Pastor Kevin Edwards has served as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Clayton since its inception in 2008. His passion for ministry is rooted in his own experience of the transforming grace of Jesus Christ and a desire to see others grow through the faithful teaching of God’s Word.

Kevin came to know the Lord personally in 1994 while attending Saint Augustine’s College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Although he had grown up attending the small Baptist church pastored by his grandfather, by his college years he was living far from the faith and values he had known as a child.

As Kevin began reflecting on the direction of his life, he remembered the peace he had experienced growing up around the church and began trying to change. He attempted to clean up his life on his own—walking away from drinking, profanity, immorality, and other aspects of the life he had been living. But his efforts repeatedly fell short. It was during that season that Kevin realized he didn’t simply need to become a better person; he needed Jesus Christ. Though he knew about God, he did not have a personal relationship with Him.  On a Friday night in the fall of 1994 Kevin called upon the Lord, surrendered his life to Christ, and experienced the saving grace of Jesus and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

That experience continues to shape his approach to ministry today: lives are not transformed merely through human effort, but through a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ and the power of His Spirit working through His Word.

Calvary Chapel Clayton began on February 21, 2008, as a Thursday night Bible study centered on the verse-by-verse teaching of Scripture. Since then, the Lord has grown the ministry and expanded its reach through worship, discipleship, missions, outreach, and numerous ministries serving the church and surrounding community.

Today, Pastor Kevin serves as the primary teaching pastor for Sunday morning and Wednesday evening services. He has a particular heart for discipling believers, mentoring men and ministry leaders, developing future pastors and church leaders, and encouraging the church to actively engage in missions and outreach.

After more than 20 years of ministry, Kevin remains passionate about studying and teaching God's Word, seeking the Lord through prayer, and helping people mature in their relationship with Jesus Christ. His desire is to see the church spiritually mature, faithfully make disciples, reach Clayton and beyond with the gospel, and live with an expectancy of the return of Jesus Christ.

Jeffrey has been part of the Calvary Chapel family since childhood and surrendered his life to Christ as a teenager during a youth retreat. He joined Calvary Chapel Clayton when the church began in 2008, and in 2011, the Lord opened the door for him to begin leading Calvary Youth. Jeffrey is passionate about helping students know and follow Jesus by grounding them in the truth of God’s Word. He teaches the Bible verse by verse during the youth ministry’s Sunday and Wednesday services and enjoys encouraging young people to live out their faith. Beyond weekly teaching, Jeffrey enjoys organizing retreats, mission trips, and events that help students grow in their faith, build meaningful relationships, and serve others. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching baseball, and cheering for his San Diego teams.

Jeffrey joined the church staff in April 2019. He and his wife, Whitney, have two children, Ezekiel and Olive. 

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

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

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

Kevin has a business background and Bachelors Degree in Accounting from St. Augustine’s University, as well as 15 years of experience in banking.