Meet the CAE Staff
DR. ROGER ESTARELLAS - Lead Pastor
ANGELA CHERVENYAK - OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Pastor Roger was raised in South Florida. He has a unique perspective in being a first-generation American born to South American parents.
He is passionate about leading others to grow in their knowledge of God's word and understanding of their identity in Christ as well as all things leadership development. He has been in para-church and
Pastor Roger was raised in South Florida. He has a unique perspective in being a first-generation American born to South American parents.
He is passionate about leading others to grow in their knowledge of God's word and understanding of their identity in Christ as well as all things leadership development. He has been in para-church and non-profit ministry in addition to serving the local church for over ten years. He graduated with a DMin from Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary.
Roger married his beautiful wife, Rachel, in October 2010. He loves theme parks, running, reading, college football, and strong coffee.
ANGELA CHERVENYAK - OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
ANGELA CHERVENYAK - OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
Angela grew up in Pennsylvania but permanently relocated to Lakeland after attending Southeastern University, where she studied Secondary English Education.
She is currently a high school teacher, but she enjoys traveling, reading, visiting museums, and drinking coffee in her free time.
Deanna Bedell - Worship Director
Robert Modrall - Online Ministries Director
Deanna Bedell is originally from Orlando, FL. Currently, Deanna is a Claims Specialist II at GEICO in Lakeland, FL. Deanna's primary musical instrument of study is cello. She was a public middle school orchestra and keyboarding teacher and teaches private lessons to students for the violin, viola, cello, and piano.
Deanna received her mas
Deanna Bedell is originally from Orlando, FL. Currently, Deanna is a Claims Specialist II at GEICO in Lakeland, FL. Deanna's primary musical instrument of study is cello. She was a public middle school orchestra and keyboarding teacher and teaches private lessons to students for the violin, viola, cello, and piano.
Deanna received her master's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of Central Florida's Rosen College. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education.
Deanna enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband Sean and two dogs, watching movies and TV shows, singing, music, and anything related to Disney, Star Wars, or Marvel.
Robert Modrall - Online Ministries Director
Robert Modrall - Online Ministries Director
Robert Modrall - Online Ministries Director
Robert Modrall was born and raised in Bartow, Florida. Robert was homeschooled for the majority of his childhood. He has a Computer Science degree from Florida Southern College, and now works as a software engineer specializing in mobile app development.
Robert enjoys watching wrestling, listening to vinyl records, playing retro video gam
Robert Modrall was born and raised in Bartow, Florida. Robert was homeschooled for the majority of his childhood. He has a Computer Science degree from Florida Southern College, and now works as a software engineer specializing in mobile app development.
Robert enjoys watching wrestling, listening to vinyl records, playing retro video games, and going camping in his RV with his wife, Amanda, and their two cats.
Marissa Gaffney - Children's Director
Robert Modrall - Online Ministries Director
Marissa Gaffney - Children's Director
Marissa Gaffney grew up in South Florida. She worked as a camp/aftercare counselor at a local church, while pursuing her college degree. It was at this same church, that she met her husband Billy. They relocated to Brandon, FL in 2018, so that she could continue her education in Studio Art at USF. They are settled in Lakeland now. Mariss
Marissa Gaffney grew up in South Florida. She worked as a camp/aftercare counselor at a local church, while pursuing her college degree. It was at this same church, that she met her husband Billy. They relocated to Brandon, FL in 2018, so that she could continue her education in Studio Art at USF. They are settled in Lakeland now. Marissa and Billy welcomed their first child in 2021, a beautiful boy named Liam. Marissa loves spending time with her family, art, photography, cooking, and cars.