ABOUT US
WELCOME
Welcome to The Potter's House Christian Fellowship Church! We are a church of ordinary and common people on a journey together to better understand, follow, and relate to an extraordinary God. Whether you have yet to attend a church or you have investigated many, be assured that we would be thrilled to have you as our guest any Sunday or Wednesday service. We believe God calls us to love our neighbors and our community with simple acts of service. Hopefully, by serving them they will come to believe that God loves them, too. We also believe God calls us to grow in our faith; that we each play a role in the strengthening of others.
OUR JOURNEY
The Killeen Potter's House began in August 1984 in a small storefront building on 4th street in downtown Killeen next to Rickets Bakery. The church grew to about 12 people in about a year. In August 1988, the church began to grow and a new building was found in the 440 plaza. A revival began to stir as the church grew to about 40 people. In July 1989 revival continued as couples and families continued to get saved. A new building was sought as the church moved to Ann Blvd in Harker Heights, TX for added space and accommodations. The church membership jumped to around 100. By February 1992, the church began to outgrow its building and another move was in order. The church bought its first building on Comanche Avenue in Harker Heights. Ten families got together and pledged $1,000 each for the much needed down payment of $10,000 that the bank required. As God continued to add souls, in 1999, the church membership was close to 150 and another building was sought — a large storefront building off of Beeline Road in Harker Heights. Due to Relator's financial issues, the church had to move back to the Comanche building in 2000. In June 2001, the church moved back to Killeen with a storefront building, which was formerly a grocery store, on Rancier Avenue with a huge parking lot.
In March of 2003, Cole's Furniture was going out of business due to Mr. Cole retiring. The building was sold to the church after many obstacles were overcome.
Now in this current building, the Potter's House Church serves the community — civilian and military families, has launched 32 baby churches into the harvest field, 10 missionary works into Honduras, Mexico, China, Thailand, India, Philippines, El Salvador. and has two staff evangelists, with an attendance of approximately 250 people.
OUR ROOTS
The Potter's House is a Christian Fellowship Ministries' Church (CFM). CFM, Inc. was founded in 1970 by Pastor Wayman Mitchell. A spiritual fire was launched that is spanning the globe. Now, over 4,000 churches have been planted in over 150 nations of the world with the number growing daily. From that, crusades and conferences sprung up that are touching tens of thousands every year. This church is a product of that vision and is working to see it expanded in the short time that remains before Jesus' return. God has given us a vision for the day we live in. Our message is simple, yet it is the cornerstone of all truth. Jesus Christ is the only hope for man's salvation and that is true with every person in every nation on the globe. In a world full of empty dreams and false promises is a truth which grows stronger every year, and that is Jesus Christ and Him crucified!
LOCAL LEADERSHIP
In our local church, God has given us a powerful revival of men and we are obeying the command by Jesus in Matthew 28:19 to "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations..." As we have grown as a church, men have grown into leadership roles which have been the foundation of our ministers, our leaders and our Church council.
JAMES & RENEE ROSARIO
SENIOR PASTOR
James Rosario has been pastoring the Potter's House Christian Fellowship Church since 2010. After 20 years of pastoral experience carrying from Arizona to Virginia and now to Texas he brings a fresh vision of the gospel to our church and the Killeen community. He was saved as a youth at The Door Christian Center of Chandler, Arizona pastored by Joe Campbell.
NARUNGCHAI & JYNAE JACKSON
ASSISTANT PASTOR
Narungchai was saved in 2009 while serving on active duty, and Jynae gave her life to Christ in 2010. They met at a church concert in 2011, became friends, dated, and married in 2012 and have two wonderful children—Taliyah (11) and Tristan (7). They pastored in Copperas Cove, Texas for five years, building a church that continues to thrive today. God then led them to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where they pastored for six years, planted a new church and stepped into full‑time ministry, giving themselves to discipleship, outreach, and the building of God’s house. Today, the Jacksons serve in their mother church as assistant pastors.
RUDY & JAMIE TILLMAN
Follow-Up Pastor
Rudolph and Jamie Tillman faithfully lead our follow‑up pastoral ministry, bringing steadiness, compassion, and a deep love for people taking their first steps in Christ. Before stepping into their current role, they pastored in Flower Mound, Texas for several years, and left a solid work there.
Rudolph encountered Jesus at 19 years old, while Jamie met Christ while serving in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Hood.
Together, they are the proud parents of four daughters, and they minister with a warmth and unity that reflects their family’s strength. The Tillmans carry a genuine passion for helping new believers grow, heal, and find their place in the Kingdom
PATRICK & FELICIA JOHNSON
EVANGELIST
Patrick & Felicia Johnson has served as a Pastor for 3 years in Chicago, ILL, an Evangelist for 14 years, and a missionary in China for 4 years. With 25 years of salvation 22 of which has been spent as a pastor of CFM.
JOSE & DENISE CHAVEZ
Youth Pastor
Jose and Denise Chavez encountered the life‑changing grace of Jesus Christ in 2008 while in Houston, Texas—saved and married on the same day under the ministry of Pastor Richard Sterns. Jose, a Marine Corps Veteran and former Police Chaplain for the Galveston Police Department, and Denise, his partner in faith and calling, have walked with Christ for over 17 years. In 2016, they were launched to pastor in Galveston, serving five fruitful years before taking the church in Texas City in 2021. Now in 2025, Jose and Denise lead the youth of The Potter’s House Killeen, investing in the next generation with bold faith, vision, and a passion to raise future leaders for Christ.
OLLY & JOANN ILARRAZA
SPANISH PASTOR
Olly & Jo-Ann Ilarraza are home grown in the Killeen Potter's House church. They have been faithfully living for God since their youth. They've served in different capacities in the Killeen congregation for over 18 years, served as Evangelist for 5 years and now serve as Assistant Pastors. They have been saved for over 30 years and married for 20 years.
RICHARD & ROCHELLE GRAHAM
EVANGELIST
Evangelist Richard L. & Rochelle Graham has been saved in the Killeen congregation for over 20 years. They've been married for over 36 years. Richard served 21 years in the US Army, retired as a Sergeant First, and pastored churches in Dallas, TX, and Shreveport, LA.
MARVIN & ANGIE WELLS
EVANGELIST
Marvin and Angela Wells were saved in the Killeen church in 1987. In 1990 God called him from the military into the ministry. They have pioneered and planted churches. They now serve as a full-time evangelist on staff in the Killeen church.