Rob has been the Lead Pastor of Calvary Vista in Vista ca, since 1996. Prior to that Rob served as a youth pastor, a church planter in Oregon, and has been active in missions work and church planting in 23 countries around the world.
Rob is the author of two books, Lessons from a church planter, and Longings of the soul, he is also the teacher on the Basics of Life radio and podcast ministry as well as the host of the Basics of life Conversations podcast.
Rob and his wife Denise married in 1986. They have three adult children and three grand- children.
Ted Leavenworth is the Senior Pastor of Reliance Church in Temecula, California. He has been in Christian service for over 30 years and holds a Master’s degree in Applied Biblical Leadership from Western Theological Seminary.
Pastor Ted has a heart for church planting – leading two church plants in Southern California and facilitating the establishment of many others both nationally and internationally. Ted serves as a Director on several church boards and on the executive team of Calvary Global Network focusing on leadership coaching and pastoral mentoring. He also co-hosts The Leadership Collective Podcast, exploring the “nuts & bolts” of church leadership.
Pastor Ted and his wife Brenda were married in 1985 and together, they have three adult children and ten grandchildren.
What is your role at Reliance Church?
Senior Pastor
Describe your job in five words?
Equipping saints for ministry work (Ephesians 4:12)
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A police officer…then later a Firefighter/Paramedic (Like Johnny & Roy on Squad 51) – That’s a TV series from the early 70’s for the younger crowd
Coffee, Tea, or Soda?
Coffee – All. Day. Long.
Go-to worship song?
How Great Thou Art / Rattle / I Speak Jesus
Who has had the most influence in your spiritual life?
My Parents / Pastor Chuck Smith / Pastor David Guzik / Pastor Dave Shepardson
Food you can’t live without?
Sushi
Which Bible character would you most likely to be best friends with?
Peter
Favorite Quote of all time?
“The difference between where you are and where God wants you to be is the painful experience that you refuse to endure.” — Craig Groeschel
What is your hope for Reliance Church?
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” — 3 John 1:4
In this episode, Ted & Rob talk in detail about their respective processes in sharing the teaching ministry at their churches. This conversation will include identifying and discipling faithful servants of the body into opportunities of teaching ministry, practical training for sermon preparation, and providing healthy insights for peer feedback and encouragement.
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Rob Salvato — Calvary Vista
Ted Leavenworth — Reliance Church
