Paul Rhoads, Lead Pastor
Pastor Paul was born outside of Philadelphia, PA, and moved to Charlotte, NC at age 8, The son of a pastor, Paul was heavily involved in ministry throughout high school and college, and was called to full-time ministry in March of 1984 while attending Wheaton and started his ministry working with young singles in Charlotte. Paul has served as Pastor and Associate Pastor in churches in North Carolina, Illinois and Wisconsin, before being called to pioneer the ministry of Harbor Rock Tabernacle as the founding Pastor. He is amazed by how the Lord has led our church through so many different experiences, and excited by the fresh potential of what He will do in the days ahead. Paul loves studying and teaching the Word of God, and seeing people mature in their faith and love for the Lord. He and his wife Julie have been married for 35 years, and she also serves as Harbor Rock’s Children’s Director. They have three children: Jake, who lives in the western suburbs and works with Shepherd’s Staff church consulting firm; Annie, a 5th grade teacher at Wheaton Christian in Illinois; and Matthew, a Senior at Christian Life School who will attend Liberty University. He loves to travel, spend time with his family, and play golf and tennis.
Tony Yocco, Outreach Minister
Locally grown and organically raised, Tony became the Outreach Director for HRT at the beginning of 2019. Fueled by a passion to reach and serve his community for Christ Tony is also a career Fire Fighter and Chaplain for the great city of Racine. He has a deep love for the Lord, and a strong desire to see each person come to faith in Jesus Christ. Tony is outgoing and enthusiastic and eager to minister to people.
Husband for over 15 years and father to 5 beautiful children, Tony has a heart for men and the growing struggle to find their identity in a culture that continues to redefine what it means to be a man.
Adam Lopez, Discipleship Minister
Adam was born and raised in Oak Park, IL but (except for his enduring love of the Chicago Bears) is proud to call himself a Wisconsinite. He is married to Dani who homeschools their four children, Nicolas, Mia, Elena and Elias. Adam attended the University of Wisconsin Parkside where he studied criminal justice and played baseball. He became a police officer, a career he held for a decade until the Lord called him away and into ministry. Adam has a deep love for people and loves to see lives transformed by Jesus. He believes that prayer is the engine that drives the church and he desires to see people deepen their relationship with God through his Word and through prayer. It’s his own prayer that God will empower His people at HRT to use the gifts He has given them for His glory and to live in joyful obedience to The Lord as they grow into disciples for His Kingdom.
Adam’s heart is to see men, women and the youth become authentically saved by the good news of Jesus Christ and see their lives transformed forever. Adam also believes that prayer is the engine that drives the church and desires to teach people to grow in prayer and in the understanding of God’s word. Adam’s prayer is that God will empower His children at Harbor Rock Tabernacle and the Church as a whole to use their gifting’s to minister to and disciple others wherever God has placed them.
Adam and his wife Danielle have been married since 2005 and have 4 children: Nicolas, Mia, Elena, and Elias.
Jazmin Zierten, Worship Director
Jazmin came to know Christ at a young age and was raised in the church. She was baptized in the 7th grade and her faith has continued to grow. The Lord continues to work through her as a mother, wife, and worship leader. She started at HRT in March of 2022 after serving on the worship team for three years, and feeling a calling to do more. She is passionate about worship and is excited about how the Lord will use the team to lead people to Him. Jazmin is married to Aaron who also serves in the church in kids and worship ministries. They have been married for 6 years and have 2 daughters, Adalynn and Dottie. Jazmin and Aaron own the SE Wisconsin chapter of National Youth Theatre, where she also serves as the Vocal Director, and they use theatre arts to bring the Gospel to area youth.
Julie Rhoads, Children’s Director
Julie has had a heart for ministry since her youth, and felt called to both missions and youth work during her high school years. She attended Columbia Bible College and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, earning her degree in Elementary Education. At CBC, she was involved in the drama ministry, and has worked extensively with youth, singles and women. Her heart is to educate and train people in a deeper understanding of God’s Word, and to minister to those who are in need. Julie teaches 6th grade at Kenosha Christian Life School. She leads the Children’s Ministry and VBS, and teaches Children’s Church. Julie loves being with her family, traveling and riding horses. She and Paul have been married for 35 years, and have 3 adult children: Jake, Annie and Matthew.
Kristi Yocco, Communications Director
Kristi is a graduate of North Central University in Minnesota, where she received a degree in Psychology. Kristi has always had a desire to serve and has been involved in various church ministries including Women’s Ministry, Children’s ministry, and currently as HRT’s communications director. Kristi’s heart is to encourage women of all ages to find the joy and the eternal significance hidden in the seemingly mundane moments of life. Kristi and her husband Tony have been married for 20 years and have 5 children. After many years of homeschooling, their children transitioned into Christian education and Kristi began working in the 4K classroom at Racine Christian School. Kristi is humbled and excited to be a part of what the Lord is doing at HRT.
Kristi is a graduate of North Central University in Minnesota, where she received a degree in Psychology. Kristi has always had a desire to serve and has been involved in various church ministries including Women’s Ministry, Children’s ministry, and currently as HRT’s communications director. Kristi’s heart is to encourage women of all ages to find the joy and the eternal significance hidden in the seemingly mundane moments of life. Kristi and her husband Tony have been married for 20 years and have 5 children. After many years of homeschooling, their children transitioned into Christian education and Kristi began working in the 4K classroom at Racine Christian School. Kristi is humbled and excited to be a part of what the Lord is doing at HRT.
Cheryl Conner, Church Administator
Cheryl grew up in the town of Raymond and faithfully attended a small closely knit community church with her family of 8. She graduated from Gateway with a degree in Medical Assisting and worked in the medical field for 25 years before becoming involved in the ministry of caring for seniors. She attended Fellowship Baptist for 27 years prior to the merger with HRT, and has been the church secretary for 15. Cheryl feels blessed to be part of the Harbor Rock team and is committed to making people feel welcome and part of a community that absolutely cares about them and their walk with the Lord. Cheryl is married to Casey and they have 2 kids and 2 granddaughters.