Meet Our Pastors

Pastors Gary and

Keri Baldelli

Pastors Gary and Keri Baldelli founded His Vineyard Christian Fellowship in 1988. They were both born and raised in Danbury CT and both come from very large families. In 1981, Pastor Gary suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury that left him a quadriplegic. He met Pastor Keri at an evangelistic event in 1983. After 3 years of strong friendship they fell in love and knew that God had brought them together. They were married in 1987, and became ordained pastors in 1988. Pastor Gary is a revelatory teacher with a father’s heart, Pastor Keri is a gifted teacher and operates in the prophetic. They are both firm believers in five fold ministry(apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers), which are the framework of the church. They believe all things are done through the leading of and submission to the Holy Spirit. They have given their lives to serve in the glorious kingdom of God and could not imagine their lives being any other way.

UPDATE: Our beloved Pastor Gary went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2024. Although his absence is felt deeply by Pastor Keri and the family of His Vineyard, we continue the work he founded. In obedience to the Lord, Pastor Keri has accepted the responsibility of continuing the legacy of Pastor Gary and His Vineyard by continuing to pastor.

Meet our Elders

“So guard your hearts. Be true shepherds over all the flock and feed them well. Remember, it was the Holy Spirit who appointed you to guard and oversee the churches that belong to Jesus, the Anointed One, which he purchased and established by his own blood.”

Acts 20:28

Elder Eva
Elder Eva Llanos has been a long standing, faithful member of His Vineyard. Eva’s husband Armando and Eva were ordained as elders in 1996 and 1998. Armando had an amazing ability in helping the leadership get through challenges by reminding us “This too shall pass.” Our precious Elder Armando went home to be with the Lord on June 11, 2019. Elder Eva continues to serve, operating as a teacher with profound wisdom in her ability to paint a picture so the Word can be understood. She is a compassionate, humble servant whom we love dearly.
Elder Tony
Elder Bela
Elders Tony and Bela Soares have been loyal and committed members of His Vineyard for decades. They were ordained as elders in 2012. As a couple, they work together beautifully, complimenting one another’s gifts. Elder Tony has a strong gift of exhortation and truly knows how to make people feel welcome. He has been a pillar of strength to this ministry and we are very grateful that God has planted him here. Elder Bela embodies the beauty of the Lord with her ability to love and encourage. She is sensitive to the Holy Spirit in leaving the ninety-nine and going after the one. They are both a tremendous blessing to this house.