Leadership & Council
AVODA House is supported by pastors, intercessors, council members, and professional advisors who bring wisdom, prayer, experience, and specialized guidance to the families we serve.
Our leadership structure is relational and assignment based. Council members are called upon according to their gifting, experience, and the needs of each household.
Pastoral Leadership
Our pastors provide spiritual oversight, pastoral care, and direction for the AVODA Family Governance Model. They help families discern next steps and coordinate support through the AVODA Table, Council, Institute, and trusted network of professional advisors.
Melrose Casanova
Areas of specialty:
Decision discernment
Major transitions
Conflict resolution
Family safety
Legacy planning
AVODA Pastor
Based in Charleston, South Carolina
Our pastors provide spiritual oversight, pastoral care, and direction for the AVODA Family Governance Model. They help families discern next steps and coordinate support through the AVODA Table, Council, Institute, and trusted network of professional advisors.
Juan Casanova
Areas of specialty:
Household leadership
Marriage support
First responder families
Immigrant families
Faith under pressure
AVODA Pastor
Based in Charleston, South Carolina