Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Pastoral Staff

Jeff Robinson

Lead Pastor
Jeff Robinson is the Lead Pastor of Plant City Church of God and thrives on presenting the life-transforming gospel with passion and relevance.  As an Ordained Bishop with the Church of God, Pastor Jeff and Carla have served pastorates in Tennessee and Maryland, as well as Administrative Bishop for the denomination’s conferences in Indiana, Montana, and North & South Dakota, and presently serves as Regional Bishop.  He is a graduate of Lee University (1986) and holds an MBA from Georgia State University (1989).  The Robinsons have three adult children and one grandson, Oakland.

Carla Robinson

Women and Creative Events Pastor
Carla Robinson serves a dual role as Women’s & Creative Pastor. A Lee University Graduate who majored in Communications, Carla loves inspiring others to embrace “Life Abundantly” through the beauty found each day in every season of the journey.  Carla enjoys speaking, teaching, family, Auburn Football and professional Bull-riding.

Stone Robinson

Assistant Pastor
Pastor Stone is the Assistant Pastor with oversight for the church's Young Adult ministry.  He currently holds a Master's degree in Ministerial Leadership.  He looks forward to serving his church community in any way he can. 

Verlo Araya

Hispanic Ministries Pastor
VERLO ANTONIO ARAYA JOFRE es Ministro ordenado de Church of God Word Mission, su experiencia pastoral y empresarial lo han llevado a fundar empresas , iglesias y ministerios que se desarrollan activamente en toda Latinoamérica. Verlo y su esposa Maria Cecilia, actualmente son los Pastores hispanos en PCCOG donde junto a su familia están a cargos de construir la Iglesia hispana en esta hermoso lugar . Los Araya’s están casados desde hace 29 años y han construido una hermosa familia sacerdotal de 4 hijas , 3 yernos y 4 nietos los cuales aman y sirven a Dios con todo el corazón.
VERLO ANTONIO ARAYA JOFRE is an ordained Minister of the Church of God Word Mission. His pastoral and business experience has led him to found companies, churches, and ministries that are actively developed throughout Latin America. Verlo and his wife Maria Cecilia are the Hispanic Pastors at PCCOG, where together with their family they are responsible for building the Hispanic Church in this beautiful place. The Arayas have been married 29 years and have built a beautiful priestly family of 4 daughters, 3 sons-in-law, and 4 grandchildren who love and serve God with all their hearts.

Greg Davis

Children's Ministries Pastor
Pastor Greg has been serving as PCCOG's Children's Pastor for 29 years.  He serves with his wife Billie Jo and is proud to be a Plant City hometown guy.

Kevin Wilson

Worship and Arts Pastor
Pastor Kevin finds a song in everything. After all, music is medicine. Kevin and his wife Julie bring over 30 years of ministry experience to the team PCCOG, having served churches in PA, MD, VA, and OH as Youth, Worship, Associate, & First Impressions Pastors and Ministry Consultants. Their heart for God, love for people, and passion for worship connect to lead the congregation to Heaven’s throne room. Kevin & Julie are committed to using a variety of musical styles and genres to pave the way for generations & cultures to worship in unity together in this house.

Ryan Kennedy

Student Ministries Pastor
Pastor Ryan leads Plant City Student Ministries. The Lee University graduate has a heart to equip the next generation for leadership. Ryan serves with his wife Jessica and their two daughters.

Jomo Thomas

Director of Discipleship and Counseling
Pastor Jomo Thomas has been in pastoral ministry for 25 years.  Pastor Jomo Thomas possesses a Ph.D. in Education from Liberty University, a Master’s degree in theology from Moody Theology Seminary, and a Master’s degree in counseling for Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix. As the Pastor of Discipleship and Counseling, Pastor Jomo's aim and mission is to help all believers grow in their knowledge of God through the study of God’s word. In addition, Pastor Jomo assists the body of Christ and the community with living a life of wholeness and wellness by providing access to both Christian and mental health counseling services.  

Admin Team

Billie Jo Davis

Railynne Welch

Nursery Director
Ministry Assistant