SSCC Staff
- Rev. Dr. Rob Reimer
Senior Pastor - Sharon Anderson
Executive Pastor - Deb Bellevue
Pastor of Cell Life - Renato Serrano
Community Cell Pastor - Tommy Hogan
Youth Pastor - Matthew Ellenberger
Worship Director - Teri Mullen
Office Manager - Amanda Cabral
Coordinator of Ministry and Programming - Louis Lemieux
Director of Children's Ministry - Jennifer Reimer
Administrative Assistant
Rev. Dr. Rob ReimerSenior Pastor
Rob is the founding pastor of South Shore Community Church. He began ministry in 1991 at Olivet Memorial Church in Brockton, MA after moving to New England from New York. The leadership of Olivet had a vision of starting a new church, and hired Rob as an Assistant Pastor with the intention of leading this “daughter” church. Rob began the first cell group in February 1994 with 3 couples from Olivet. Along with being the senior pastor at SSCC, Rob also teaches various classes at Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, NY. Rob and his wife Jen live in the Bridgewater area with their four children and dog, Tootsie.
Education
B.A. in English from King’s College; Master’s of Divinity at Alliance Theological Seminary in 1991; Ordained with the Christian and Missionary Alliance in 1992; Doctorate in Preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Random Fact
Rob loves biking – both on a pedal bike, and his BMW.
Sharon AndersonExecutive Pastor
Sharon Anderson serves as Executive Pastor at SSCC. She is the author of two books, And the Two Became one Plus: An Upfront Look at Today’s Blended Family and Reminders for the Journey; Reflections for Mothers. She is a frequent conference and retreat speaker who challenges her audiences with a deep sense of relevance, humor and conviction. Sharon and her husband Karl live in the Bridgewater area, they have six children and six grandchildren.
Deb BellevuePastor of Cell Life
Deb grew up in Brockton and attended Olivet Memorial Church. Her and her husband Tom were one of the founding couples that joined Rob in beginning South Shore Community Church. They were a part of the first cell group and have been leading cells together since the inception of the church in 1995. Deb left her career as a school teacher and came on staff in 1997. She currently oversees the cell group ministry. Her passion is to see people set free from addictions and strongholds in their lives that would prevent them from being all that God has created them to be. In October 2009, Deb was consecrated by the Christian and Missionary Alliance as an Associate Pastor. Tom and Deb live in the Bridgewater area and have two married children, and four grandchildren.
Education
Consecrated by the Christian and Missionary Alliance in October 2009
Random Fact
Deb snorts when she laughs.
Renato SerranoCommunity Cell Pastor
Renato joined the staff in October 2005. He was born in Quito, Ecuador. He grew up in a very controlling home, and as a teen searched for real freedom of his soul. Through tough events and two control-Free men of God, he came to experience true freedom on his own with Christ. He left his home country with his wife, Carla to attend Alliance Theological Seminary when he heard God’s call to ministry. During this time, they prayed that God will give them a ministry or Church to work with. God answered this prayer with an amazing opportunity to, not just do ministry, but to become part of their new family: South Shore Community Church. His dream is to share this true freedom in Christ, and see people being set free. He loves to meet new people, and build strong relationships. Renato also has this dream of traveling to Ecuador, as well as worldwide equipping, and helping leaders to listen to God’s voice. He and Carla live in the Brockton area with their two small children.
Education
Master of Divinity at Alliance Theological Seminary, Ordained with the Christian and Missionary Alliance November 2011
Tommy HoganYouth Pastor
Tommy grew up in Brockton and attended Olivet Memorial Church. He graduated from Wareham H.S. and attended Messiah College in Pennsylvania in 1995 where he met his wife, Robin. Both Tommy and Robin transferred to Eastern Nazarene College and graduated in 1999. Tommy and Robin have been married for 12 years and currently reside in Brockton with their amazing dog Zoey. After a few years in internet sales and marketing, Tommy felt called to full time ministry. He’s been serving in youth ministry since 1998 and at South Shore Community Church since 2003.
Education
Graduated from Eastern Nazarene College in 1999
Random Fact
In addition to working with teens, Tom enjoys playing golf, softball, Disc Golf, and Ultimate Frisbee.
Matthew EllenbergerWorship Director
Matthew is the Worship Director at South Shore Community Church, where he leads worship on a regular basis. He began serving the church in 2009 when he was hired as the Music Director. Matt has toured extensively as a bassist throughout the U.S., Europe, and Central and South America in a variety of styles, including Jazz, Gospel, Country, Rock, and Bachata. Matt is an all-out passionate believer in God’s heart to bring all aspects of revival to every soul, and Matt’s passion is to see that in New England. While an advocate of the pursuit of excellence, his deepest longing is for people to truly encounter God in worship.
Education
Matt earned his B.A. in music from Messiah College and studied under Jim Stinnett, Professor at Berklee College of Music, from 2002-2006.
Teri MullenOffice Manager
Teri & her husband Mike were attending Olivet Memorial Church in 1995 and felt a call to join the church plant in Bridgewater. They were a part of the second cell and the first SSCC worship service. In February 1998 Teri left her position of assistant supervisor at a local health insurance call center and joined the SSCC staff in the role of office manager. Currently she serves as an administrator and wears a variety of “hats”, including Human Resources, book keeping and facility management. Teri and Mike have two adult children and continue to be involved in cell ministry.
Amanda CabralCoordinator of Ministry and Programming
Amanda moved to New England to attend Bridgewater State College from the Jersey Shore. She spent much of her extracurricular time in school as an event planner, activities coordinator/adviser, and orientation leader. She got connected to a cell at South Shore Community Church her sophomore year of college and has been here ever since. Amanda came on staff as the administrative assistant during the summer of 2008. She is passionate about behind the scenes organizing and loves seeing people get involved in service and activities that bring them closer to God and share His love with others. Amanda lives in Bridgewater with her husband, Josh, daughter, Samantha, and their lovable beagle, Gibbs.
Education
B.A. in Geography, Bridgewater State College
Random Fact
Amanda loves to travel ; she participated in 2 foreign exchange programs during her high school years, Venezuela and England, and has been to Ecuador twice on mission trips.
Louis LemieuxDirector of Children's Ministry
Louis Lemieux joined the staff of SSCC in July of 2011. He works as the Director of Children’s Ministry. Louis grew up on the south shore and previously worked as a high school history teacher at Brockton High School for 11 years. Louis also served as a foster parent to at risk adolescent girls for five years. The passion of Louis’ life is to see God move with intimacy and power in the lives of His people. Louis lives throughout the south shore with his fabulous wife Janis and their children, Faith, Zeke and Joy.
Education
B.A. in history and education from Bridgewater State College.
Random Fact
During his teaching years at Brockton High, Louis once got a full on mohawk for a high school fundraiser.
Jennifer ReimerAdministrative Assistant
After a wonderful decade and a half as a stay-at-home Mom, Jen has joined the staff here at SSCC part-time as an administrative assistant. Jen has been working alongside many other volunteers at our church over the years in different areas: teaching and oversight in the Children’s Ministry, drama team, prayer team, leading cells, running missions conferences, helping with mom’s groups and in general, taking good care of Rob. With God’s heart for the poor, she previously volunteered with World Vision as a Child Advocate and found sponsors for several hundred children. Though often struggling with God over many issues, Jen has discovered He is not only powerful and faithful, but also always good (Psalm 27:13). Her goal is to fulfill well the commandments to love God and love people.
Random Fact
Jen likes almost anything if fun people are involved. And sleeping, of course.