Pastor Pete was born and grew up in Southern California. Though he was born into a Christian family it wasn’t until he was 20 year old that he truly dedicated his life to Christ and began attending Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, pastored by Chuck Smith. He met his wife, Christine, at her brother’s baseball game in El Toro, CA and it was love at first sight! Keep in mind they were only 12 years old when they met and he know then she was the one.
Pastor Pete was born and grew up in Southern California. Though he was born into a Christian family it wasn’t until he was 20 year old that he truly dedicated his life to Christ and began attending Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, pastored by Chuck Smith. He met his wife, Christine, at her brother’s baseball game in El Toro, CA and it was love at first sight! Keep in mind they were only 12 years old when they met and he know then she was the one. They were married on July 10, 1993, and have 3 grown children, Austin 27, Breeana 23 and Faith 18. In 2002, the Robertson family moved to Saint George, UT to plant Hope Christian Church. The church began small, but God blessed the ministry, and later they merged with Calvary Chapel of Saint George under Pastor Rick Nerud.
In the year 2009, God called the family back to California to transition into missions work with Butterfly International. Pete sat on the board, as well as traveled and taught at churches both nationally and internationally. In 2014 the family transitioned one more time to Florida, where Pete became the Senior Pastor of a Church searching for a fresh start and it’s where most of his family currently resides.
Pete is known for his clear and challenging exposition of the Scriptures and can be heard weekly on the RIOT Podcast. In 2018 Pete published a book, "Conquer through Surrender, Living Daily like Jesus with Power to thrive in each moment."
Pete’s Favorite verse: “And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10).
Pastor Barry Rice has been married to his dream girl for over 30 years. They have been blessed with 6 amazing kids. (Cailah married 26, JD 24 graduated from Charleston Southern U, Cassie 20 attends Stetson U, Carleigh 15, Cami 8, and Jaxson 5). Barry and Christina have been in Full-time ministry for over 25 Years, planting 2 churches, doing Youth ministry, and Feats of Strength. Barry came to Christ playing football for Liberty University in 1988.
Pastor Barry Rice has been married to his dream girl for over 30 years. They have been blessed with 6 amazing kids. (Cailah married 26, JD 24 graduated from Charleston Southern U, Cassie 20 attends Stetson U, Carleigh 15, Cami 8, and Jaxson 5). Barry and Christina have been in Full-time ministry for over 25 Years, planting 2 churches, doing Youth ministry, and Feats of Strength. Barry came to Christ playing football for Liberty University in 1988. Liberty is also where Barry and Christina met and fell in love. Barry’s Passion is building up discipled couples who carry the HOPE of the Cross to the hurting, winning the lost, mentoring them up, and encouraging them to be lights in a dark world. He likes watching good movies, 4 wheeling, hunting, traveling, and anything else with his family.
Barry’s Favorite verse : 2 Corinthians 5:21 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin[a] for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Bob Schoneman was born in upstate New York but calls Florida where he moved with his family at the age of 10 home. Bob accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 13 and was baptized at his local church, Pompano Baptist Temple (now Grace Church). Bob met his beautiful wife Crystal while attending Florida State University, where they both bowled for the Seminoles. Crystal and Bob were married in 2002 and have 1 amazing child, Samantha who was born in 2011.
Bob Schoneman was born in upstate New York but calls Florida where he moved with his family at the age of 10 home. Bob accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 13 and was baptized at his local church, Pompano Baptist Temple (now Grace Church). Bob met his beautiful wife Crystal while attending Florida State University, where they both bowled for the Seminoles. Crystal and Bob were married in 2002 and have 1 amazing child, Samantha who was born in 2011.
Although Bob has been a Christian most of his life, he will tell you that his faith and relationship with God didn’t start to mature until 1. He became a father, 2. He started being discipled, 3. He started serving.
Bob is passionate about stirring the hearts of men to be better husbands, fathers, and leaders in their communities by encouraging them to build their personal relationships with Jesus and use the platform God has given them to share the Gospel. Bob served in the USAF and currently helps people buy and sell homes in Central Florida.
Favorite verse is: “for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7 ESV)