PASTOR GEOFF
Pastor Geoff Buck has retired as an assistant pastor at Calvary Monterey for the past 15 years. He is a veteran of 52 years overall in church planting, conference speaking, establishing a Bible College, and pastoring. His passion and burden is to make the Bible practical in all areas of life to all ages. Personally he loves running, snorkeling in Monterey Bay, reading, motorcycles, and hanging out with wife Denise and their 4 kids and 7 grandkids. Geoff is now pursuing this ministry called Strengthening the Churches to serve and support pastors around the country. Geoff can conduct a number of different conferences, but more importantly he will minister to the personal and private needs of pastors and their families.
DENISE BUCK
Denise and Geoff met in college, were college sweethearts and have been married for 49 years. Denise has always had a love for the Lord and a strong, growing walk with the Lord since coming to Christ, at the age of 18, in college. She also has a heart for ministry and has always supported Geoff in his ministries and worked behind the scenes in Kid’s Church, Women’s Ministry and Missions Outreach. For the last 14 years Denise has been privileged to serve at Calvary Monterey as the Women's Ministry Director, teaching Bible Studies, facilitating Women's Mentoring and as the Women's Counselor. However, Denise has now retired (December 6, 2023) from Calvary Monterey to join Geoff full-time in retirement and in StrengtheningtheChurches.com. As a Biblical Counselor for more than 25 years now, Denise will also be available for some counseling ministry as she and Geoff serve pastors and congregations around the country through Strengthening the Churches. Denise enjoys the beach, the mountains, playing with children and long walks. As a Biblical Counselor for many years now, Denise will also be available for some counseling ministry as she and Geoff serve pastors and congregations around the country through Strengthening the Churches. Denise hopes to continue her counseling ministry through STC by meeting with Pastor’s wives and women in ministry roles, as much as possible. You can contact Denise at denisebuck701@gmail.com for potential counseling requests. Denise loves to hike, walk the beach, retreat to the mountains, play with her grandchildren and read good books.