Leadership & Staff
Phone: 941-746-5711
About Tim
Family Information: Tim has been married to Deb for 36 years. They have three grown children: Marlo who is married to Ryan, lives in Palm Beach Gardens and has two children; Rusty who is married to Janice, lives in Jacksonville, FL, has three children with another due in February and Zach who is married to Amber and is in Pharmacy school in Denver, CO.
What the church means to Tim: Tim sees the church as a place for everybody! It is a hospital that exists for wounded and dying people who are seeking answers and finding them in Jesus.
How long Tim has been at Faith: Tim started as our Senior Pastor in December of 2009.
Favorite food: King Crab Legs
Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings (Trilogy) & Ben Hur
Favorite Bible character: David
Life Verse: 2 Cor. 5:9 - "I make it my goal to please Him."
Debbie Clark - Children's Minister (Birth - 5th Grade)
Email Debbie Phone: 941-746-5711
About Debbie
Family Information: Debbie graduated from Illinois State University in 1991 and she teaches second grade at Bradenton Christian School. She has two children, Josh who is 16 and Hailey who is 13.
What the church means to Debbie: Debbie sees the church as a place where everyone is invited to live life together for Jesus Christ, a place of encouragement and support where we worship our amazing God!
How long Debbie has been at Faith: She has been a member at Faith since August 1998. She began as the children’s director in September 2009.
Favorite food: Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite movie: It’s a Wonderful Life
Favorite Bible character: Abraham
Life Verse: Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.”
Tommy Craft - Youth Director (6th - 12th Grade)
Email TommyPhone: 918-607-7881
About Tommy
Family Information: Tommy has been married to his wife, Lauren, for 5 years. He graduated from John Brown University in May of 2007 and moved to Florida shortly after.
What the church means to Tommy: Tommy sees the church as both a place for the world to find healing, peace and love, as well as a collective group that has been challenged to live their lives with passion and selfless love.
How long Tommy has been at Faith: Tommy has been a part of Faith for the last two years and became the Youth Director here in January of 2009.
Favorite food: Does espresso count…if so it’s a no brainer
Favorite movie: Gladiator
Favorite Bible character: Peter
Life Verse: Isaiah 41:9&10 "You are My servant, I have chosen you and have not cast you away: Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
Phone: 941-746-5711
Family Information: My husband, Bill, and I have been married for 19 years. We have two children between us from previous marriages, and two granddaughters, Kayla, 6 and Tylar, 12. I’m originally from St. Louis, MO, but I’ve lived in Manatee County since I was 9 years old. I am blessed to have all of my family living here, so I enjoy a lot of family time. Bill and I spend our spare time with family, friends and of course, fishing.
What the church means to Gayle: Church is the place you fellowship with other believers. Faith Christian Church is a wonderfully warm atmosphere, where we come together to worship our Lord.
How long Gayle has been at Faith: I’ve worked and attended here for about three years.
Favorite food: Almost any authentic Chinese dish.
Favorite movie: Any sappy, romantic movie that involves a box of Kleenex
Favorite Bible character: Job - I am inspired when I read about the strength of his beliefs, in the shadow of many troubles.
Life Verse: I love the book of Proverbs. I’ve always liked quick answers, and it has an answer to every question.
Phone: 941-746-5711
About Josh
Family Information: Josh and Melissa have been married since June of 1997 and have 3 children; Luke, Zach and Aubrey. Both graduated of Florida Christian College in 1999 and have served in ministries at Sarasota Christian Church and now at Faith. Josh is a full-time chemistry teacher at Riverview High School and Melissa is a certified teacher who is currently a full-time mom.
What the church means to Josh: Josh sees the church as a place of caring; a place where needs are met and love is abundant.
How long Josh has been at Faith: Josh and his family have been attending Faith Christian since September of 2006. Josh started as our worship leader in June of 2007.
Favorite food: Stir Fry
Favorite movie: Anything Sci-Fi or Action/Adventure
Favorite Bible character: Paul
Life Verse: Ephesians 4:2- "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
About Paul
Family Information: Paul has been married to Sharon for 23 years and they have three boys: Alex, Zachary and Spencer.
What the church means to Paul: Paul and his family enjoy the friendships, style and warmth of the church.
How long Paul has been at Faith: Paul has been attending Faith since 2002.
Favorite food: Lobster
Favorite movie: I don't really have one, but the one I watched the most over the years has been an old one called "What's Up Doc?"
Favorite Bible character: Paul
Life Verse: 1 Timothy 4:8 "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come."
About Sam
Family Information: Sam retired from Allied Van Lines several years ago. He currently has the pleasure of caring for his two grandsons twice a week. Sam and his wife Delores have three sons: Robert and his wife, Brenda, live in Bradenton, FL with their two sons, Caleb and Benjamin; William and his wife, Jennifer, live in Severna Park, MD with their daughter, Sarahbelle, and baby due in May; John, their youngest, lives in Lombard, IL.
What the church means to Sam: Sam sees church as a place for both seekers and believers! It is a place where individuals can come to know the Lord and develop a clear understanding of his love and plan for them.
How long Sam has been at Faith: Sam and Delores started attending Faith with their eldest son, Robert and his wife Brenda, in the fall of 2004.
Favorite food: Spaghetti with meat sauce
Favorite movie: Chariots of Fire
Favorite Bible character: Peter
Life Verse: Matthew 12:50 “For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."
About Jeff
Family Information: Jeff has been married to Leslie for 20 years. They have a daughter, Brie, who is a senior at Palmetto High School, a son, Alex, who is a sophomore at Palmetto High, and "daughter", Jamie Goff, who joined the family in 2008 and is a freshman at State College of Florida. Jeff is the Executive Director of Westminster Shores, a senior active-living community in south St. Pete and Leslie is a physical therapist at Bay Area Physical Therapy in Palmetto. The Weatherheads moved to Florida in 2005 from just north of Cincinnati, OH.
What the church means to Jeff: Jeff sees our church as a group of people trying to be moldable clay to be used by God, to do the extraordinary, as we do life together.
How long Jeff has been at Faith: The Weatherheads have been at Faith Christian for 2 years, with Jeff serving as an elder since spring of 2009.
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite movie: Lady Hawk
Favorite Bible character: Peter
Life Verse: John 10:10b - "I have come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
Don Cahill - Minister of Recovery & Visitation
Email Don About Don
Family Information: On New Year's Eve 2009, Don and Mary Rose will be married for 30 years. They have 3 children, David who lives in North Carolina and is married to Cammie. Donna who is married to Lon and live in Vero Beach, Florida, and Dawn who is married to Patrick and live in Clermont, Florida. They have 5 grandchildren: Heather, Chris, Abby, Emma, and Mila; and 2 great grandchildren, Emily and Eli.
What the church means to Don: Don and Mary Rose were part of the group that founded Faith, and still have a dream of a church and school that will bring Jesus into the life of all seekers.
How long Don has been at Faith: Don was ordained into the ministry July 20, 2003 at Faith Church, and is employed as a Chaplain in a nursing home.
Favorite food: Pizza with everything on it
Favorite movie: I love all the old song and dance musical movies, and have a collection of Fred Astaire movies.
Favorite Bible character: Moses, he found there is no retirement in God's service
Life Verse: Isaiah 40:31 "He will renew our strength."
