leadership
Dr. Rodney Rogers
Senior pAstor | Email dr. Rogers
Rev. Dr. Rodney DeWitt Robinson-Rogers is the senior pastor and apostolic leader of Christ of Calvary Covenant Church Ministries International located at 500 South 61st Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was called to the service of ministry in 1989 as an Evangelist in Columbus, Ohio. In 2002, he accepted the call to pastoral ministry in Philadelphia, PA. His work is to proclaim the gospel in unique ways that challenges traditional thinking which can prohibit transformation. He believes in the holistic vision of the Kingdom of God, the preeminence of Jesus Christ, and the practice of justice. He also serves as adjunct professor of leadership development at Bakke Graduate University (BGU) in Seattle, Washington and Dallas, Texas. In the history of BGU, he was the first African American to serve as the director of the Doctor of Ministry Degree program and vice president of the Caribbean, North and South America Territory representing BGU interest in 2017.
His academic and unique research interest includes disciplines in global urban studies, organizational development, leadership development, education, practical theology, psychology, and globalization. He is published in numerous academic journals, and he is the author of Pavements: Daily Reflections for Christians on the Go (Lulu, 2014). In addition, he serves as president of Covenant Leadership Academy in Philadelphia and as strategic consultant to international organizations such as the Salvation Army Training College of the Caribbean Territory(SATC), El-Shaddai Biblical Academy in Harare, Zimbabwe, and Center for Global Renewal & Mission at United Theological Seminary, in Dayton, Ohio. Where he delivers contextualized preaching, education, training and engagement seminars to multicultural, and multinational leaders.
Dr. Rogers enjoys collaborating with Christian leaders on a worldwide basis in support of the spiritual transformation of organizations, and communities.
He is currently pursuing a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a focus on Leadership Development at Walden University. He is a graduate of BGU obtaining his Doctor of Ministry degree in Urban Transformational Leadership for the Global City and has obtained his Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary (C’99) focusing on church and society and holds his Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Cincinnati.
Chivalier “Sherrie”Anderson is a dedicated mother of four and a cherished grandmother to six grand daughters. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Sherrie is a shining example of family-centered love and unwavering faith. With a heart full of compassion and a lifelong commitment to helping others, Sherrie has carved a meaningful path in the world of Human Resources as her profession.
Sherrie’s journey is grounded in the values instilled by her beloved grandmother who imparted a deep and abiding faith that continues to guide her steps. This spiritual foundation serves as the groundwork upon which she builds her life, both personally and professionally. She thrives on creating spaces where others can grow and flourish and feel the love of life through the God that’s with in.
Minister Rondella R, Merith was born, raised and educated in the city of brotherly love known as Philadelphia. Rondella is the daughter of Ronald and Norma Merith, whose legacy of faith continues to inspire her walk with Christ. From childhood, she has served joyfully in youth, adult, and community choirs, and has taught both children and adults in Sunday School Catechism and GracePoints Bible studies. Her love for children led her to earn a degree in Early Childhood Education, and she has spent years nurturing young minds in the early childhood settings and beyond.
In addition to planting and watering the seeds of love and guidance within her students, Minister Merith is also gifted in gardening and horticulture. Her care for God’s creation—both in the classroom and in the soil—reflects her heart for growth, beauty, and restoration.
Rondella serves wherever there is need. Minister Merith served faithfully on the missionary board and currently sits on the Charitable Trust Board of Christ of Calvary Covenant Church Ministries International, as well as the Church Administration Team to serve as Minister of Administrative Oversight.
Her favorite scripture, Psalm 54:4 – “Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me”—reflects the heart of her ministry: rooted in grace, sustained by faith, and devoted to service.
Nashua volquez-young
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Born and raised in the Bronx to Dominican parents, Nashua grew up in a close-knit family and neighborhood that shaped her deep love for community. She met her husband in college, where she also began studying the Bible on a deeper level—an experience that ignited her faith and transformed the course of her life. She is now married with two children and joyfully expecting her third.
As the Chief Administrator at Christ of Calvary, she plays a vital role in supporting and overseeing the operations of the church. She has a sincere passion for serving and a heartfelt desire for people to truly know Jesus and be transformed by His love. While she recognizes the unique challenges facing her generation, she has witnessed God’s hand in her own life and in the lives of her loved ones. Her conviction is simple yet powerful: when we fall in love with Jesus, we are transformed into His image for the world to see and experience.
With passions that span higher education, photography, and community life, she seeks to bring creativity, compassion, and excellence into every space she serves. Her favorite scripture, Romans 8:28, continues to anchor her faith: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him."
