Leadership

Pastor Jason Cameron and his wife Molly, along with their four children, relocated to Sonora in July 2021 with a heart to serve and lead others into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He is a graduate of the School of Ministry at Calvary Chapel Downey. For more than eleven years, Jason has served in various capacities, from children’s ministry to young adults. Before stepping into his current role as Senior Pastor, he served as the Junior High and High School Youth Pastor and later as Associate Pastor.

Jason’s life verse is Matthew 6:33: “But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” His heart is to see lives transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit—just as his own life was. He often says, “It’s not about how you start, but more importantly, how you finish.”

There’s no greater honor for Jason than to serve the community and the family of believers at Calvary Chapel Sonora, pointing people to the love, grace, and truth found in Jesus Christ.

Melissa Nevarez is dedicated to serving others and bringing glory to God through every area of her life. Her professional background includes experience as a maintenance manager for a local real estate company and as a banker specializing in customer relations and operational efficiency. In each role, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to creating environments where people feel valued, supported, and encouraged.

Melissa’s heart for service extends well beyond the workplace. She has been actively involved in community outreach, including building homes with Habitat for Humanity and volunteering in various church ministries. Alongside her husband, she serves as a leader in both the Marriage and Youth Ministries, helping to strengthen families and guide the next generation in faith and fellowship.

A devoted homeschool mother of five children, ranging in age from 8 to 29, Melissa finds great joy in guiding her children’s growth and learning through both life’s adventures and everyday moments. In her free time, she enjoys biking along the beach and cherishing time with her family.

Laura, originally from Southern California, accepted Jesus' invitation to follow Him in high school. After graduating from Whittier College in 1985 with a degree in Sociology/Social Work, she moved to Tuolumne County and married John in 1988. They have four adult sons.  In 1990, she earned her teaching credential from Chapman College and spent 16 years teaching 4th grade at Mother Lode Christian School. Now, she participates in the children's ministry at Community Bible Study, enjoying both her time with children and fellowship with other women.

Keli serves as the church’s Office Administrator and is grateful for the opportunity to support the body of Christ through faithful service and encouragement. She has been actively involved in church life through children’s Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, and as a co-leader of a single moms’ ministry, and she values creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both staff and congregation. A mother of three daughters, Keli brings a heart shaped by family, service, and a deep dependence on the Lord. Her life has been marked by a variety of seasons and service-oriented roles that have strengthened her compassion, steadiness, and care for others—qualities she now brings into her work at the church. She desires to encourage others with the love of Jesus as He has poured it into her own life and seeks to walk daily in trust and obedience to Him, guided by her life verse, Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths."