Ricky Jenkins is the Senior Pastor of Southwest Church in Indian Wells, CA. Southwest is a thriving community of believers compelled by its vision to be a gospel-centered, multiethnic, intergenerational church that LOVES discipleship!

From his beginnings in Pearl, Mississippi, all the way to Oakland, California, to Memphis, Tennessee, and Chicago, Illinois, Ricky has been preaching the gospel for over 20 years. Fueled by Acts 20:28, Ricky is called to pursue God passionately and pursue God’s people compassionately for the glory and honor of Jesus Christ. With a shepherd’s heart, Ricky’s preaching weaves together biblical exposition, vivid illustration, heartfelt application, and an extra helping of humor with which to convey the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ.

Ricky is married to the light of his heart April Jenkins. Together they have three beautiful children—Camden, Grand, and Andi. Ricky is currently pursuing a PhD in Historical Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, IL. His research interests revolve around pastoral leadership, racial reconciliation, and issues of justice during the Civil Rights movement. The Jenkins’ have been serving in the Coachella Valley since January of 2018. They enjoy opening their home to create safe spaces where the gospel can flourish and memories can be made.

Albert is the founding pastor of Fellowship Church—one of the fastest-growing multiethnic churches in the United States. He began in ministry pastoring just a few families at Sweet Home

Church in Mississippi before serving the historic Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena, California. Hearing the call from God to plant a church, Albert and his wife, LaRosa, launched Fellowship Monrovia in January 2012. In its short history, this gospel- centered, multiethnic, intergenerational church has already established a solid foothold in the region for life transformation to the glory and honor of Christ. As a dynamic communicator, Albert is passionate about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ both to the local church and the global community. Blending the power of storytelling with a good sense of humor, Albert enjoys illustrating God’s amazing grace and love in church, academic, and conference settings.

Albert and LaRosa have four beautiful children. Albert serves on the Board of Trustees at Azusa Pacific University, the Global Leadership Network and Global Church Planting Organization, Stadia. He was recently published in Letters to a Birmingham Jail: A Response to the Words and Dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and in 2018 launched the Albert Tate Podcast.

Aaron Kellim is a singer/songwriter and worship leader from Los Angeles, CA.  He has been creating music and leading worship since he was sixteen, and has traveled the country playing with bands such as Switchfoot and OneRepublic.  Aaron is currently writing new music and leading worship at churches across the Los Angeles and San Diego areas.  Aaron has been married to his beautiful wife, Kristin, for seven years, and has two rescue pups, Waino and BB.

Jeff has the privilege of leading the online campus at Sandals Church where each week more than 25 thousand people cross the U.S. and the globe click on for their church experience! Jeff spent 10 years in the entertainment industry involved in production, acting, voice overs, sketch, improv and stand-up comedy. He spent 8 years on staff at 3 different universities including, Azusa Pacific, GCU and Arizona Christian within student life and as an adjunct professor. His pastoral ministry is made up of 10 years as a youth pastor, teaching pastor and campus pastor.  Jeff is certified in 2 different personality assessments including strengths finders and has held workshops for students and staffs.  He has been a part of vision trips and leading ministry teams to Thailand, Israel, Palestine, Salt Lake City, UT, Zimbabwe and Mexico.  His undergraduate degree  is from Anderson University in IN and he gained his Master’s degree, as well as his wife ;o) from Fuller Theological Seminary in CA. Jeff speaks at churches, conferences, universities and chapels across the nation.  His passions are topics of unity in the church, racial reconciliation, the plus side of differences in marriage and discovering your strengths. Jeff is married to his hot nerd of a wife Nicky and together they have 4 beautiful kids and reside in southern California!