Lead Pastor - Rey Martinez and Wife Nelly
Thanks to the influence of his grandmother and parents, Rey accepted Christ at the age of thirteen. As a Mexican-American native Texan, Rey grew up experiencing the cultures and languages of his Mexican heritage and his Americanized upbringing. He secured his Bachelor’s degree in Human Communication from Abilene Christian University while also serving in the United States Marine Corp Reserve.
In Feb, 2001 Pastor Rey turned down a promotional opportunity and resigned from his middle management position as a Risk Manager to serve as Lead Pastor of Waves of Faith. His Puerto Rican wife Nelly also left her store management position to serve and support at Rey's side.
Rey is actively involved in several Christian organizations in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, is an instructor for Servant’s Edge, and is frequently asked to speak and teach at conferences and seminars.
Dr. Esiquiel P. “Sonny” Olivarez and Wife Rachel
Dr. Esiquiel P. “Sonny” Olivarez, D.O., is a Family Practice Physician and serves the community through his solo practice located in Southwest Fort Worth. Sonny received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University in 1994. He then completed his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. He serves on the leadership team at Waves of Faith/Olas de Fe. He often shares the practical, life-centered messages in the Waves of Faith English Sunday morning service. He also leads in the men's Learning Community group. His passion is sharing the life shaping principles of God.Sonny has been joyously married to Rachel since April of 1999. Rachel is a vocalist in the worship ministry and helps lead in the women's Learning community group. They are natives of Fort Worth. Sonny and Rachel have been blessed with two sons.Sonny’s life was changed at the age of 12 after he wholeheartedly committed himself to God’s life-fulfilling service. God formed a youth leader from a timid, desperate boy. He has been lead by God to be the first in his family to receive a Bachelor’s degree and then to become a physician. He has found true purpose and continual growth by following Christ.
