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.
Niki has served in children’s ministry for more than 30 years and joined the Grace team in 2019. Teaching children that Jesus wants to be their friend forever is the best part of serving at Grace!She married Charlie, our facility manager, in 1988. Together they have six kids and are soon to have their first…
Our Ministry support coordinator assists the Sr. Pastor of the church with the organizing of ministry needs. She will help bring support to overall hospitality ministries of the church, help to organize lay leaders for events, and aid Pastor Michelle with strengthening the life of the church through compassionate presence, organization, and creativity.
Tom has been a member of Grace UMC since 2016 and actively involved in the Music Ministry since 2017, but has led worship music here in Florida for over 20 years. In addition to his duties at Grace, Tom is an Associate Director with The Historic Cocoa Village Playhouse, the CFO of Family Health Center…
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…
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…