OUR TEAM
Gabby Alzate
Vision + Teaching Pastor | Founder
Gabby is a founding pastor of El Camino Covenant Church, serving bi-vocationally as both a pastor and the Executive Director of Because Justice Matters. Her leadership has been shaped by years of ministry alongside women, youth, and families in San Francisco, and she is currently completing her Doctorate of Ministry in Christian Community Development. She is passionate about forming spaces where people are known, encounter Jesus, and grow into the fullness of who God created them to be.
And, she is married to Mateo. :)
Mateo Alzate
Next Gen + Worship Pastor | Founder
Mateo is a founding pastor of El Camino Covenant Church, serving as both the Youth (Next Generation) Pastor and Worship Pastor. Born in Colombia and raised on the mission field, his leadership has been shaped by decades of ministry and a deep commitment to discipleship and worship. He holds a Master’s degree in Christian Community Development and a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Leadership with a minor in Music Ministry.
Mateo is passionate about discipling young people and creating spaces where others can encounter God through worship. He has been married to Gabby for nine years.
He also has a well-documented ability to turn a simple conversation into a multi-hour deep dive on theology, usually without realizing it.
Sylvia Kamande
Family + Children’s Pastor | Founder
Sylvia is a founding pastor of El Camino Covenant Church, serving as the Family and Children’s Pastor and as a liaison with Because Justice Matters. Originally from Kenya, her leadership has been shaped through years of serving children, youth, and families across diverse communities in Central and South America, and now in San Francisco. She is passionate about nurturing children and families as they discover abundant life in Jesus, creating spaces where they feel safe, known, and deeply loved by God.