Pastor Ava Bates has a great love and compassion for others. She enjoys teaching, praying for the body of Christ, building ministry teams and empowering others to become all that Christ has redeemed them to be. Ava graduated with a B.A. in Communications from the University of Houston and subsequently attended and graduated from Rhema Bible School. Additionally, she is a Certified Christian Counselor through the International Institute of Faith Based Counseling. Ava was ordained through the Association of Faith Churches and Ministers. Pastor Ron & Ava have two adult children, Ryan and Hannah, who also serve passionately in the ministry.

Hobbies:

Traveling to new places, shopping, and spending time with family.