Servant Leaders
Meet and connect with the people who serve our church by providing spiritual leadership and teaching to equip the church, and by working alongside the congregation in our church’s ministries.
Michael Boys
Lead Pastor/Elder
Michael is a graduate of Baptist Bible College and The Master’s Seminary, and holds a D.Min. in Preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has led churches in Michigan, California, and Texas. He and his wife Christy have been married for nearly fifty years. Both their sons serve as pastors, alongside two beautiful daughters-in-law and seven grandchildren. Additionally, Christy is the author of Bible study guide entitled Be Who You Are — Discovering What the Beatitudes Reveal about Identity.
Michael is honored to serve Redeemer Bible Church as we head toward a century of Gospel-centered, Bible-based ministry on the Santa Barbara Coast. He delights in using his training and experience in expository preaching to equip the church as, together, we take God at His Word.
Rolman Mazariegos
Pastor of Hispanic Ministries/Elder
Born in Guatemala, Rolman came to the U.S. in 1990. He soon gave his life to Christ and received God’s call into full-time ministry. He graduated from the International Bible Institute Abida in Los Angeles and then earned a double major in Philosophy of Religion and Psychology from the University of La Verne. Rolman has been in pastoral ministry for many years, serving alongside his wife Patsy. He has a passion to share the gospel and equip others to enjoy a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ. He loves to spend time with Patsy and their three daughters, as well as to watch sports and action movies.
Our Elders
Jim Nelson
Jim spent his growing up years in Santa Barbara attending local schools. He graduated from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN where he met Marie, his wife of 53 years. After a number of years in Colorado and Arizona, the family moved to Santa Barbara in the late 80’s. Jim and Marie have a son and a daughter who both met their spouse in the youth group they attended. They also have 6 grandchildren and one great grandson. Since moving to Santa Barbara Jim has been involved in various ministries in the local church, teaching, ministering to folks in hospital and health care facilities as well as weekend ministry trips. He has also participated in a short term missions trip to the Philippines providing devotionals to hospital staff prior to their rounds and speaking in various churches. While in Santa Barbara he has been involved in the business community for a number of years.
Rich Prohaska
Rich is originally from the Chicago area and came to know Christ as his Savior through the AWANA program in his local church. He served in missions for several years and then moved to his wife’s hometown of Santa Barbara in the mid 80’s and has been here ever since. He and his wife, Evelyn, have been married for over 45 years and have raised three sons. Their sons are all married, and all have contributed to their growing number of wonderful grandchildren. Rich and Evie have been active in AWANA and Children’s Sunday School programs over the years.
Jeff Ruppert
Jeff was raised in Truckee, California and gave his life to the Lord while in junior high school. He moved to Southern California to study engineering/physics eventually ending up in Santa Barbara where he has been a contractor for over 30 years. Jeff and his wife Kara have three children, Holland, Joele and Gunner. Jeff’s interests include boating and camping with family and friends and playing golf.
John Sikich
John received his K-9 teaching credential at UCSB and taught 5th grade at Santa Barbara Christian School for 10 years, where he met his wife Fern, who was teaching 2nd grade. John then worked as a controller for a custom home builder in Santa Barbara, while helping to homeschool their 3 children for Kindergarten through 12th grade. He and Fern continue to serve as leaders in the Christian homeschool movement, both on the state and local levels. John has been active for many years in the Awana program and as a sound technician for Redeemer's worship services.
Our Staff
Colleen Atkinson
Office Administrator
Colleen has been active in ministry in Santa Barbara for over 40 years. She was the Administrative Assistant to the Campus Pastor and Chapel Coordinator at Westmont College before retiring in 2018, and is also on the board of Santa Barbara Sending (SBS). Colleen and her husband Howard have been married for over 50 years and have two grown children and two grandchildren. She enjoys quilting, walking and praying with friends, being out on the pickleball court, and being with friends and family.
Patsy Mazariegos
Hispanic Ministries Secretary
Patsy was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and came to the U.S. in 1991. She graduated from the University of La Verne with a double major in Philosophy of Religion and Psychology. She serves in ministry alongside her husband Rolman, and has three daughters. Patsy works as an Office Assistant at San Marcos High School and enjoys traveling, reading and watching movies.
Dan McDavid
Media Assistant
A Santa Barbara native, Dan has been a part of Calvary Baptist since 1991. He attended Biola University where he majored in Cinema and Media Arts and minored in Biblical Studies. Dan has served in Redeemer's youth and worship ministries over the years in addition to creating and overseeing much of the visual media for the church. He enjoys filmmaking, playing music, and working on various art projects.