Our Leadership Team
Matthew 6:22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light,”
Ben Chapman
Lead Pastor | Elders
In 2008, God began stirring in Ben and Brandie Chapman’s hearts to plant a church in San Antonio. In 2012, Peter Dusan, pastor of Christ Community Church in San Marcos, Texas called the Chapmans to see if they had ever considered coming to San Antonio. The Chapmans saw God’s hand moving in many ways, from getting them out of debt, to giving them many confirmations that San Antonio was where they were meant to go. Now, six years after the dream of starting a church in San Antonio was placed in their hearts, they are seeing that dream come true. They are excited to join God in what He is doing in this city and with the people of Luminous Church.
ELDERS & DIRECTORS
Voltaire & Cecile Ferrer
ELDERS
Voltaire & Cecile moved from the Philippians 15 years ago to pursue a better life for their family. They both work in the medical field and provide care physically for people, but also have a heart to provide care for people emotionally and spiritually as they point people to Jesus. They have 3 amazing kids, Christia, Ross, & Josh.
Austin & Victoria Fontenot
ELDERS | Campus Director
Austin and his Wife, Victoria have a passion to reach the campus of UTSA. They know that tomorrow’s leaders are on the campus and by reaching them we can easily reach the community, and ultimately, the world. Austin came to San Antonio in 2012 after he felt the call of God to plant an Every Nation Campus college group at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and through that step of obedience he has seen many lives changed and many students introduced to the love of God. Austin is serving as the active director for Every Nation Campus at UTSA.
Jarren Templeton
first impressions Director | Campus Missionary
Jarren is a graduate of University of Texas San Antonio. She has experienced first hand the importance of discipleship on the college campus and is eager to serve, lead and disciple young women at UTSA. Although Jarren was not a Spurs fan when she first arrived to San Antonio, we are quickly convincing her that Go Spurs Go is a good chant. She has a passion for people, missions, the Office, and can often be found on her Instastory bringing some humorous relevance that the world really needs.
Will & Ayssa Galloway
Campus Missionary & Kids director
Will and Ayssa are San Antonio born and raised. They have a heart for this city to reach students and family with the life Jesus offers. Will is currently a campus missionary at UTSA and helps disciple college students. Ayssa serves as our Luminous Kids director and oversees birth through 5th grade ministry. on Sunday mornings.
Edgar Simmons
PASTOR & LEADERSHIP 215 DIRECTOR
Edgar has served 14 years as a minister in the local church to include 5 years as an associate pastor. His desire for a genuine relationship with God fuels his passion to encourage others in their spiritual development and bringing people into a deeper doctrinal understanding of God’s word. Edgar holds a Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry from Liberty University and is currently serving as our lead moderator for our Growth Track 3 “Every Nation Introduction” and for the rest of our Leadership 215.
Deborah Coates
LUMINOUS LOVES DIRECTOR
Deborah Coates was radically changed in New York City when she encountered the power of Jesus. She served at Every Nation NYC with the women’s ministry and with office administration. Deborah has recently become a full-time campus minister for Every Nation Ministries. She is using her gifts to disciple women at UTSA and mentor other campus ministers in the Every Nation Campus Southwest Region.
Jarvis & Erica Clark
Youth Directors
Jarvis & Erica Clark oversee our student ministry at Luminous Church. They have a passion to see kids grow in spiritual formation as well as spiritual friendships through!
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