Rob Verdeyen 

Senior Pastor 

Hi, I’m Rob — and I’d love to meet you! My wife, Susie, and I moved to Corvallis in 1995 after I served six years as the High School Pastor under Pastor Chuck Smith at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa in California. We’ve been married for over 30 years, and I’m still “head over heels” in love with her. God has blessed us with two wonderful married daughters and a son who recently graduated from Oregon State University.

From the very beginning, my heart has been stirred for prayer. The prayer meetings at Calvary Corvallis have been at the center of everything God has done here since day one. I’m passionate about teaching the Bible verse by verse and sharing the good news of Jesus. In fact, it’s a rare Sunday when someone doesn’t surrender their life to Him — and there’s nothing I love more than watching that happen.

God has also given me a lifelong call to take people to Israel. In 2023, I led my 16th tour there, and I hope to keep going for the rest of my life. When I’m not at the church or preparing to teach, you’ll probably find me on my mountain bike, enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Summer is my favorite time of year because we get to gather for worship in our outdoor amphitheater under the warm Oregon sun.