Solid Rock Church of God in Christ

~ Our Staff ~

Assistant Pastor Willie Toliver, ordained to assist Superintendent Jerald K. Simpkins. Assistant Pastor Toliver and Missionary Catherine Toliver, wife of 38 years both serve as Presidents of the Couples Ministry for Solid Rock Church of God in Christ.

Born in the state of Illinois, Assistant Pastor Toliver is a loving father of 3 children and 9 grandchildren. He resided in San Diego, Ca for 25 years before moving to his current residence in Hayward, Ca in 2004.

Assistant Pastor Toliver served as an Elder under Bishop Roy Dixon at Faith Chapel COGIC for 12 years. He's a Licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of CA and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University.

Elder Kevin T. Lambert, ordained under Bishop J.W. Macklin and serving as Second Administrative Assistant to Superintendent Jerald K. Simpkins. Elder Kevin Lambert serves as the Dean Of Instruction, Trustee Board Chairman and Electronic System Coordinator for Solid Rock Church of God in Christ.

In 30 years of service to the Lord, he has worked to help men reclaim their lives, and mentored youth in public schools and church communities. Elder Kevin T. Lambert is the loving committed husband to Deborah Lambert and father of four children.

Deacon Rudy Cole, Rudolph Cole, the oldest of eight siblings, was born into a family that served the Lord with passion. His father was an ordained Elder and Mother was a strong prayer warrior - it is, therefore, not surprise that Rudy is a man of great character and integrity. Deacon Cole serves with distinction as Head Deacon, Head Musician, Vice President of the Men's Department and member of the Trustee Board.

Noteworthy is the fact that in the eight years that Deacon Cole has been a member of the Solid Rock Church Of God In Christ, he has only missed two (2) Sunday services. Deacon Cole is married to his lovely bride, Deaconess Carolyn Cole, a union which has lasted over twenty six (26) years.

Superintent Simpkins has come to trust in the consistent unwavering support and care that he enjoys from Deacon Cole. Solid Rock is blessed to have him as a member and leader. Deacon and Deaconess Cole have two children and two grandchildren.

Missionary Mae Williams was raised in Denver, Colorado as a third generation COGIC protégéé. After graduation from the University of Colorado, she re-located to Mountain View, California, and began attending the New Sweet Home COGIC, under the late pastor Supt. A.C. "Dad" Macklin.

She has trained as a Program Coordinator of Youth Ministries, Sunday School Teacher, Choir Director, Praise Team Leader, and Church Secretary. She also has a teaching degree for K-8 and is currently completing the Masters Degree Program. As member of Solid Rock Church she serves as special assistant to Pastor Simpkins, instructor of the New Members Class, Ministry Coordinating Advisor and Director of Missionary/Deaconess.