James & Shalena french

James and Shalena are passionate about serving the community and are dedicated to discipling, equipping, and activating the church. With over 18 years of ministry experience, they have wholeheartedly committed their lives to serving the Lord and helping others grow in their faith.


James is the Lead Pastor of Revive Church. He grew up in foster care in Oklahoma and was adopted at the age of 10. In his early twenties, he fully surrendered his life to the Lord and has faithfully served Him ever since. Having personally experienced the redemptive power of God, James is passionate about reaching people and sharing the life-changing message of the Gospel.


Shalena serves as the Church Director, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the church and leading the Revive Kidz Ministry. She grew up in church and is a homeschool mom who loves building community. Shalena has a heart for worship and is passionate about helping children grow up with a strong biblical foundation and a genuine love for the Lord.


Together, James and Shalena love serving the church and their community and are passionate about seeing lives transformed through the power of the Gospel.






Sapphire Norton

Sapphire serves as our Worship Director. She and her husband, John, moved to Corpus Christi from the Dallas–Fort Worth area in 2023. Sapphire is passionate about worship and about leading others into God’s presence through biblical, heartfelt worship that follows the leading of the Holy Spirit.

AJ & Gina Perez

AJ and Gina serve as our Youth Directors. They have a heart for discipling students and helping young people know Jesus personally. They are passionate about building a strong Biblical foundation in the next generation and creating a space where youth feel seen, supported and encouraged in their faith. They believe that when young people encounter the love of Christ and the truth of God's word, their lives and the lives of those around them can be transformed!

Aaron Dominguez

Aaron serves as our Technology Director. He helps to create a seamless worship experience through his knowledge of technology and audio/visual systems. With a background in the IT industry, he uses his skills to support the ministry in meaningful ways.