Our Elders

Two Rivers Bible Church is an elder-led church, which means a team of spiritually mature leaders prayerfully guides the direction, teaching, and care of our church family. Our elders serve as shepherds — protecting, teaching, encouraging, and helping our church stay faithful to God’s Word.

They work closely with our pastor, ministry staff, and support volunteers to make sure everything we do reflects the heart of Jesus and the mission He’s given us.

Our elders are committed to:

  • Guarding the doctrine and biblical teaching of our church

  • Shepherding the congregation with wisdom, prayer, and compassion

  • Supporting and encouraging the pastor and ministry teams

  • Leading with humility, integrity, and servant-hearted leadership

At Two Rivers, the elders don’t just make decisions — they care for people. They pray, they listen, they guide, and they help our church grow in spiritual health.

We’re grateful for each elder who gives their time, their heart, and their lives to shepherd this church family.
 
 

DR. JESSE ELIZONDO

LEAD PASTOR & ELDER

 

 

 

SPOUSE: Marisa Elizondo

CHILDREN & AGES: Caleb 21, Nemi 20, Ziana 19, and Zoe 11

BRIEF TESTIMONY

My sophomore year in college, 1998, I met a Campus Crusade Staff at a Billy Graham Crusade in San Antonio who invited me to his bible study group.There he shared about the holiness of God, my inevitable separation from Him due to my sin and the Savior who alone could bridge that gap and restore me into an intimate and personal relationship with Him. It is then that I had faith.
 

MINISTRY & EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Texas State University in ‘01 (BA)
Dallas Theological Seminary in ’06 (ThM)
Texas University of Theology in ’25 (DMin)
 
Internship at Stonebriar Community Church under Chuck Swindoll
 
Residency at Hill Country Bible Church under Tim Hawks
 
Church Planted and chartered Two Rivers Bible Church in ’08
 
Over 25 years of entrepreneurial ministry leadership experience ranging from Youth Director, Young Life Staff, Apartment Life Staff, Cru Student Leader, Church Planter, Soccer Coach, Lead Pastor, Board Certified Christian Counselor.
 
 

KYLE KORICANEK

ELDER

 

 

 

SPOUSE: Paige Koricanek

CHILDREN & AGES: Evyn Koricanek (6) Sonnie Koricanek (4)

BRIEF TESTIMONY: I grew up in the church and accepted Christ as a child. I have not known life without knowing Christ. In high school and college I didn’t have an official church home but attended different churches with family and friends. After becoming an adult I realized the importance of being involved in a community of like-minded Christians and started our search for a church home. When we moved to Texas the search started over and we fell in love with Two Rivers. Authentic people that want to grow in Christ are exactly who we need in our lives.

EDUCATION: B.S. in Health and Sports Science from Northwestern OKlahoma State University in Alva, OK

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I enjoy hunting, fishing, and exposing my family to new experiences. Being involved in agriculture, I enjoy being outdoors and working with my hands alongside my family to earn an honest living.
 

JIMMY TUMA

ELDER

 
 
 

SPOUSE: Brenda D. Tuma

CHILDREN & AGES: Kaitlyn 30, Kassidy 28, Bailey 24 and Danni 21

BRIEF TESTIMONY:  Moved to Gonzales area in 2011, to begin our journey taking responsibility for our family farm.  Began my initial  walk 1998 – baptized sunrise service Easter Sunday.     I felt that I had found  a home at  TRBC in 2014 with our first visit, thanks to everyone that we met and how we were received.     I believe everyone has their own trials and tribulations , but we must try and do the best we can with what we are provided and have faith that GOD will provide what we need.  I am very honored to be considered for this new challenge and opportunity.  

EDUCATION: SouthWest Texas State University 1990 BBA – CIS

HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Anything  Outside: Raising grass and cattle