Robert Rodriguez
Lead Pastor
Pastor Rob has a passion for leading congregations into a well-balanced ministry including strong Bible-based teaching and missional living.
At Solid Rock, Rob is responsible for preaching/teaching, vision, and administration. He is an elder, our main platform speaker, leads the church staff, is over day-to-day operations, and serves on the missions/outreach and management boards. He was first ordained in April 2002 , by the First Spanish Baptist Church (Brooklyn, New York), but is also an ordained minister and credentialed as a lead pastor through our denomination, the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.
He previously served as a lead pastor in the Greater Philadelphia area for 5 years; and before that, he served as a church planter and church planters' pastor/coach in the Metro NYC area for 6 years.
Rob started his career as a youth pastor in Georgia for 3 years, and then served as a pastor for 6 years in Western New Jersey. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Pastoral Ministries and also a Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Systematic Theology. He also has marketplace skillsets in areas of business systems, data management, organizational leadership, and sales. Rob currently serves as the Business Systems Coordinator for The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Rob serves on the Board of Trustees at America's Keswick and 628 Ministries, while here at home, he also serves as the presiding clergy for the Village of West Unity Council meetings and works alongside our Police Department by offering chaplaincy services. In addition, he continues to serve on the advisory boards for both church planting networks he's served.
In his latest writing project, Confidently, Cross-Culturally Courageous: Having Important Conversations in Context, Pastor Rob writes about having the honest, and sometimes awkward, conversations that are needed...but sometimes avoided. He chronicled his journey through grief and spiritual growth in his first book, The Valley Experience: Finding Victory in Life Lowest Moments. And in his second book, The Organized Shepherd: Holistic Data, Doctrine, and Diligence, Rob provides practical guidance for bi-vocational pastors, emphasizing a biblically-grounded, data-informed approach to ministry.
He has been married to his wife Rebecca since August 2002 and they have four children - one in high school, one in college, and two who work locally in Northwest Ohio.
At Solid Rock, Rob is responsible for preaching/teaching, vision, and administration. He is an elder, our main platform speaker, leads the church staff, is over day-to-day operations, and serves on the missions/outreach and management boards. He was first ordained in April 2002 , by the First Spanish Baptist Church (Brooklyn, New York), but is also an ordained minister and credentialed as a lead pastor through our denomination, the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.
He previously served as a lead pastor in the Greater Philadelphia area for 5 years; and before that, he served as a church planter and church planters' pastor/coach in the Metro NYC area for 6 years.
Rob started his career as a youth pastor in Georgia for 3 years, and then served as a pastor for 6 years in Western New Jersey. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Pastoral Ministries and also a Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Systematic Theology. He also has marketplace skillsets in areas of business systems, data management, organizational leadership, and sales. Rob currently serves as the Business Systems Coordinator for The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Rob serves on the Board of Trustees at America's Keswick and 628 Ministries, while here at home, he also serves as the presiding clergy for the Village of West Unity Council meetings and works alongside our Police Department by offering chaplaincy services. In addition, he continues to serve on the advisory boards for both church planting networks he's served.
In his latest writing project, Confidently, Cross-Culturally Courageous: Having Important Conversations in Context, Pastor Rob writes about having the honest, and sometimes awkward, conversations that are needed...but sometimes avoided. He chronicled his journey through grief and spiritual growth in his first book, The Valley Experience: Finding Victory in Life Lowest Moments. And in his second book, The Organized Shepherd: Holistic Data, Doctrine, and Diligence, Rob provides practical guidance for bi-vocational pastors, emphasizing a biblically-grounded, data-informed approach to ministry.
He has been married to his wife Rebecca since August 2002 and they have four children - one in high school, one in college, and two who work locally in Northwest Ohio.
Joel Perez
Worship and Creative Director
Joel has served in various ministry roles for the past 16 years. Joel's varied educational journey, combined with his extensive hands-on experience in church leadership roles, equips Joel to meaningfully contribute to the spiritual growth and creative initiatives within a church setting.
In his role, here at "the Rock," he is responsible for overseeing the creative and worship aspects of the church's services and activities, contributing to the spiritual growth and engagement of the congregants across the different locations.
Joel Perez has a diverse experiential background that contributes to his capabilities in ministry and worship leadership. He is currently working on his ministry credentialing for ministry within the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.
Jeff and Renee have been married since 2013 and have three children who are enrolled in the Archbold Area School District.
In his role, here at "the Rock," he is responsible for overseeing the creative and worship aspects of the church's services and activities, contributing to the spiritual growth and engagement of the congregants across the different locations.
Joel Perez has a diverse experiential background that contributes to his capabilities in ministry and worship leadership. He is currently working on his ministry credentialing for ministry within the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.
Jeff and Renee have been married since 2013 and have three children who are enrolled in the Archbold Area School District.
Sheldon Sutton
Administration / Groups and Family Director
Sheldon is a veteran of the agricultural world, working in customer service and product development for 29 years. Sheldon loves to laugh and loves to spend time with and spread joy to others! He has been involved with multiple ministries at "the Rock," including leading our Community Groups and X-Plorer Children's Ministry.
Sheldon also serves as our office manager, communications liaison, management board Recorder (non-voting), and assists Pastor Rob with whatever he needs. He is credentialed for ministry within the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.
He is an avid drummer of over 40 years, having traveled with Christian bands, as well as ministering for nearly 25 years with his home church worship band.
Sheldon and Gina have been married since 1997 and have been blessed with three children.
Sheldon also serves as our office manager, communications liaison, management board Recorder (non-voting), and assists Pastor Rob with whatever he needs. He is credentialed for ministry within the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.
He is an avid drummer of over 40 years, having traveled with Christian bands, as well as ministering for nearly 25 years with his home church worship band.
Sheldon and Gina have been married since 1997 and have been blessed with three children.
Jeff Yerington
Youth and Care Director
Jeff was a truck driver and owned his trucking company for years. Jeff loves to serve God in the local church, and is called to work with teenagers! He has been involved with our Men's and children's multiple ministries at "the Rock," while enrolled in the Associates in Bible Degree program at Colorado Christian University.
Jeff serves as the director for our X-Change Youth Group - managing our weekly youth gatherings, in-house events, and day/overnight trips.
He has been a layman for many years serving in local churches and was even an active member in Christian motorcycle ministries. He is credentialed for ministry within the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.
Jeff and Amanda have been married since 2017 and have been blessed with two small children living at home and a few older ones living on their own. They welcomed their latest grandchild in December 2023.
Jeff serves as the director for our X-Change Youth Group - managing our weekly youth gatherings, in-house events, and day/overnight trips.
He has been a layman for many years serving in local churches and was even an active member in Christian motorcycle ministries. He is credentialed for ministry within the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.
Jeff and Amanda have been married since 2017 and have been blessed with two small children living at home and a few older ones living on their own. They welcomed their latest grandchild in December 2023.
Kelly Colon, MSW, LISW
Counselor-in-Residence
Kelly is a licensed Christian counselor and previously served as the Patient Experience Director for CHWC Bryan Hospital. Kelly loves to serve the Church and our surrounding communities. She has been involved with children and women's ministries at "the Rock," including teaching.
Kelly heads up our counseling ministry in partnership with Joy Fruchey, MSW, LISW-S, CTS (Wauseon, OH).
Kelly and Dave have been married for over 10 years and have been blessed with a son, Weston.
Kelly heads up our counseling ministry in partnership with Joy Fruchey, MSW, LISW-S, CTS (Wauseon, OH).
Kelly and Dave have been married for over 10 years and have been blessed with a son, Weston.