Pastor & Staff

Mark Byrd

Senior Pastor

Pastor Mark has a passion for preaching God’s Word and equipping believers to serve the Lord and minister to others. He is committed to clear, expository teaching that makes Scripture easy to understand and apply, believing it to be the most vital work as we look toward the return of Jesus. Mark has been married to his wife, Donna, for over 40 years.

Donna Byrd

Women's Ministry Leader

Donna has a deep passion for ministry and loves coming alongside women in their walk with Christ. She is devoted to encouraging and equipping them through God’s Word, discipleship, and fellowship, with a desire to see women grow in faith and serve others in the body of Christ. Donna and her husband, Pastor Mark, have served the Lord together since their college days.

Dante Rufo

Youth Ministry Leader

Dante, a former police sergeant from New Jersey, gave his life to Christ in 2012 while serving in law enforcement. He and his wife Raquel moved to north Georgia in 2023 with their two daughters, Grace and Emily, and now lead the Anchored Youth Group together while also serving in the Young Adult Ministry.

Lisa Owens

Children's Ministry Leader

Lisa was born and raised in Southern California and gave her life to Jesus as a child. She and her husband, Jason, have three children, Jackson, Scarlett, and Sawyer, and moved to north Georgia in 2022. As Children’s Ministry Director at CCG, Lisa loves serving families and equipping parents in the vital task of raising children in the Lord.

Christiana Munar

Children's Ministry Assistant

Christiana felt a calling to work with children since she was eight years old and began serving children in both church and community settings at a young age. She has a deep love for children and a heart for helping them understand God’s love, their God-given purpose, and the life found in Christ.

Susan DiGraitis

Administrator

Susan came to know Jesus in 2004, leaving behind worldly pursuits for a new life in Him. She has since served faithfully in operational and administrative roles, first at Calvary Chapel Greenbrook (NJ) and now at Calvary Chapel Gwinnett. Gifted in administration and helps, Susan uses these to bless the body.

Kris Diaz

Administrative Assistant

Kris came to faith in Christ as a teenager and has been married to her high school sweetheart, Oscar, since 2006. Together they have two young adult children. After moving to Georgia in 2021, Kris joined the CCG staff in 2022 and now uses her gifts in administration to serve the church.

Hannah Hicks

Creative Design

Hannah is passionate about using her creative gifts to bless the body of Christ through design and visuals. She has been married to her husband Jesse since 2023 and loves helping the church stay focused on God’s Word through clear and engaging communication.

Elders & Deacons

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Dan Bailey

Elder

Dan came to faith in Christ in his mid-twenties and has had a strong desire to serve the church ever since. He has served faithfully as an elder in each church he has been part of and has a deep love for the body of Christ. Dan is committed to encouraging believers and supporting the leadership and spiritual health of the church.
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Juan Botero

Elder

Juan and his wife, Marie Claire, have been part of Calvary Chapel Gwinnett since 2010 and are grateful for the faithful teaching of God’s Word and the love of the church body. Through the years, they have continued to grow spiritually through fellowship and service. As an elder, Juan desires to support Pastor Mark and be available to care for the spiritual needs of the church family.
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Steve Holenstein

Deacon

Golf Cart Ministry
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Greg Klimeck

Deacon

Wednesday Night Cleanup
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Jason Owens

Deacon

Ushers Ministry
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Al Capre

Deacon

Greeters Ministry