FounderJonathan de la O
― Pastor Jonathan was born and raised in Southern California to first generation immigrant parents from El Salvador. Though he was born in a Christian home he didn't give his life to Christ until March of 2000. With a heart to grow in his faith, Pastor Jonathan began to read and study the Bible. He began to preach at his church to the youth and soon after was called to the pastorate. Abandoning his dream to play in the NBA, he enrolled into Azusa Pacific University to further his knowledge in faith, ministry, and the Bible. In July of 2007 he double-degreed, receiving a Bachelor's in Theology with a Minor in Religion and a Bachelor's in Psychology with an emphasis in Christian Ministries. After getting married and moving to Chicago, Pastor Jonathan spent the next 6 years in Youth Ministry collecting along the way a Masters in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College in May of 2011, and an ordination from the Southern Baptist Convention in July of 2012. Pastor Jonathan planted Starting Point Community Church in April of 2014.
Pastor Jonathan met his wife Emely at their home church in Ontario, California. They were married in July of 2008 and now have three children―Sofía, Esteban, and Johana. Pastor Jonathan and Emely have a shared passion to minister, equip, and serve Hispanics and work with and in under-served communities. |
Lead PastorMarvin Del Rios
― A son of Puerto Rican parents, Pastor Marvin was raised in Chicago. His mother, a strong woman of faith, would regularly take him and his five older siblings to church. There, at Iglesia Bautista de Erie, he would learn about the principles of the Christian faith. He gave his life over to Christ in his adolescent years and it was during this time that he developed an ear and a passion for music. Pastor Marvin began to learn music theory, how to sing, and play instruments such as the bass and piano. In later years he would turn his passion into a service and began to minister in the worship team of his church. The same passion would go beyond the church walls, and from 2007-2015 Pastor Marvin served as composer, writer, musician, and singer of the worship band Adonai 3+1. It was during this time that Pastor Marvin accepted the vacant role of serving as IBE's pastor in 2011. He would lead IBE for the following 8 years while ushering in a more bilingual approach to ministry. Pastor Marvin joined Starting Point Community Church in November of 2019 as its Associate Pastor.
While attending Schurz High School, Pastor Marvin met his wife Luz. They were married in September of 2001 and now have two sons―Isaac and Caleb. |
STARTING POINT COMMUNITY CHURCH4851 W. Wrightwood Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639 ― 773.658.9923 |
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Visitation/Pastoral Counseling/Discipleships Monday-Thursday @ 7:30 PM BIBLE STUDY EN ESPAÑOL @7PM |