Meet the Staff

Meet the Staff

At Calvary Chapel Eastside, we are one big family! A family who works well together for the purpose of ministry. Listed here you see the names and faces of the leaders who joyfully serve at CCES.

Senior Pastor

Pastor Jim Etheridge

Rom. 15:5 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus.” Jim Etheridge moved to Colo. Spgs. more than 40 years ago. After completing his BA degree locally at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (history and pre-med), he saw the hand of God change the direction of his life. In response to God’s call, Jim and his family relocated to southern Calif. in 1985 to attend…
Admin Pastor

Pastor Tracy Dodson

After living a large part of his younger years out in the world, Tracy came to Christ, found his footing in ministry and meet his wonderful wife Kellie, all within the “late 80’s-early 90’s.” Not long after their marriage, God began to speak to Tracy and Kellie about a life of full time ministry. Their journey into ministry took them from Des Moines, Iowa to Angola, Indiana, and eventually, here to Colorado Springs. After attending a Bible College in Colorado Spiring for several years,…
Teaching/Assistant Pastor/Mens Ministry

Pastor John Mark Haller

Pastor John Mark brings so, so much to this fellowship. He has a soft heart for the people of CCES. John Mark plays a vital role as a teacher in our public gatherings and in the everyday function of the church. He is also a sound magician and brings a life of experience to our worship and sound. Pastor John Mark serves as an Associate Pastor. He and his wife Jamie faithfully serve the people of our fellowship towards real…
Pastor of Evangelism

Duane Carter

Duane has a heart for reaching people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. He has a God given gift for personal evangelsim. His position here at CCES to to equip the people to be better ambassadors for Christ. He and His wife Gaylene are active also with our childrens department.
CFO / Children’s Director

Jenny Mota

Jenny serves the body of CCES in several capacities, but her two main focuses are the Children’s Ministry Director and as the Cheif Financial Officer of the church. Each week she painstakingly prepares and provides a great experience to help teach our children and visiting children about the Word of God. And each week she cares for the church books.
Worship Leader

Adrian Mota

One of the best thing in a church is to have your staff emerge from those who have called this church for a very long time. That is Adrian, our worship leader. Adrian cut his teeth on worship as a young child playing right along side our praise band with his toy guitar. But the man Adrian has become has blessed an entire congregation. Adrian oversees the organization of our praise band, the planning of all worship services and the…
Elder/Teacher

Ollie Baltus

Ollie serves on the Board of Elders and cares for the function/oversight of our service gatherings. He also teaches for our Men’s Bible Study on Thursday Nights.
Elder/Teacher

Edward Ady

Ed serves on the Board of Elders and cares for the function/oversight of our service gatherings. He is also an active part of our children’s ministry every Sunday morning as a teacher.
Elder/Teacher/Mens Ministry

George Spady

George serves on the Board of Elders and cares for the function/oversight of our service gatherings. He is also an active part of our children’s ministry every Sunday morning as a teacher.
Hub Admin / Social Media / CONNECT Center

Kellie Dodson

We have some extra amazing people who give of themselves here at CCES. People who not only serve but who have a deep passion for their ministry. Kellie is one of those people. Her heart is all about the people of CCES and it shows in everything she does. If you need help navigating thru this amazing organizational/connection tool we use here at CCES, Kellie is dedicated to effective communication in the body of Christ. Her desire to use this…
Women’s Ministry Director/CONNECT Center

Jeanna Salgado

As we have said before and will say again, God has blessed this church with some truly amazing people who bring truly amazing talents/gifts to the church body. This happened yet again when God brought Jeanna into our fellowship. She not only brings an amazing level of organizational skills but has an even bigger heart for Jesus. Jeanna runs our women’s ministry and has recently stepped up to assist Kellie Dodson thru our Connect Center. Jeanna plans “many” women’s activities…