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.
Deborah Coates
Campus Missionary & prayer 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.
Will & Ayssa Galloway
Campus Minister & 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.
Brandie Chapman
Women's ministry
Brandie is not only the lead pastor’s wife; she has passionately discipled women in our church and brings encouragement to women in Luminous Church.
Angel Vazquez
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
Angel started running power point for our campus ministry at UTSA back in 2011. He has since graduated and got his MBA from UIW. Angel still oversees the production and post-production at Luminous. He and his wife Hannah have two amazing boys. They truly have a heart for people to know Jesus.
Eric & Chen Dela Cruz
USHER | Prayer DIRECTOR
Eric and Chen changed their career, as a family doctor in the Philippines to a medical staff position in the states, to carve a path for their family. Chen has a heart to see the church covered in prayer as well as making disciples and oversee our intercessory and prayer team. Eric oversees a team of ushers that helps create a welcoming environment at Luminous.
Ross
Ferrer
Youth Intern
Ross is a full-time student at UTSA and spend his time serving in our ENC and also is a cadet in the ROTC program. Along with all these extracurricular activities he serves in our youth ministry reaching out to students in our city. He also drums and helps raise up drummers to use their gifts on our worship team.
MISSIONARIES | SUPPORT STAFF
Deborah Coates
Campus Missionary
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.
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Simmons
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Kay Chapman
Guest Appreciation
Miss Kay served as a school teacher most of her career. Growing up she saw her mother send handwritten cards to all the family and friends. Miss Kay has the same passion to make sure people are loved through a note, a phone call, and that no one goes overlooked. (P.S. write those addresses nicely on the connect card so you get a nice note from Miss Kay and her team.
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17703 W Interstate 10 Frontage Rd, San Antonio, TX 78257
Phone: (210) 971.4777
Luminous is now meeting at the Palladium movie theater at the Rim Shopping Center.
