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Our Leaders

"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way".  John C Maxwell


  • Senior Pastor

    Samuel JImenez

    aka Pastor Sam

    Senior Pastor Sam can be described as having the heart and courage of David, the faith of Moses and the passion of Peter. He responded to the call of God early in his teens, while living in Brooklyn NY. He has served the Lord, his community and his family with passion and dedication for over  35 years. The message of Loving God above all things and your neighbor and your neighbor as yourself resounds in all he does. 

  • Associate Pastor

    Sandra Jimenez

    AKA Pastor Sandie

    Associate Pastor Sandie is a 1st generation American raised in Chicago, Ill. She dedicated her life to Christ at the age of 15 and has continued this journey with Him since. Her passion for God led her to serve the body of Christ in various capacities including Children & Youth Pastor, and Worship Leader. Currently serving as Associate Pastor alongside her husband, and their children.  Pastor Sandie also devotes her life to sharing her testimony of deliverance through songs via Solemn Ministry.

     www.facebook.com/solemnministry

  • Family & Children

    Pastor

    Evelyn Soto

    aka Pastor evey

    Pastor Evey leads the Family & Children's Ministry. She is blessed with the opportunity to be a part of the spiritual growth of every child at RLM. The children are trained with the knowledge that they are created with purpose. Empowered with this knowledge is how they are able to live out their destiny. The Families and children are instructed to be rooted in the love and hope provided by our Lord Jesus Christ, as they take their rightful place in the Kingdom of God. 

  • Associate PASTOR

    TasHeka Koki

    Pastor Tasheka was born and raised in New York and has many years of ministry experience. She served in various capacities throughout the NY area at the Rock Community Churches and Mt. Olive Holiness Church.   She served the homeless, day laborers,  children, youth and families through outreach programs, prayer groups,  entertainment venues and church planting cell groups. Currently residing in Stratford CT along side her husband, they serve as RLM Associate Pastors, leading the Newcomers, Ushers, and Greeters Ministries. 

  • Associate pastor

    ake koki

    Pastor Ake was born and raised in the Ivory Coast. His passion for serving the Lord led him in the path of Ministry. He has served as a  preacher, teacher and as a home prayer group leader at Assemblies of God Church, in the Ivory Coast and  Mt. Olive Holiness Church, in New York. Leading towards the call of God on his life, he and his wife moved to Connecticut and now serve in ministry at RLM as Associate Pastors leading the Newcomers, Ushers, and Greeters Ministries. Pastor Ake assist with leading the Men's Ministry. 

  • Minister

    Medina Ruiz

    Minister Medina has been serving God and her community for over 25 years. She has devoted her life to advocating for those in need. Her genuine service is truly gift to the body of Christ  and the community she serves. Minister Medina is currently leading the RLM Prayer Two's Ministry (P'Two's). The mission is to experience the love, power and presence of God through prayer. 

    "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them". Matthew 18:20




  • Minister

    janelys soto

    Minister Janelys, aka Jenny leads the "PARA TI" RLM Spanish online ministry. Minister Jenny is a bless wife and mother who is diligently seeking the will of God.  Her passion for the Lord has lead her to work in children's,  worship, and translation ministries. She is a passionate teacher of the word of God with a willing heart to help anyone in need. Her dedication to the word of God and her rich Spanish heritage has empowered her in leading the Spanish Ministry within RLM.