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Barabbas Road Church
Leadership

Elders

“All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.”

2 Timothy 3:16–17

Matt Smith

Senior Pastor

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 Smith and family

Matt with his wife Rebecca and their five children.

Brett Schoeneck

Executive Pastor

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 Schoeneck and family

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

Trace Trebilco

Executive Pastor

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 Trebilco and family

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

Paul Rochford

Elder & Missionary to Italy coming January 2027

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 Rochford and family

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

Staff

Chris Tweedy

Director of Music

Chris and his wife, Katie, have attended Barabbas Road Church since 2012 and have two daughters, Isla and Gwendolyn. Chris grew up ministering through music with his family, traveling the country and singing in churches each summer from ages 8 to 19. He later earned a degree in music composition and has experience as a choral and instrumental arranger. Outside of BRC, Chris is a full-time entrepreneur and business owner. Katie studied vocal performance in college and has several years of experience directing children's choirs. Together, they have been grateful to watch God grow and strengthen Barabbas Road through the faithful preaching of His Word, and Chris is honored to serve the church as Director of Music.

Chris Tweedy

Paige Ensley

Director of Hospitality

Paige has been married to her husband Brandon for 26 years, and together they have three children and a granddaughter. She works alongside Brandon in their family electrical contracting business and has served in women’s ministry and church leadership for over 20 years. Paige is passionate about encouraging meaningful relationships in the body of Christ. She jokes that she is the self-proclaimed “Hospitality Director” — so it is an honor for her to receive the official title.

Paige Ensley

Kendra Britez

Children's Church Coordinator

Kendra grew up in San Diego. As a young adult she went to live in South America, and then stayed 16 years. There she met and married Luis, and together they served in church planting in rural Paraguay. For some of this time, she worked as the Co-Director of an orphanage where God molded her heart to care for children. Now Kendra and Luis, along with their two daughters, Jeruti and Sage, are living back in San Diego. When Kendra isn't teaching her girls at home, she's usually reading a book or taking strolls in nature.

Kendra Britez

Carolyn Honeychurch

Counseling Coordinator

Carolyn is a California native who grew up in Stockton and went on to study literature at UC Santa Cruz. She is married to Clint and is mom to Harrison and Marian. She received her biblical counseling certification through ACBC in 2024 and enjoys serving alongside the body of Christ and encouraging other women in their own walk with the Lord. When she isn't homeschooling or spending time with her family, she can usually be found reading, writing, making bad art, or swimming at the beach.

Carolyn Honeychurch

James Mayer

Director of Video Production

James grew up in San Diego and has attended Barabbas Road Church with his family since 2021. He is married to his wife Isabel, and together they have three daughters, Effie, Eleanor, and Evelyn. Outside of BRC, James is a small business owner in San Diego. James is grateful to serve the church by helping the preaching of God's Word reach people beyond the room on Sunday morning.

James Mayer

Bryant Hartwell

Director of Sound & Audio

Bryant has been born and raised in the Clairemont area of San Diego. He has served in churches since he was 8 years old helping out in the hearing of the Word as a sound technician. If he is not serving in the church or working his job as a commercial electrician, he can be found listening to or reading books, being in the community of the church family, or strolling the lanes of Costco.

Bryant Hartwell