Meet our Pastors & Ministers

Rev. Robert & Rev. Yvette Arevalo are the Senior Pastors of Grace Tabernacle Church. They were ordained by our G.T.C. founding Pastors in September of 2001. Pastor Robert received his undergraduate degree from the Baptist University of Americas in Biblical/Theological Studies and earned a Masters of Arts from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Organizational Leadership. Pastor Yvette is currently in her undgraduate studies. She is studying to earn a B.A. in Church Leadership with a concentration in Pastoral Leadership at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Together Pastor's Robert and Yvette work to lead GTC forward in the vision God has set before them.  Pastor Yvette is the first born daughter to our G.T.C. Founding Pastors Rodriguez.

Pastor Robert's Hobby:  Golf 

Pasor Yvette's Favorite Placed Traveled:  The Holy Land in Summer of 2019 & 2023

G.T.C. was founded on September 16th, 1991 by Pastor's Albert & Hermelinda Rodriguez. Our Founding Pastor entered his eternal home on October 15th, 2011 after serving His Lord faithfully, leaving a great legacy for all. Pastora Hermelinda continues to serve leading the Spanish Ministry & Food Pantry Ministry at G.T.C.

Founding Pastor Rodriguez Favorite Treat:  Blue Bell Vanilla Ice Cream & Hershey's Kisses

Founding Pastora Rodriguez Hobby:  Gardening

Minister Malcolm & Sis. Maggie have served faithfully at G.T.C. for over 20 years. Rev. Malcolm Burvato serves as Executive Pastor of GTC. Together Rev. Malcolm and Sis. Maggie serve in many areas within the ministry - where assistance is needed they are there ready to serve.

Minister Malcolm's Favorite Verse:  Philipppians 4:13

Sis. Maggie's Favorite Type of Food:  Mexican Food

Minister Jose & Sis. Joann Lopez have served faithfully at G.T.C. for over 10 years.  Jose serves on the worship band and leads the Wednesday night adult bible study services "Motivational Wednesday's!". Sis. Joann serves faithfully within the Girl's Ministry as the Rainbows sponsor.

Minister Mike's Favorite Place Traveled: Asia

Sis. Joann's Favorite Food: Carne Guisada

Ministers Jose & Jac-Que have served faithfully at GTC for over 6 years. Bro. Jose is our lead sound/media technician and Sis. Jac-Que is a part of the Praise & Worship team. Both Bro. Jose & Sis. Jac-Que serve in our Food Pantry Ministry praying, encouraging and loving on our community.

Minister Jose's Favorite Treat: Macadamina Nut Cookies

Minister Jac-Que's Favorite  Place Traveled: Puerto Rico

Minister Rob and Sis. Nicole Estrada have served faithfully at GTC for over 5 years.  Together they lead our youth ministry at GTC; REACH.  Minister Rob leads teaching's for bible study on Wednesday evening's and Sis. Nicole is a part of our Girls Ministries, serving as Sponsor for our high-school GIRLS ONLY club. 

Minister Rob's Favorite Treat:

Sis. Nicole's Favorite Hobbies: Crafting & Making Sweet Treats

Minister Brian & Melissa while living in Mustang, Oklahoma have a large part of their heart here in San Antonio. Loving G.T.C. and it's mission, having family here makes San Antonio their second home. Brian serves as Representative for House D47 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.  Melissa is the youngest daughter to G.T.C. Founding Pastors Rodriguez. Rev. Albert & Hermelinda Rodriguez and she also serves on the Board of CASA in their hometown.

Minister Brian's Favorite Food: Avocado

Melissa's Favorite Drink: Chick Fil A Sweet Tea