Robert Rodriguez
Lead Pastor
Pastor Rob is passionate about leading congregations into a well-balanced, Christ-centered ministry—one marked by strong Bible-based teaching, spiritual formation, and missional living in everyday life. He is also a monthly week-long contributor to the YES FM Wake Up Call Morning Show's devotional segment, The Morning Munch, where he encourages listeners across Northwest Ohio, Indiana, and on iHeartRadio with Scripture, practical wisdom, and gospel-rooted hope.
At Solid Rock Community Church, Pastor Rob provides leadership in preaching and teaching, vision development, and administrative oversight. He serves as an elder, is the primary platform communicator, leads the church staff, manages day-to-day operations, and serves on the combined leadership teams. He was first ordained in April 2002 by the First Spanish Baptist Church (Brooklyn, New York), and is also credentialed as an ordained minister and lead pastor through the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.
Before coming to Ohio, Pastor Rob served as a lead pastor in the Greater Philadelphia region for five years. Prior to that, he spent six years as a church planter and pastor/coach to church planters throughout Metro New York City. His ministry journey began as a youth pastor in Georgia, followed by six years of pastoral ministry in Western New Jersey.
Rob holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)in Pastoral Ministries and a Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Systematic Theology. Alongside his pastoral calling, he brings robust marketplace experience in business systems, data management, organizational leadership, and sales. He currently serves as the Business Systems Coordinator for The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Pastor Rob also serves on the Board of Trustees for America's Keswick and for 628 Ministries. Locally, he is the presiding clergy for the Village of West Unity Council meetings and provides chaplaincy support to the West Unity Police Department. He continues to advise both church-planting networks where he previously served.
A developing author, Rob’s newest book—Confidently, Cross-Culturally Courageous: Having Important Conversations in Context—helps readers navigate the crucial, honest, and sometimes awkward conversations necessary for spiritual and relational health. His first book, The Valley Experience: Finding Victory in Life Lowest Moments chronicles his journey through grief and spiritual formation, while his second, The Organized Shepherd: Holistic Data, Doctrine, and Diligence, equips bi-vocational pastors with a biblically grounded and data-informed approach to ministry.
Rob has been joyfully married to his wife, Rebecca, since August 2002. They have four children—one in high school, one in college, one living in the Philadelphia area, and one working locally in Northwest Ohio.
At Solid Rock Community Church, Pastor Rob provides leadership in preaching and teaching, vision development, and administrative oversight. He serves as an elder, is the primary platform communicator, leads the church staff, manages day-to-day operations, and serves on the combined leadership teams. He was first ordained in April 2002 by the First Spanish Baptist Church (Brooklyn, New York), and is also credentialed as an ordained minister and lead pastor through the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches.
Before coming to Ohio, Pastor Rob served as a lead pastor in the Greater Philadelphia region for five years. Prior to that, he spent six years as a church planter and pastor/coach to church planters throughout Metro New York City. His ministry journey began as a youth pastor in Georgia, followed by six years of pastoral ministry in Western New Jersey.
Rob holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)in Pastoral Ministries and a Master of Theology (Th.M.) in Systematic Theology. Alongside his pastoral calling, he brings robust marketplace experience in business systems, data management, organizational leadership, and sales. He currently serves as the Business Systems Coordinator for The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Pastor Rob also serves on the Board of Trustees for America's Keswick and for 628 Ministries. Locally, he is the presiding clergy for the Village of West Unity Council meetings and provides chaplaincy support to the West Unity Police Department. He continues to advise both church-planting networks where he previously served.
A developing author, Rob’s newest book—Confidently, Cross-Culturally Courageous: Having Important Conversations in Context—helps readers navigate the crucial, honest, and sometimes awkward conversations necessary for spiritual and relational health. His first book, The Valley Experience: Finding Victory in Life Lowest Moments chronicles his journey through grief and spiritual formation, while his second, The Organized Shepherd: Holistic Data, Doctrine, and Diligence, equips bi-vocational pastors with a biblically grounded and data-informed approach to ministry.
Rob has been joyfully married to his wife, Rebecca, since August 2002. They have four children—one in high school, one in college, one living in the Philadelphia area, and one working 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
Family Life Coordinator / Admin.
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.