Russell Jarvis
Pastor
Russell became our Lead Pastor in 2024, after serving as Associate Pastor for three years and being ordained at Calvary Church. He loves being with Jesus, building relationships, and helping people live on mission with the Lord. Previously, Russell worked in leadership at a non-profit, community outreach ministry in Greater Hartford for 13 years. He is a graduate of Duke University and Brandeis University. Russell and his wife, Amy, have been married since 2008. They have three children and live in Hartford. Russell enjoys getting outdoors with his family and playing the drums. He loves our church family and is grateful to be part of what God is doing at Calvary!
Email: pastorrussell@calvaryct.org
Office: (860) 236-1245 x1003
Nate Brown
Church Administrator
Nate joined the staff as Church Administrator in the summer of 2026. He has been a member of Calvary Church since 2011 and has served as an elder, volunteer in Awana, leader of audio/visual ministry, and volunteer in musical worship ministry. He was also on staff as Musical Worship Director from 2011 to 2017. He holds several degrees in music and is active in community music and performing arts groups. Nate and his wife, Keira, have two children and enjoy traveling all over the world.
Email: office@calvaryct.org
Office: (860) 236-1245 x100
Sharisse John
Director of Children and Teen Ministries
Sharisse serves as the Director of Children and Teen Ministry at Calvary Church, a role she finds incredibly fulfilling. She finds joy in welcoming and engaging with all families, ensuring both current members and new visitors feel connected and valued. She is passionate about engaging with children, teens, and their parents on a personal level, and her goal is to help raise young disciples for Jesus while equipping parents to confidently lead them in their faith journey.
Originally born on the beautiful Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Sharisse spent most of her life in Brooklyn, NY, before becoming a resident of Connecticut after her marriage to Jeremy in 2015. She and Jeremy are blessed with two children. Outside of her ministry, Sharisse enjoys seeking out adventure experiences, traveling, unwinding with a good board game, or getting lost in an insightful audiobook or podcast.