years. Prior to that service, I served for some 30 years in both public and private schools in Educational Leadership capacities.

Ministry Leaders and Support Team

Marie Rappa

- Children's Ministry Director

Marie has known Jesus as her best friend since she was a young girl, and she is passionate about helping the children in our church know Jesus for themselves.

Marie grew up in a small mountain community and attended a church where she was able to be part of the worship team and children’s ministries from a young age. These opportunities helped shape her into the leader she is today, and as a result they have had a direct impact on the way she leads our Rockidz ministry. One of her favorite things is seeing kids light up with the joy of the Lord as they step into the call God has on their lives, and she works opportunities for these moments throughout the Rockidz program.

Marie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre, with an Upper Division emphasis on Child Development. Not long after graduating with her B.A., Marie went overseas to study in a YWAM Discipleship Training School in Baguio City, Philippines. During that time she received training in various ministry areas, and also had the opportunity to minister in various churches throughout Southeast Asia.

In 2006 Marie married her husband Matt, and they started a whole new adventure together. They lived in Portland, Oregon for two years while Matt completed his Church Leadership degree with Portland Bible College, and then they traveled together overseas to work with New Life Fellowship in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Marie worked as a preschool teacher for many years, and she also served as an elementary school chaplain. She has been directing the Rockidz program since 2020, and she absolutely LOVES her job! She also serves on the Rock of Life worship team, and she is passionate about lifting Jesus to the highest place through song and leading His people in worship.

Marie and Matt have three beautiful children who they absolutely adore, and who keep them very busy with all their sports and activities. They live on a small farm in Durham and have one dog, three cats, a bunny, and a dozen chickens!

Curtis Holder

- Deacon / Head Usher

Curtis originally from Brooklyn New York, joined Rock of Life in mid 2018 and immediately became family!

He has served as Head Deacon and one of the men's leaders for the past 5 years.

He played football at Chico State and semi-pro football with the Twin City Cougars. Curtis turned his passion for sports and has been a youth football coach for 27 years.

Curtis has an amazing testimony of coming to faith just before the passing of his wife in 2018. The Lord sent him a family just when he needed it and Curtis's re-dedication to the Lord has been an inspiration to the Men's group and to all.

Curtis as Deacon cares for the Pastors and the people of the Church with the motivation of serving the Lord first.

Celebrating the life of Worship leader Chris Thompson

Our brother, friend, & worship leader, Chris Thompson went home to be with the Lord Jan. 5th, 2023 at 3:00 a.m. .

We are so blessed the Lord led him to be part of the Rock of Life family the past few years.

We are filled with joy that he's home with the Lord and completely healed from cancer, yet we will always miss him until we see him again in our heavenly home. We love you Chris.

I'm pretty sure you've been enlisted as part of God's worship team already!

Your voice was heavenly and your spirit so full of love and encouragement towards others.