The Church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach

Ministers

The Clergy of COYHM

Executive Assistant to the Pastor

Adrian Church

Minister Adrian L. Church was born in from St. Petersburg, Florida. He retired from the United States Marines Corps in 2008 as a Master Sergeant. He received his Associate Degree in Management from Barstow Community College. Currently he’s working on his Bachelor Degree in Christian Ministries at San Diego Christian College. He is married to Marilou S. Church and has two lovely children, EuGene L. Simmons and Kodii A. Church. He is humbled and honored to serve as the Executive Assistance to Pastor Dennis Hodges.

Minister

Cardinius Tyrone Byars’s

Born June 20, 1973, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Minister Byars was raised in the traditional southern Baptist setting of Cleveland Chapel Baptist Church. He graduated from Spartanburg High School in 1991. After graduating High School, Cardenius joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served faithfully until he was honorably discharged after the expiration of his contract. In 1997, Cardenius decided to stay in San Diego after his discharge from the Corps.

He attended many congregations over the next few years until he finally became a member of New Creation Church of San Diego in 2010. At NCC, He began to grow into his love for the Word and chose to walk in a closer relationship with the Lord. Cardenius became a member of the NCC Brotherhood, and became diligent in attending the Living Hope for Hurting Men Ministry, Celebrate Recovery, Bible Discovery Hour, and Roots class. In May 2011, Cardenius followed his heart to the Church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach. On March 04, 2012, Cardenius was ordained as a Deacon. In Feburary of 2013 he was licensed as a Minister. He is currently the head of Christian Education.Cardenius is also currently working on his bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry at San Diego Christian College. He is married to Jazell Sandiford and has two lovely children.

Associate Pastor

James Smith

James Philip Smith was born in San Diego, CA. He is a servant of the Most High God, Yeshua Ha Mashiach. He is a loving father of Jaszlyene Moriah Smith. James gave his life to Yeshua Ha Mashiach in 2006 and his walk with Yeshua led him to serve at the church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach in 2015. Amen

Associate Minister

Johnathan Anderson

I am from shreveport Louisiana, I was raised there until I was 20 years and I then joined the navy where I stayed in hawaii for 4 years and through certain circumstances I began to search for the true Jesus and not the one I was raised growing up learning about. I grew a passion and a desire to want to really know about Jesus and who is he and what his sacrifice for his life really meant for me and once I was able to gain that knowledge.

I wanted to give it back to my peers and help them understand jesus the way jesus wants them to know him rather than how we was traditionally taught. So from there I moved to san diego to pursue a degree in christian ministry where I obtained my bachelors degree. In 2017 i obtained my masters degree in human behavior to help with my ministry degree. From there I attended dire times ministry and received my license to preach in 2018 where I have been a licensed minister since 2018. It has been an honor and pleasure working with the clergy of the church of yeshua ha mashiach. I am married to mrs. Cameshia Johnson-Anderson. I am the son of johnny hudson and cheryl anderson.

Associate Minister

Larry Nichols

Larry was born April 17, 1962 from Clairton, Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1984 from Clairton High School. He had an interest in playing the saxophone. He entered the military in 1981. Larry served 22 years in the Army Reserve, and retired in 2003.

Larry is married to Desiree Nichols. Larry has two children named Kristopher Lawrence Nicholas and Charlene Croon, 3 daughters Sanae Simmons, Lashake, Chardone. Larry was baptized under the name Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus The Messiah) in San Diego. He began his work as the Deacon of the Nursing Home Ministry in 2012. In July 2019, she accepted the call to the ministry, which ultimately led her to California in August 2020. She connected to this ministry at the church of Yeshua Hamashiach on November 1st 2020, where she studied, and trained allowing the Holy Spirit to equip her to preach her first sermon on May 29th 2021.

Associate Minister

Bridgette Jones

Bridgette Jones may have been born and raised in San Diego, but she certainly emulates a strong sense of Southern hospitality from deep within. As a young girl, she was reared in a traditional Baptist church under the guidance of her late grandfather Rev Harrison Fletcher. Her teenage years were tied to Mt. Erie Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Walter G. Wells. As a young adult, she joined New Creation Non-Denominational Church under the headship of Pastor Reginald Gary. And nearly 11 years ago, she changed her membership and decided to follow Pastor Dennis Hodges to the Church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach (which is Hebrew for Jesus the Messiah). Bridgette graduated from Lincoln High School located in the greater San Diego area. Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business & Marketing from the University of Phoenix, and entered the work domain with the U.S Attorney’s Office, San Diego State University, and finally settling with UCSD Medical Center.

After a 10-year tenure at UCSD, she continued education and certification as Nurse’s Assistant and Surgical Technician. Mrs. Jones’ heart to serve directed her to the Women & Senior Usher Board where she later became President, completing Usher Training School, and instigating teaching others the proper Ushering etiquette. Through Dyer Times Ministries Inc., she made the Dean’s List while earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies. She also made the President’s List while completing studies at the Light of Faith Christian Bible Institute. Currently, she provides Baptism Fundamental Training to new church members. Serves in the Minister-in-Training program. Her ultimate goal is to provide grief following trauma counseling in the church, on the job, and in the community by way of Chaplaincy. Bridgette not only possesses a servant’s heart, but she has a heart for marriage, and downtrodden women. Recently, she was acknowledged as a graceful leader, gifted with the spirit of humility, support, commitment, and integrity. She is happily married and cherishes her marriage to her husband Albert of 20 years who also shares her love and fervency for Kingdom building. She thanks God for the life He has provided her, and plans to serve Him until the end of time.

Associate Minister

Elias Aguirre

Born in '91, started walking with the Lord in '96. He's been with me all my life. Regardless of my wandering and foolishness, and even in the midst of my rebellion and failures, the Lord has been exceedingly kind to me. He has brought me back to Himself many times, with patience and mercy and steadfast love.. and he has taught me to go and do the same for others. All glory to God!

Associate Minister

Christel Cathcart

Formally known as Christel Cathcart, spiritually known as a woman of God and an ambassador of Christ. Enlisted in the United States Navy in June 2004 where she served for seven years and honorably separated in July 2011.

Gracefully broken and redeemed by the blood of Jesus, she found her way back to her roots of which she was raised to be, and rededicated her life back to Christ in March 2015. She served faithfully at the New Mt Nebo Baptist church under the leadership of Rev. Robert R. Johnson Jr and senior pastor Robert R. Johnson Sr. In July 2019, she accepted the call to the ministry, which ultimately led her to California in August 2020. She connected to this ministry at the church of Yeshua Hamashiach on November 1st 2020, where she studied, and trained allowing the Holy Spirit to equip her to preach her first sermon on May 29th 2021.

Church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach

DEACONS

Deacon

Houston Lee, Jr.

A native of Houston, Texas, Houston received his formal education at Jack Yates High School in Houston, Texas, Southwestern College and San Diego State University, San Diego, California. Shortly after High School Graduation, Houston joined the U.S. Navy. He was stationed aboard a ship in Hawaii, which traveled to many islands in the western pacific. His ship was decommissioned and he was transferred to Coronado, California where he was honorably discharged after four years of service. Being a veteran of the United States Navy, he applied for a job with the (DOD) Department of Defense and was hired. Houston worked his way up through the Navel Overhaul and Repair Department. From Journeyman, Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, Division Director to Department Head GS-15. He worked there for 35 years before his retirement in 1995.

Houston was raised in a family of Christians, dating back to slavery. His Great Grandmother was a teenager when slavery was abolished in 1855. She was a strong mighty woman of God. As a single parent she raised six children and taught them about worshipping, loving and praising God. She set the stage that has been followed through his generation. Houston at the age of 15 accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He visited and attended many churches in San Diego that was preaching and teaching the traditional religious views and philosophy. In 2002 he visited New Creation Church; he was touched and moved by the complete service that was given. He continued to visit until 2004 when he became a member of New Creation Church. By studying the Word and attending bible discovery classes, he has developed a strong personal relationship with God and the Holy Spirit guiding his path. While attending New Creation, Houston was a member of the S.W.A.T Team (Saints witnessing against the enemy). He was also a member of the Brotherhood and usher board. For over 51 years, Houston and his wife Mary have set out to live the God given dream of a kingdom marriage. Serve, praise and worship God until He calls them home. Together God has given them 4 children and ll grandchildren.

Deacon

Albert Jones

Born in Houston, Texas, Deacon Jones was raised in the traditional southern Baptist setting of St. Mathews Baptist Church of Missouri City, Texas. Albert “Big Al” Jones, born in October 1967, graduated from Willowridge High school of Missouri City, Texas and received a dual scholarship to Texas A&M University for Track and Football in 1986. After graduating from TAMU with a B.S. in Recreations and Parks & Tourism Science in 1991, he had a short tenure as a member of the Los Angeles Raiders in 1991 and 1992. Albert also obtained a Master’s Degree in Education Administration from University of Texas in 2001, to where he taught and coached at Navarro College for 8 years.

In 2001, Albert moved to San Diego where he met and married the love of his life, Bridgette, and became a member of New Creation Church of San Diego, CA (NCC). At NCC, Albert started to grow into his love for the Word. In 2004, Albert became a member of the NCC Brotherhood, the Brotherhood Ushers Board and a weekly attendant of the Living Hope for Hurting Men Ministry. In 2006, Albert became the assistant to the President of the NCC Brotherhood. In 2007, Albert was chosen by Pastor Hodges to become a member of the NCC Armor Bearer Team. In May 2011, Albert followed his heart to the Church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach where he serves as the Pastor’s armor bearer. On March 04, 2012, Albert was ordained as a Deacon. Albert is Co-Chairman of the Church Board. Lead by the Holy Spirit and Pastor Hodges, Albert assists with the teaching and leading of many classes wishing the ministry. Albert has been a servant going on his 13th year and still on fire for our King and Savoir, Yeshua Ha Mashiach. "Shalom Shalom Family of God"

Deacon

Trenell Bethany

Deacon Trenell Bethany was born in San Diego, CA and grew up in Kansas City, MO. He is a loving husband, Father and man of faith. Deacon Bethany came into Christ in 2005 and is dedicated to serving the Lord and others by overseeing the Hospital Ministry and assisting his fellow brothers in Christ in the Celebrate Recovery Ministry as well as the Prison Ministry. As a business professional, Deacon Bethany works as an Accountant, but maintains a spiritual relationship with Christ in every aspect of his life.

Deacon

Alfonso Terrell Gilliam

Alfonso Terrell Gilliam was born on June 16, 1972, Pittsburg Pennsylvania. He attended Woodland Hills High School where he played football. He graduated in 1991 and joined the United Stated Navy. He served for over 13 years. After the military he decided to reside in San Diego, Ca.

He is the proud father of 3 beautiful children Desirae, Keane and Tatana Gilliam. While on deployment in the Navy he was introduced to the Lord and was baptized in the Red Sea. He started attending New Creations Church in San Diego, CA. He served as an usher and treasurer on the Men's Brotherhood Department. He also prepared meals for the Living Hope for the Hurtful Men Ministery. Due to his hard work ethics Alfonso Gilliam was selected the Church's Armorbearer team ran by Pasto Hodges. In Jne 2014, Alfonso joined The Church of Yeshua Ha Mashiach which he calls home. He is also an usher at the church and loves to serve. On April 2, 2017, Alfonso was ordained as a deacon for the church and continues to grow. His Favorite scripture is Psalms 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?

Deacon

Rodney Houston

Rodney Houston born Chicago April 29, 1953 graduated Westinghouse High 1971. Served in US Navy 6 years, dedicated father of 6 and loving husband I love the lord and looking forward to servicing Yeshua as l retire from small business owner Hebrews 13-21.

Deacon

Jarvae Everett

My name is Jarvae Everett, I'm 31 years old. I'm from Chicago IL, I left to join the navy at the age of 18 and I've been in for 13 years. I decided to stop running from God and give my life back to him. I am currently working on my real estate license.