Carlos Cuellar

Elder/Pastor

Carlos was born and raised in Laredo, Texas.  He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1996 with a bachelor’s in Photojournalism.  Carlos came to faith in Jesus Christ in 1998 in Los Angeles, CA, where he lived for 17 years.

Prior to returning to Austin in 2014, Carlos served as an associate pastor and elder at Cornerstone Fellowship Bible Church in Riverside, California, his home church of 12 years.  He attended the Master’s Seminary and completed his M.Div. in 2009.  Before serving in full-time ministry, Carlos was a Captain at a regional airline for 6 years. Prior to that, he worked briefly in the film and photography industry.

He currently lives in Southwest Austin with his family.  He has been married to his wife and best friend, Jennifer, for over 20 years, and together they have five children.  Carlos currently works for a major US airline and enjoys serving Radiant as an elder and life group leader.

Carlos has found his greatest treasure in the Person and work of Jesus Christ.  He longs to know Jesus and make much of Him with his life. He is passionate about the local church and making disciples.

John Ogleton

Elder/Pastor

John grew up as a military kid (Air Force) in lots of places around the world (Japan / Oklahoma / England / Texas). He works as a home inspector and also has over 15 years of ministry experience where he has served in a variety of ways. From leading men’s ministries and teaching children’s classes, to cleaning the church after service.

John loves hiking with his wife, Chris. His most important ministry is his family. Firstly encouraging his wife’s sanctification and secondly, teaching their grown kids and grandkids biblical truth.

John believes his life calling is to be God’s utility man…serving in whatever capacity God chooses.

Biblical hero: Hosea (Christ)

“Picture of my spiritual adultery and Christ’s commitment to redeem me.”