Dr. Christian Castro is the Lead Pastor of Rolando Church, part of the Community Church Movement, and serves as the Regional Director for City to City San Diego. He’s been in church planting for over two decades, with experience spanning the Midwest, East Coast, and now Southern California. Along the way, he’s helped launch new churches and breathe new life into legacy congregations by connecting with the next generation.

Christian planted a church in New York through Redeemer Church Planting Center, which later became City to City, under the mentorship of Tim Keller. Since then, he’s continued working with City to City in different capacities. He holds an MDiv in Urban Ministry from Westminster Theological Seminary and a DMin in Missiology from Southeastern University.

Christian has been married to Liz for 25 years, and they’re raising three incredible sons together. When he’s not pastoring or coaching leaders, you’ll find him working on his garden, riding his dirt bike, playing sports with his sons, and spending time with his family.

Richard Valadez es Pastor Plantador de Iglesia EastLake que forma parte del Network de Iglesias del Community Church Movement en San Diego, California. Richard ha tenido la oportunidad de trabajar en el Ministerio de tiempo completo desde hace más de 18 años con organizaciones como Willow Creek Association - México, Central Church en Las Vegas y actualmente como parte del equipo Pastoral de EastLake Church en San Diego California. El y su esposa Rita crecieron en Tijuana, México han estado casados por 16 años y tienen 2 niñas que nacieron en Las Vegas. Richard tiene una pasión intencional por el equipamiento de Liderazgo en la Iglesia Local y por la Plantación de Iglesias. El Café, La Gastronomía, el Golf y el Fútbol son sus conversaciones favoritas.