About the Founders
Cousins with a burden for young adults
Meet the founders of SOMOS. Born cousins, Melissa Carrillo, Benjamin Romero, and Johanna Romero (siblings) became ministry partners in 2021. Their journey started earlier in 2013 on the campus of Pensacola Christian College. God called both Melissa and Benjamin (cousins who are six months apart) to attend Pensacola Christian College. It was during their college years that Benji and Melissa initially felt God's calling to start a retreat and a ministry geared for young adults. They realized that young adults need much encouragement and biblical training but are often forgotten by their local churches. Following the cousins' graduation from college, all three cousins moved back to California to work their careers and serve in their local churches, Iglesia Bautista Del Valle de Temecula under Pastor Salvador Carrillo (Melissa's father) and Jordan Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Benjamin Romero Sr. (Benji and Johanna's father). After much prayer, Melissa, Benjamin, and Johanna organized the first SOMOS Young Adults Retreat located on the campus of Camp Ironwood in Newberry Springs, CA. The first year was a success as many singles joined to be challenged in their walk with Christ, fellowship, and have a fun time.
Our Commitment
As Founders of SOMOS, we are dedicated to upholding the role of the local church and local church pastor in the life of each young adult's life. We believe SOMOS is only made possible with the support of local churches and pastors with a burden to see their young adults follow Christ.
Our Burden
Our burden for young adults is that they would be encouraged in their walk with Christ and that they would be challenged to know God and His Word on a deeper level. 2 Timothy 3:16 said, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."
