Leadership
Bishop Holloway and Pastor Helena
Bishop Blair Holloway Bishop Holloway grew up in the San Diego County area. He attended Mt. Miguel High School in Spring Valley and then attended Grossmont College. As a teen, Bishop Holloway experimented with alcohol and drugs and continued to live a life on the edge. After graduating from high school, Bishop Holloway decided to play football and after 2 years received a football scholarship to Fresno State. While participating in spring football drills, he began to realize that something was missing in his life. He had attained his dream, but that didn’t really satisfy. One of the football players on the team identified Bishop Holloway’s hunger for something more and introduced him to Jesus Christ at the age of 20. Blair received his Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Fresno State. He received his Master of Divinity Degree from Oral Robert’s University. Bishop Holloway also holds a Master of Christian Studies From San Diego International Bible College Graduate School of Practical Ministry. Bishop Holloway is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Christian Life Center of San Diego. Bishop Holloway was consecrated to the office of Bishop in August of 2009 by the Church of God of Prophecy. Bishop Holloway is the President & Founder of Blair Holloway Ministries Inc., a ministry dedicated to 21st century leadership development. He and his beautiful wife Helena have been married for 31 years. They are the proud parents of 3 children, Jordan, Luke and Bianca. Blair has a heart for empowering God’s children to a life of Victory in Christ Jesus.
Pastor Helena Holloway Pastor Helena Holloway is a devoted mother of 3 children, a business woman, and serves alongside her husband Bishop Blair Holloway as Co-Pastor of Christian Life Center of San Diego. Helena accepted the Lord at the age of 5. She attended Oral Roberts University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications. Helena has earned the Master of Christian Studies Degree From San Diego International Bible College. She also is Certified Licensed Real Estate Appraiser. She has been the appraisal industry for the past 29 years. Helena is the President and Owner of H&H Real Estate Appraisal Services LLC. Helena has a heart for women and desires to empower Christian women to become whole in their spirit, soul and body. She believes that every woman can have peace and the fulfillment of their heart’s desires if they place Christ first in their life. Helena has been charged to raise up an army of intercessors and women who pray to the Lord of the Harvest for God to send out laborers into His harvest field.
Pastoral Staff
Associate Pastor Danny and Jenna Bell.
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Assistant Pastor Henry & Kathy Holloway Pastor Henry and Kathy Holloway have been members of Christian Life Center for 21 years. Pastor Henry and Kathy have been married for 59 years. They are the parents of 2 children; Blair and Aaron and have 5 grandchildren. Pastor Henry is a 24-year navy veteran and worked in the rigging industry for another 20 years. Pastor Henry serves as the director of Henrys Pantry a ministry that provides food and benevolence ministries to the San Diego community. Kathy worked in the financial and insurance industry and is retired and serves in our stewardship department. Pastor Henry is a 2005 graduate of San Diego International Bible College’s L.E.A.D. School of Ministry and served as an ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church for 10 years and Christian Life Center of San Diego for 5 years. Pastor Henry was ordained to the gospel ministry in 2008. Pastor Henry received his Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies from San Diego International Bible College and received a Honorary Doctor of Divinity for his contribution to the Body of Christ and Community over the past 45 years from San Diego International Bible College. Kathy received her Associate of Christian Ministry in Church Administration.
Assistant Pastor Ray & Pastor Trina Toilolo Pastor Ray and Trina Toilolo have been members of Christian Life Center for over 19 years. Pastor Ray and Bishop Holloway have known each other for over 41 years. Pastor Ray and Bishop Holloway played high school and college football together. Pastor Ray and Trina have been married for over 39 years and are the proud parents of 4 children; Ray Jr., Chasity, Levine, Sydney and 7 grandchildren and have been married for 38 years. Pastor Ray and Trina are 2003 graduates of San Diego International Bible College’s L.E.A.D. School of Ministry. Pastor Ray holds a Bachelor’s Degree from San Diego Christian College. Pastor Trina received her Associate of Christian Ministry in Athletic Chaplaincy from San Diego International Bible College. Pastor Raymond was ordained to the gospel ministry in 2006 and Pastor Trina was ordained in 2016. Pastor Ray and Pastor Trina are founders of GridIron Ministries Inc. which ministers to the student-athletes and youth of San Diego. Pastor Raymond and Pastor Trina are active in the sports lives of numerous adults, youth and children.
Pastor Tina –Pastor Tina has been a member of Christian Life Center for 12 years. Pastor Tina is a graduate of San Diego International Bible College’s L.E.A.D. School of Ministry. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from The University of California, San Diego. She is currently in graduate work finishing her Master of Christian Studies and her Master of Divinity. Pastor Tina has over 2o years of experience in planting churches and developing local church leadership. She loves people and teaching the Word of God. Currently she serves as the Pastoral Care Director over Convalescence Ministries and serves as our Pastor over Children’s Ministries. Pastor Tina also teaches and preaches the Word of God as one of our teaching pastors. She operates in the prophetic gifting and loves the Body of Christ.
Elder Team
Elder Wash Giddens
Elder Alex Gonzales
Elder Daren Moore
Elder Wayne Morris
Elder Steven Peters
Elder Walt Hutchins
Elder Ronald Gaines (Candidate)
Elder Myron Benn (Candidate)
Deacons
Deacon Robert J. Rush, Jr.
Deacon Anthony Lanatte
Deaconess Robyn Lanatte
Deaconess Jenna Bell
Deaconess Regina Giddens
Deaconess Lashaunda Gaines
Deaconess Debbie Gonzales
Deacon Morris Hardin
Deaconess Edna Moore
Deaconess Lonette Morris
Deaconess Cheryl Okuboye
Deaconess Helen Porter
Deacon Merle Porter
Deaconess Diana Saucedo
Deaconess Tammy Strayhorn
Deacon Cory Torregano
Deaconess Shelly Benn
Deaconess Niecy Watkins
Deaconess Ethel Young
Deaconess Brenda Allen
Deaconess Gilda Maldanado
Deaconess Antonette Robinson
Monique (Candidate)
Tommy Watt (Candidate)
Thomas Alailima (Candidate)
Donna Torregano (Candidate)
Doreen Alailima (Candidate)
Min. Interns 23
2023 Ministry Intern Graduates
Billy Smith III
Annally Ornate
Mia Jones
Doreen Alailima
Miguel Armindariz
Kristina Armindariz
Kimberly Watt
Tommy Watt
Pazel Jackson
Paul Brown
2024 Ministry Interns
Elder Steven Peters
Marina Alyss
Mariah Weed
Gina Amaro
Lisa Murrell
Jennifer Anthony
Ashley Nelson
Cristine Poumele
Anita Bookhart