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  • Pastor Barry & Susan Jackson

    Barry Jackson is the senior pastor of Christian Fellowship Church of the Rio Grande Valley located in Harlingen, Texas. Barry is known as "Brother Barry"No one seems to enjoy life as much as he does. A gifted preacher and homespun storyteller, Barry weaves his life experiences with great humor and Biblical insight into every message.


    Susan Jackson has a heart for prayer and the women's ministry "Women of Worth". She also runs a "Ministry and Mentoring" group for the new generation of women leaders in our church.


    Barry and his wife, Susan, founded “Liberty Ministries”, a home for troubled boys and girls. For over twenty years, they devoted their lives to helping troubled young people find Godly direction.

  • Pastor Elton & Sandra Jackson

    Elton is CFC's Prison Ministries Pastor. He enjoys volunteering with the Men's Ministry. One of Elton's gifts is sharing his encouraging words and testimony. He and his wife Sandra have a passion for serving the church community.

  • Pastor Gary & Katarina Kerney

    Gary is the Student Pastor of CFC Harlingen. Kat is a Worship Leader, Youth Worship Pastor, and our Graphic Artist. Gary studied at Moody Bible Institute and has been working in youth ministry for the last 17 years. His heart for the young people in Harlingen is to help them develop a close and passionate relationship with Jesus Christ. Gary started ministering to High Schoolers at CFC Harlingen in February 2012. 

  • Jordan Puga

    Jordan is the Finance administrator and the pastor of the Young Adult's Cultivate Ministries. 

  • Mark Buddle

    Mark is CFC's Worship Team Administrator