Meet Our Current Team
Barry Cockerill - President of Board of Directors & Spiritual Leadership Team Member
“I am Barry Cockerill, and I love Jesus! I have been his disciple for 55 years and counting, and the more I know him, I want to know even more.”
Michael Harper - Lead Pastor, Spiritual Leadership Team Member, Men’s Ministry Co-Leader, and Missionary
Whitney Harper - Spiritual Leadership Team Member, Women’s Ministry Co-Leader, Tech Leader, and Missionary
Michael and Whitney Harper have been serving Tavira Christian Centre International in many ways since they joined the church in May 2023.
Jim Bellamy - Treasurer
Jim & newly married wife, Colleen, joined TCCI in January 2025. Following a first visit in September 2024, where he found the hospitality & Spirit of Christ in the people worshipping the LORD at TCCI.
Sheri Newkirk - Women’s Ministry Co-Leader & Board Secretary
“Hi! I’m Sheri Newkirk, and I have been blessed to live in Portugal since 2022, and even more blessed to be in the fold of TCCI since early 2023.”