The Gathering - ABOUT US

Pastors
Neil & Reesa Baker

Neil and Reesa are ordained ministers and have been serving the Lord together for 7 years. Neil and Reesa have a blended family of 9 children and 9 grandchildren. They love the Lord, love to worship Him, and love their family and extended church family. Neil and Reesa long to see God's people set free, flourishing in their calling, worshiping with all their hearts, equipped to stand against the enemy, and living an abundant life!

Reesa has been through YWAM and trained in Celebrate Recovery. She has a passion for people, missions, helping others, dance, and music.

Neil has been in ministry for 15 years. He's led youth groups, served as an associate pastor, and has spent more than 10 years as a worship pastor. Neil is passionate about worshipping Jesus and wants the church to worship in Spirit and Truth!

"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love." - Galatians 5:13

Associate Pastors
Marco & Janice Rodriguez

Janice and Marco Rodriguez are ordained ministers with a deep love for God and His people. Their heart is to walk alongside others through every season of life, encouraging them in their faith and helping them grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Over the years, Janice and Marco have served the Lord in many areas of ministry, including leading worship, teaching, preaching, encouraging others, and helping shepherd God’s people. They have a special passion for strengthening marriages and families, believing that strong, Christ-centered homes are an important foundation of a healthy church.

Janice and Marco live in Amelia and are blessed with four children, seven grandchildren, and two dogs. Family is an important part of their lives, and their own experiences have strengthened their desire to encourage couples and families through both the joys and challenges of life.

One of the promises they hold close to their hearts is:
“The latter … shall be greater than of the former.”