Pastor Israel & First Lady Aurora Huerta have been Pastors at Shield of Faith Pentecostal Church since 2014. Previously, they Pastored “Templo Peniel” Pentecostal Holiness Church for over 4 years. Pastor Israel & First Lady Aurora Huerta have served the Lord for over 30 years. They have been in ministry for approximately the same length of time. Pastor Israel oversees Shield of Faith Leadership which includes Men's, Women's, Youth, and Children's Ministry. Pastor Israel and First Lady Aurora are grateful to the Lord for the church, and the great leadership that God has entrusted unto them. Their greatest desire is that the Lord will continue to bless Shield of Faith Pentecostal Church.
Sister Maggie is a member of the Board at Shield of Faith Pentecostal Church. She is responsible for leading the meetings of both the Board of Directors and Planning Committee. She is the coordinator for church events, a member of the finance department, and assists other leaders with their departments. Sister Maggie’s vision for the church is to have a God-fearing congregation who are on fire for JESUS and always ready to serve! She is extremely grateful to have her immediate family saved and serving in ministry. Her greatest desire is to one day see all her unsaved family and friends surrender their lives to God.
Sister Lala Uribe is a devoted woman of God and a vital part of the Homeless Outreach Ministry God’s Hands of Hope, where she serves faithfully alongside her husband, Minister Oscar Uribe. Together, they also lead a Home Bible Study Group that the Lord has used mightily to evangelize and win souls for the Kingdom of God. Sister Lala also serves as the Director of Women’s Ministry, where she encourages, equips, and empowers women to grow deeper in their relationship with Christ. In addition, she is a member of the Board of Directors and is responsible for assisting in the operations of the church, supporting the Pastor and Board with various administrative and financial duties. She oversees media productions, including social media, event flyers, newsletters, and event programs. She also serves on the Planning and Finance Committee, helping to steward the church’s mission with excellence. Her greatest desire is to one day see all her loved ones in church, serving the Lord Jesus Christ with all their hearts. Her life of service is a reflection of her love for God and her unwavering commitment to His Kingdom.
Sister Julia Villareal is a faithful member of Shield of Faith PC. She is also a member of the Board of Directors and serves as the church Treasurer overseeing the church's finances.
She also very involved with all special events, supports ushers during the alter call, and ensures that the Lord is glorified at all times.
Her greatest desire is to see her entire family and love ones surrender to Jesus Christ.
Sister Yesenia Spinks humbly joined the Board of Directors in September 2018. She assists in the operations of the Sunday School Ministry, Kids Ministry, Vacation Bible School, and the Planning Committee.
Her greatest desire is for God’s will to be fulfilled in her family; for individuals to love the Lord wholeheartedly, and experience salvation/liberation through Jesus Christ.
Fun Fact: Sister Yesenia and her husband shared “chemistry” class in high school before dating years later. God is definitely in control of ALL elements.
Sister Olga Spencer is a Minister at our church. She serves as an advisor on our Board of Directors, a Sunday school teacher and Discipleship teacher. She assists Pastor in all spiritual matters as well in the preaching and teaching of the Word. Sis Olga is certified in advance theology, missions and pastoral counseling, as well as church growth. She, along with her husband Lauren Spencer lead a Home Group to expand the the kingdom of God and reach the lost. Her greatest desire is to be Gods tool to empower the people of God with knowledge and understanding of His Word, so they can be effective and victorious in their walk with the Lord.
Minister Oscar Uribe, a man who's passion and devotion is God, serves as one of the Director of the Homeless Outreach Ministry God’s Hands of Hope, where he leads with compassion, humility, and a heart anchored in Christ. Alongside his wife, Lala Uribe, he also faithfully leads a Home Bible Group that the Lord is using powerfully to evangelize and draw souls into His Kingdom. Minister Oscar’s spiritual insight, passion for the Word, and unwavering commitment to serving others are a reflection of his deep connection with the Lord. Together, they are vessels through which God is bringing transformation, healing, and salvation to many.