Pastor Kevin has served as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Clayton since its inception in 2008. Before this, he was an elder at Calvary Chapel Cary, where he engaged in various roles, including teaching in the children's ministry, and discovered his greatest joy in simply serving Jesus Christ.

Calvary Chapel Clayton began as a Thursday night Bible study on February 21, 2008, focusing on verse-by-verse teaching of God’s Word. It has since expanded, ministering to many through diverse outreaches and ministries.

Currently, Pastor Kevin leads Sunday morning and Wednesday evening services. His dedication to discipling and mentoring men and leaders, as well as guiding the congregation in missions and outreach, has significantly influenced many lives.

With over 15 years in ministry, Kevin's service to the Lord has deepened. His heart's desire is for his congregation's spiritual growth, reaching out to the town Clayton and beyond, to transform lives with the message of Jesus Christ. He remains committed to passionately studying God's Word, prayerfully seeking the Lord’s direction for His church, and lovingly impacting the people he encounters, all while eagerly anticipating the Lord's return.

Jeffrey has been a part of Calvary Chapel communities from a young age. He was born again during his early teens at a Youth Retreat. He joined Calvary Chapel Clayton at its inception in 2008. In 2011, the Lord opened the door for Jeffrey to begin leading our Calvary Youth. His dedication to serving and grounding the youth group in Biblical teachings is evident in his verse-by-verse teaching during Sunday and Wednesday services. Married to Whitney, they have two children, Ezekiel and Olive. Jeffrey officially joined the staff in April 2019.

His favorite Bible verse is"Let all that you do be done with love." - 1 Corinthians 16:14

Susie experienced a transformative moment in her early thirties when she was saved by Jesus. Prior to this, her life was marked by a cycle of sin, driven by fleshly decisions, leaving her in a state of darkness. Since then, Jesus has become the guiding light in her life, a source of daily reliance and inspiration. He holds a profound place in her life as both her Savior and Lord. Her deepest wish is to lead a life that pleases and glorifies Him. Susie officially joined the staff in July 2011.

Her favorite Bible verse is"You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Trust in the Lord forever, For in YAH, the Lord, is everlasting strength." - Isaiah 26:3-4

Creesha, a devoted wife and mother of two, dedicated her life to Jesus Christ in 1996 at the age of 19. This marked the start of her journey walking with the Lord. Over the years, she's gained valuable insights from her walk with Jesus and believes God has equipped her with everything necessary for effective service. Her passion lies in loving and serving, especially children and those with special needs. She cherishes the opportunities to make a difference in their lives through Calvary Kids, always aiming to lead them towards Jesus. She feels honored and privileged in this role, hoping to always glorify God through her actions as she directs the children to God. Creesha officially joined the staff in November 2021.

Her favorite Bible verse is "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ." - Ephesians 1:3

At 35 years old, Troy faced the challenge of reprioritizing his life and focusing on what truly mattered by “keeping the Main Thing - The Main Thing." After reflecting on this, he embarked on a quest to discover the essence of what that meant. For him, Jesus emerged as the only Main Thing. Without Jesus, life and eternity seemed dark and hopeless. In 2020, Troy and his wife, Billie, moved to North Carolina and joined Calvary Chapel Clayton. Troy officially joined the staff in March 2024.

His favorite Bible verse is "The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer's feet, and He will make me walk on my high hills." - Habakkuk 3:19

Gus grew up as a "PK" (pastor's kid) at Calvary Chapel Old Bridge, where he developed a passion for serving and ministry. His life took a significant turn when, at 18 years old, while attending Calvary Chapel Bible College Europe (now Calvary Chapel Bible College Eurasia), he fully surrendered his life to Christ. It was during this time that he was encouraged to learn guitar and start leading worship, uncovering his calling as a worship leader. This path eventually led him to serve for five years on staff at a Calvary Chapel in New Jersey, where he oversaw the worship ministry. Gus is married to Becky, and they have four daughters: Sonia, Emma, Zoe, and Rosa Raelynn. Gus officially joined the staff in September 2024.

His favorite Bible verse is "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.  - Jeremiah 29:11

David has served at Calvary Chapel of Clayton from our beginning in 2008. He was ordained as an Assisting Pastor in 2017.

Jim formerly served as Sr. Pastor of CC Scottsdale, AZ.  He is an experienced real estate investor and is on other missions boards.