Israel Alvarez y Erika Murillo
Senior Pastors
Israel and Erika, founders and senior pastors of Bethesda, have served our church since April 10, 2016. (first Bethesda service)
Originally from Guadalajara Mexico. They received the call to the ministry from their youth which led them to study theology, being ordained in 2018 in the Church of the Nazarene. Happily married for over 22 years with 4 children, Israel Jr. Celeste, Vivian and Jeremy.
Under his leadership, Bethesda Church has experienced significant growth in membership and spiritual life of the church. They have established a strong presence in our community through service and support to those in need.
Originally from Guadalajara Mexico. They received the call to the ministry from their youth which led them to study theology, being ordained in 2018 in the Church of the Nazarene. Happily married for over 22 years with 4 children, Israel Jr. Celeste, Vivian and Jeremy.
Under his leadership, Bethesda Church has experienced significant growth in membership and spiritual life of the church. They have established a strong presence in our community through service and support to those in need.
Cesar Corleto
Associate Pastor of English Service
Cesar Corleto the associate pastor of the 10:00 AM service at Bethesda Church in Sacramento, CA. He's currently studying to become an ordained pastor with the Church of the Nazarene. He runs a family business with his dad and is involved with local ministry at his church as well as regional youth ministry in the Sacramento region, serving on the NYI council. Cesar's wife, Grecia, also likes to support him with his ministry. He loves building relationships with the people God puts him around, playing soccer, and he plays drums on the worship team!
Jorge y Cesia Sanchez
Worship Directors
