Our Team

Jeff Martin
Senior Pastor

Bio

Jeff has been serving as a Pastor of OBBC since 2001 and his primary ministry is preaching and teaching while equipping and encouraging the members to serve God by serving others.

He has been married to his incredible wife Frieda for over 19 years and they have two adult children. Frieda serves in the children's ministry and as the pharmacy manager for our free clinic and pharmacy ministry for the community.

For most of Jeff's ministry time he served in a bi-vocational model working in the Fire Service where he recently retired after 32 years. In additon to his role of Senior Pastor he serves as the Executive Director of Open Bible Medical Clinic and Pharmacy.

Garrett Naufel
Discipleship Pastor

Bio

Garrett and Brenna Naufel are committed to bringing the gospel to generations of men, women, and children as they serve the lost and hurting in Colorado Springs.

They love hosting people in their homes and seek to welcome them into a safe, warm, family environment that fosters real relationships and love. Garrett and Brenna both love to include kids and young people in their daily family life for the sake of loving them with the heart of Christ.

As they labor in Open Bible Baptist Church, Garrett, Brenna, and their kids are looking forward to seeing Jesus move in beautiful, life-altering ways!

Cesar Augusto Rios
Family Pastor

Bio

Cesar Rios was born in Colombia, but he has spent the last 21 years living in Aruba with his family. He has been married to his wife Carolina for 18 years and they have 3 children.

In September 2014, Cesar met Pastor Jeff and his wife Frieda in Aruba and became connected with OBBC. In December 2020, God gave him the opportunity to join OBBC and he and his family relocated to Colorado Springs.

KT Onukwuli
Worship Leader

Bio

KT has been a member of Open Bible Baptist Church since 2013. She married Francis Onukwuli in 2015. In addition to being a gifted musician, she has incredible administrative and leadership skills.

She has served in a wide variety of roles in the church, but her talents really shine in worship ministry.

Serving in a bi-vocational model, KT works as a full-time reservist in the United States Air Force.

Lisalee Ibañez
Youth Leader

Bio

Lisalee has been a member of Open Bible Baptist Church since 2021. She and her husband, Christian Merino, are native New Yorkers and are in Colorado Springs by way of the United States Air Force.

Lisalee has worked in a variety of capacities in the field of youth development and has 6 years experience serving in youth ministry in New York and Texas. She has a passion for working with youth and helping them grow in Christ.

Serving in a bi-vocational model, Lisalee works full time for a mental health consulting firm.

Pamela Dixon
Children's Ministry Leader

Bio

Pamela Dixon joined Open Bible Baptist Church in 2022 and volunteered in the Children's Ministry as a teacher. A few months later, she was led to answer the call to ministry leadership when the position was vacated and has been serving in this capacity since then.

Pamela has a genuine love for children and is passionate about helping them foster a real and personal relationship with God through the teaching of his word.

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