Rick Sarmiento
Lead Pastor
Rick was born in Chicago and grew up in the city's western suburbs. Despite being a Northern Virginia transplant, he is a faithful Chicago sports fan in and out of season. Rick attended Norwich University, the Military College of Vermont and upon graduation served as commissioned officer in the U.S. Army. After his tour of active duty service, Rick worked for a soup company, a hardware store chain, and consulting firm before becoming an executive recruiter. Along the way, he added a new role to his plate - church planter - following his conviction that the Church of Jesus Christ is the hope of the world. Following a series of God moments and a call to ministry, Rick and group of friends began to meet to what would become New Season Community Church.
Rick holds a BS in Mathematics and an MBA from Norwich and a Master of Divinity from Regent University. He holds ministry credentials with the Assemblies of God. Additionally, Rick is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Aside from his career in the marketplace and role as the pastor of New Season, Rick's most important calling is being dad to Ricky, C.J., Micayla, Alex, and Angelina. He and his family have lived in Northern Virginia since 2002.
Rick holds a BS in Mathematics and an MBA from Norwich and a Master of Divinity from Regent University. He holds ministry credentials with the Assemblies of God. Additionally, Rick is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Aside from his career in the marketplace and role as the pastor of New Season, Rick's most important calling is being dad to Ricky, C.J., Micayla, Alex, and Angelina. He and his family have lived in Northern Virginia since 2002.
Shamere Curtis
Kids' Ministry Director
Shamere was born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica. She graduated from the University of Technology in Kingston, Jamaica with a BS in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. After graduating, Shamere worked in the hospitality industry until she migrated to the United States in 2006 and married her childhood sweetheart Chris the same year in Florida.
Shamere became a stay-at-home mom when their first child was born in 2008. She volunteered in the children’s ministry in the local church and completed a Certificate of Christian Ministry from the Intse Global Bible College in 2011.
In 2017, Shamere and Chris relocated to Virginia and now reside in Gainesville with their three children Chairo, Charisa and Christian. The family enjoys the changing of the seasons, playing games and spending time with friends and family. When not at home, Shamere can be found substituting in one of the local classrooms.
Shamere became a stay-at-home mom when their first child was born in 2008. She volunteered in the children’s ministry in the local church and completed a Certificate of Christian Ministry from the Intse Global Bible College in 2011.
In 2017, Shamere and Chris relocated to Virginia and now reside in Gainesville with their three children Chairo, Charisa and Christian. The family enjoys the changing of the seasons, playing games and spending time with friends and family. When not at home, Shamere can be found substituting in one of the local classrooms.