Our Leaders
“But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” -Acts 20:24
Executive Pastors
The Executive Pastors oversee the administrative functions and overall vision of Covenant Life.
Senior Pastor
David Acosta
Pastor David Acosta is the founding pastor of Covenant Life Ministries.
He is the lead preaching pastor and oversees all sub-ministries within
Covenant Life.
Associate Pastor
Carmen Acosta
Pastor Carmen is the co-founder of Covenant Life Ministries. She is the secondary preaching pastor and administrator of Covenant Life Ministries. She is also the Founder of Ladies of Virtue.
Ministry Directors and Leaders
The Ministry Directors lead and manage vital functions, which are essential to the operation of Covenant Life Ministries.
Children’s Co-Leaders
Sheila Lowe & Yvonne Ruth Shulzinsky
Sheila and Yvonne are Co-Leaders who lead and manage all class levels, teachers, teacher’s assistants, and events pertaining to Covenant Kids Children’s Ministry.
Youth Director
Brandon and Lissette Abner
Brandon and Lissette lead and manage Redeemed World Changers Youth Ministry.
Host and Welcome Team Directors
Jack and Mariel Torres
Jack and Mariel lead and manage all Parking Assistants, Ushers, Greeters and Security personal for Covenant Life Ministries.
Prayer Ministry Director
Edy Skovira
Edy leads a network of men and women who are dedicated to intercessory prayer.
Media Director
Silas Colon
Silas keeps services running smoothly by overseeing and making sure that the band, video, audio, Media Shout, lighting, and stage are running properly and on time.
Music Ministry Director
Brandon Abner
Brandon is the lead pianist, and orchestrates CLM’s musicians. He is also the lead singer and directs all vocalists. CLM’s music team is known as, “The Good News People.”
Couple’s Ministry Directors
Benny and Dawn Hatchett
Benny and Dawn lead, manage, teach and coordinate events for the Covenant Couple’s Ministry.
Men’s Ministry Co-Directors
Benny Hatchett and Walter Morton
Benny leads, manages, and coordinates events for the Covenant Warriors men’s ministry.
Women’s Ministry Director
Pastor Carmen Acosta
Pastor Carmen is the founder, lead director, and voice for Ladies of Virtue.
She coordinates and oversees all events for the Ladies of Virtue women’s ministry.
Maintenance Directors
Silas and Laura Colon
Silas and Laura lead and manage all volunteers for the weekly cleaning, all maintenance work, and all building projects for Covenant Life Ministries.
Book Store Directors
Jane Scarpetti
Jane leads, manages and coordinates all of products and product sales for the Book Store.
Church Activities Committee Directors
Carmen Torres
Carmen leads, manages and coordinates all of the activities and events for the church to engage our members, neighborhoods and communities.
Operation Jireh Food Pantry
Jane Scarpetti
Jane oversees the ministry’s food collection and distribution programs, fundraiser events and the food inventory. The Food Pantry is open every third Saturday of the month to feed people in the community that are in need.
Women’s Prison Ministry Director
Velma Taylor
Velma manages the women’s prison ministry schedule and oversees all prison visits.
New Membership Directors
Walter and Wanda Morton
Walter and Wanda oversee and teach the New Membership classes.