Michelle is an ordained United Methodist Minister who has had the opportunity to serve in various contexts of ministry including three years as a missionary pastor in Cape Town, South Africa. Michelle grew up in Tampa, Florida. She attended seminary at Duke Divinity School. Michelle has an extensive background in leadership development and missional engagement. Her great love is…
Matt has been on staff since June 2016. He is passionate about worship and sharing the love of God with young people in ways that lead to real transformation. His wife Ashley is his best friend, and their three little boys, Miles, Parker, and Asher, keep them on their toes.
Sarah spent most of her childhood at Grace UMC, where she made lifelong friends, met her husband, and developed a relationship with God. She earned a degree in Music Education from Florida State University and spent six years teaching middle school chorus, orchestra, and musical theatre in St. Petersburg, FL. Over the past few years,…
Chris was born and raised in the United Kingdom and served in the British Special Forces. He attended Cranbrook College and has a certificate in electrical and mechanical engineering. He has several certificates including Red Cross AED and First Aid, plus another in CCTV installation. Chris is married and lives in Port St. John.
Our Ministry support coordinator assists the Sr. Pastor of the church with the organizing of ministry needs. She supports the overall hospitality ministries of the church, helping to organize lay leaders for events, and aiding Pastor Michelle with strengthening the life of the church through compassionate presence, organization, and creativity.
Nick Barth serves as Grace UMC’s choir director, and also is an associate conductor with the Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse. He regularly performs with various arts organizations throughout the area. Born and raised in Titusville, Nick is a conductor, composer, singer, performer, and private teacher. He holds in associate degree from Eastern Florida State College…
Mike and his wife Mary were married in 1965 and came to Merritt Island at that time, where he was on the opening faculty of Merritt Island High School. He still frequently substitutes there following his retirement and many times has met the children and grandchildren of his first students. He was a Brevard County Teacher of…
Leisha serves as the treasurer of Grace UMC, an important staff position that ensures the accounting functions of the church are handled professionally. She attends Grace with her husband Mark and raised two daughters who attended the preschool and church, Sydney and Sophie.
Jonell has been working part time as a receptionist at Grace since May 2019. She is retired from her full-time job as a medical transcriptionist and wanted something to keep her mind alert and earn a little extra money. Pastor Beth knew of her desires and invited her for an interview. She has been married…