Background

Robert Carrillo grew up in California and was educated at the University of San Diego and San Diego State University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in History and Social Work. Later, Robert studied at Pepperdine University, where he received a Master's in Divinity. Robert recently completed a doctorate in Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary.

He currently serves as Vice President of the Mountain Theological Seminary and President of The Way Ministry. Michele has served in the ministry for over 37 years and recently completed training in Spiritual Coaching and Spiritual Formation. Robert and Michele have been married for 34 years and have three adult children and four grandchildren. Robert and Michele were baptized in the Poway Church of Christ in 1981 and 1983. They entered the ministry as missionaries, planting churches in Mexico City and Miami. He and Michele also led churches and ministries in Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and New York.

After returning to San Diego, they led the San Diego church of Christ for 10 yrs. Robert Carrillo then served as CEO of HOPE worldwide for four years. They recently served the Metro region of Los Angeles from 2019 -2024.

He is an Evangelist and Teacher with the Los Angeles church and serves on the ICOC Global Teachers and Minister Wellness committees as well as the US SCUAD.

He and Michele remain deeply in Love, enjoying their children, grandchildren, two dogs, and a parrot. According to Robert, the study and practice of Spiritual Formation has been a life-changing experience. He feels a special calling from God to help leaders and mature Christians to mature and experience a transformative walk with God.