ABOUT US

Our Story

THE BEGINNING

In 1989, a steady surge of growth in Hollywood convinced the elders at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church that the Lord Jesus Christ was leading them to develop the “Corridor Vision.” This vision focused on establishing new congregations in nearby communities, rather than expanding the current facility in Hollywood to a mega-complex.

The Need in Weston

The Weston community was one of the fastest-growing areas in South Florida. Many young families were settling into their new homes and jobs, with an open and even desirous need to find a church to call “home”. Many of these families were traveling to Hollywood to attend worship services. For this reason, the elders established the first congregation in Weston, where the need was obvious.

The Church in the Marketplace

In March 1990, the first worship service was held in a newly-leased facility in the Weston area. The Presbyterian Church at Weston was born, the Church in the Marketplace. The Church leased 4,800 square feet of rental space to adequately conduct worship services and perform a full range of ministries and programs for all ages, such as Sunday School, children’s and cherub church, nursery, Adventure Club, children’s and adult choirs, Wednesday Night Suppers, adult home groups, Precept Bible Study groups, Men’s Discipleship groups and special ministry projects.

A Church Family Is Born

The church grew and flourished, and by the end of 1991, the membership had grown by 42% and the financial giving had grown by 19%. Many of the families who joined the church were hearing the Gospel for the first time. Fellowship among the members was fast and firm. A church “family” had been born.

A Particular Church is Born

In May 1992, the Presbyterian Church at Weston became a “particular church” within the PCA. The Sunday morning worship service was a special organizational service with various members of Presbytery participating. The message was preached by Dr. William Iverson. A “particular church” was born.

A Ministry is Born

In May 1994, PCW called, ordained and installed Brian L. Kelso as their senior pastor. This was a momentous occasion for the church because they had prayerfully supported Brian while he was obtaining his M. Div. degree from Knox Theological Seminary in Ft. Lauderdale. Even though Brian was functioning as pastor prior to this time in the function of student supply, the ordination and installation was a real milestone for the church. A “ministry” was born!

“For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside.”

The New Sanctuary & New Name

As the congregation continued to grow, the facility at the shopping center was straining to meet the needs placed upon it by the church. In June 1995, PCW purchased 2.5 acres, with an existing house, for $100,000. The church’s vision for the property was to position PCW in a 5,600 square foot, permanent facility in 1999, which would enable the congregation to perform its ministries with greater effectiveness. The congregation diligently began working on renovating the house for worship and site preparation for a parking lot and modular building. The first worship service was conducted on the property in October 1995. In 1997, PCW changed its name to Christ Covenant Church to recognize it’s ministry to all the communities of southwest Broward.

The Dedication of the Sanctuary

The Church Building Project began in August 1998, by dedicating the foundation to God with the placement of two Bibles. A copy of God’s Word, turned to Psalm 84:10 was placed in the entrance area of the foundation to symbolize the desires of the leadership and members of the church, that everything done in this building would have its basis in the Word of God. “For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside. I would rather stand at the threshold of the house of my God, than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” ~ Psalm 84:10 A copy of God’s Word, turned to 2 Timothy 4: 1-5, was placed in the pulpit area of the foundation to symbolize the charge given to every man who preaches from the pulpit to “preach the Word.”

BUILDING A LASTING LEGACY

In 2023, Christ Covenant Church celebrated 33 years of ministry to the communities of southwest Broward. God has blessed Christ Covenant with one Sr. Pastor from its inception in 1990. In addition, CCC has ordained five PCA pastors who have been raised up, trained and called to ordination. As the community matured the congregation has also become multi-generational. Our dedication to Youth Ministry has born tremendous fruit with many of the former students returning to the church to raise their children in our community of faith.

Our Staff

Rev. Brian Kelso

Senior Pastor

Senior Pastor Pastor Brian, his wife, Barbara, and their four boys have lived in southwest Broward since 1987. An experienced pastor for over 30 years, Pastor Brian started planning for the church in 1988 when he was an assistant pastor in Hollywood, Florida. Pastor Brian received a Bachelors of Arts in Ministerial Studies from Southeastern College and a Masters of Divinity from Knox Theological Seminary. Along with his pastoral ministry, Pastor Brian serves as the Chairman of Great Commission Alliance and LAMP Theological Seminary. If you have any questions please Reach Out to Pastor Brian.

Susy Oldham

Children’s Ministry Director

Susy has worked in education since 1987 and has a Masters in Education. Susy has been married to husband, Michael, for 34 years. She homeschooled her children, Melanie and Ryan, from the ages of 8 and 10 until they graduated high school. She has been a member of the PCA and OPC churches since 1990. Now retired, she loves working with the kids in our congregation. If you have questions about the Children’s Ministry please Reach Out to Susy

Brigitte Castro

Worship Leader

In January 2020, Brigitte Perez, her husband Daniel and their three daughters started attending Christ Covenant Church. Brigitte has been singing and playing instruments from a young age and was classically trained in vocal performance. Brigitte has over 15 years of experience leading church choirs and Sunday worship services and is currently the Fine Arts Director at a Christian school in Hollywood, FL. She is working on her Masters in Christian Counseling at South Florida Bible College and Seminary and has a passion for others to know and trust Jesus, especially in worship through the songs that we sing. If you would like to get involved please Reach Out to Brigitte.

Liz Diaz

Graphics & Communications

Liz has served at Christ Covenant since 2017 in various roles. Currently she has brought her 10+ years of experience to the Graphics and Communications role, where she happily uses the skills God has blessed her with to serve him. Liz has been married to her husband, Gus for 15 years and together they have three children. Feel free to Reach Out to Liz with any questions you may have.