Don R. Chavis
Lead Pastor
Don, a native of West Columbia, South Carolina, has led The Refuge, Vicenza since September 2023. He has spent over 30 years as a Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Church Administrator. He has pastored in Palate, Florida, Chicago, Illinois and Lynch, Kentucky. He is single and enjoys traveling, watching sports and all things South Carolina Gamecocks.
Sylvia Mirabal
First Impressions Team Leader
Sylvia leads our First Impressions Welcome Team; this “Texarican” knows how to extend a cheerful and encouraging welcome every week to everyone entering our center!
Shaking a hand, giving smiles and hugs with a kind word is her specialty! Loving God and loving people at The Refuge Vicenza is where you’ll find her!
Shaking a hand, giving smiles and hugs with a kind word is her specialty! Loving God and loving people at The Refuge Vicenza is where you’ll find her!
Martise Jackson, Sr.
Pastoral Assistant & Finance Team Leader
Martise, originally from Albany, Georgia serves as our church finance leader. He is an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan. He is married and has three children.
Jeff Mirabal
Production Team Leader
Jeff Mirabal leads our production team. Jeff is married to Sylvia Mirabal and they have 2 adult children. Jeff is a avid Las Vegas Raiders fan.
Patrick Robinson
Prayer Team Leader
Patrick Robinson leads our prayer ministry.
Yamileth Guerrero
Freedom Kids Team Leader
Yamileth leads our kid's ministry here at The Refuge. Yamileth is married to Harold and they have 4 children.