The Team

Liz Schauerte
Worship Leader
Liz has an amazing ability to lead God's people into worship, and has been doing it from the age of 15! She was adopted from Korea, raised in New York, and was a missionary in Spain for nearly six years. It was in Spain that Liz met and would eventually marry Pastor Jimmy. Together they have two beautiful children, Haven & Malachi.
Jimmy Schauerte
Lead Pastor
Jimmy was born in New York and raised in California. He spent seven years on the foreign mission field pastoring at a church and directing a Bible College in Spain before moving back to the States to Plant Roots Church. Jimmy adores his family, is passionate about Jesus, and has a heart for missions. He is also currently working on his Masters Degree from Western Seminary.

Daisy Avalos
Administrator & Finances
Born in Ecuador, Daisy moved to NYC at 5 years old and has never left. She has an amazing heart for kids, the City, and to step in and serve wherever she's needed.


Faheem Smart
Outreach
Faheem was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He Graduated from Binghamton University and has been at Roots from day one. He is a faithful servant who is passionate about Jesus and people. Aside from all of the different hats he wears, Faheem organizes monthly outreaches for our church body.
Justin Dobrow
Tech
Sound & A/V
Justin came to know the Lord through Young Life Ministries at 16 years old and has been serving Jesus ever since. He is married to his beautiful wife Kalie, and they have two cats (Spumoni & Cannoli). Justin is a graduate of Oswego State University and works as a manager for NBC.


Dominick Washington
Youth Ministry
Dominick was born and raised in New York City and has such a big heart for the people who live here. God has given him a passion for the next generation and an incredible ability to connect with youth. He is currently a teacher and coach at The Geneva School of Manhattan.
Kaylie Acuna
Creative Ministry
Art & Design
Kaylie loves art and creativity! She uses her gift to glorify God with every chance she gets. Kaylie is a graduate of Calvary Chapel Bible College and served at our New York City campus for years. She has a heart for the city, the local church, and pouring into other women.
