Pastors Eddie and Dawna have been passionately working with what they believe is the hope of the world for the past 25 years, the local church. In March of 2006, they were launched into new territory by their pastors at The Rock Church in San Bernardino, CA, where they served as Senior Associate Pastors for 14 years.

While on staff they were a part of seeing the church grow from 12 people at a prayer meeting to now over 22,000 members. They served in a variety of capacities including youth pastors where they developed a thriving youth ministry reaching 800-1000 teenagers weekly.

Since launching The Rock Church in the Palm Springs area in March of 2006, The Rock has grown from 20 people in a living room to close to a thousand members and multiple campuses across the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. 

Pastors Eddie and Dawna's passion for souls and their commitment to reach the lost and hurting has catapulted them into their greatest adventure, creating an enduring legacy that will impact the world around them as they continue building lives and building leaders.

Along with setting an example of a healthy loving marriage for the past 26 years,  Pastors Eddie and Dawna have 3 sons, two daughters-in-law and their first granddaughter.

Eddie Elguera

Lead Pastor
Southern California born and raised, Pastor Eddie Elguera holds the record of two-time World Champion Skateboarder and Hall of Famer. These titles have opened doors to minister to tens of thousands around the globe. Pastor Eddie has been a part... view details

Dawna Elguera

Co-Lead Pastor
Pastor Dawna has been married to Pastor Eddie Elguera, for the past 26 years. Raised in Lake Arrowhead, California, she has been a part of The Rock Church family since it began in 1988.  During her time on staff, as one of the se... view details

Malachi Elguera

Worship Media Pastor
Areas of Ministry: Worship Media Family: Wife - Melissa & Daughter - Symphony Cadence Previous Lines of Work: Food & Beverage, Administrative Assistant  One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: Music. Live music, equipment, ... view details

Chris Elguera

Youth Pastor
Areas of Ministry: Youth Pastor Family: Married to my amazingly gorgeous wife, Lana. No kids but we have a dog, Pikachu. Previous Lines of Work: Shoe salesman (yes, really!), Automotive industry One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating: ... view details

Gabe Codding

Associate Pastor
Areas of Ministry: Associate Pastor The Rock Church Family: Wife Kim, Daughters Gabriella and Hosanna Previous Lines of Work: Dishwasher, Loan Officer, golf shop, construction, road crew & presently Tournament Director of an LPGA ev... view details

Aaron Engelhard

Asst. Pastor
Areas of Ministry: Campus Pastor in La Quinta Family: The loves of my life Amy (wife) and Aaron Reid II (son) Previous Lines of Work:  Golf Course Management, Server, Student One of the Things I Find Most Fascinating:&nbs... view details

Ricardo Perez

Asst. Pastor
Areas of Ministry: DHS Campus Pastor Family: Lisa Perez (wife), Kaila, Devon, Aidan, Jake, Joshua Previous Lines of Work: Janitorial, Gardening, Loan Officer, Heavy equipment operator, electrician  One of the Things I Find Most Fas... view details

Daniel Cruz

Children's Director
Areas of Ministry: Children's Ministry Family: Wife = Lola, 2 yr old son = Caiden Previous Lines of Work: Metro Warehouse (Warehouse Clerk, Supervisor, Purchasing), Family Tree Produce (Sales Rep.) One of the Things I Find Most F... view details