Elders

Matt Smith was born in San Diego, CA. He is married to his wife Rebecca and they have five beautiful children together. Matt has a passion for preaching the Word of God as well as for apologetics. He is the author of two books and a commentary on the book of Colossians. He is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and holds the following degrees: B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Athletic Coaching from UC Santa Barbara; M.R.S., M.A. in Biblical Studies, Master of Divinity, and Masters of Theology from Southern California Seminary.

Matt with his wife Rebecca and their five children.

Paul grew up in California where he also received most of his education. He received his Bachelors in Biblical Studies along with his Masters in Religion, Biblical Studies, Masters of Divinity and Masters of Theology from Southern California Seminary. He is also pursuing his PhD from Midwest Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. He is married to his wife Julia and is father to their daughter Andrea and their son Isaiah. Paul oversees the missions and administration of the church.

Paul with his wife Julia and their children Andrea and Isaiah.

Brett is a native of Wisconsin where he received his education. He has served in many capacities at Barabbas Road since the church's inception in 2007. Brett has a passion for one-another care and disciple-making. He is married to his wife Kari and is a loving father to their three children, River, Layla and Silas. Brett loves reading, surfing, motorcycles, graphic design, web design, and has a heart for shepherding the body of BRC.

Brett with his wife Kari and their three children River, Layla, and Silas.

Trace is originally from Chicago. Him and his wife, Jordan, moved to San Diego for a relocation for work, but ended up staying in SD for the church. He has served in the Children's Ministry since 2016. Trace has a heart for evangelism and discipleship within the church and specifically with families. Trace has four young children, Wyatt, Charlotte, Wesley and Elliot. He enjoys cars, reading, hiking, and surfing.

Trace with his wife Jordan and their four children Wyatt, Charlotte, Wesley, and Elliot.