Our Staff
Senior Pastor
Dr. William Rice
Willy Rice returned to Calvary in 2004 to lead the church he considered his home. Willy completed his high school years, responded to God’s call to ministry, and met and married his wife Cheryl here at Calvary. Willy was called, licensed and ordained to preach at Calvary all under the leadership of Dr. William (Bill) Anderson, who pastored here for 27 years. In 2004, the church called Willy to come back home to serve as Senior Pastor.
Willy pastored the Hillcrest Baptist Church in Pensacola, FL for seven years. During that time, the church experienced great growth and more than doubled in size. The church built a new 2000 seat worship center in 2002. Prior to pastoring Hillcrest, Dr. Rice had pastored the Gladeview Baptist Church in Anniston, Alabama (1992-1997), the Cypress Lake Baptist Church in Tampa, Florida (1987-1992) and the Bethel Baptist Church in Dora, Alabama (1984-1987).
Dr. Rice is a graduate of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama with a B.A. degree (1985) and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree (1990) and a Doctor of Ministry degree (1996).
Willy is married to Cheryl (Baker). She is a graduate of Samford University and they have three children, Amanda, Anna, and Stephen, and three grandchildren.
Our pastors, leadership, and staff are a group of men and women wholeheartedly committed to Christ and carrying His life-changing message to the world. We are devoted to serving our members and our community. Everyone on our staff is warmly approachable and eager to help. You may contact any of us by e-mail or by phone at 727-441-1581 and the extension listed for each person.
Dr. David Rice
Executive Pastor
Ext. 7122
Dr. Jeremy Westbrook
Senior Associate Pastor
Ext. 7110
Tom Price
Lead Pastor of Administration
Ext. 7138
Brad Noblitt
Director of Worship Ministries
Ext. 7126
David Kilgore
Head of School
Calvary Christian High School
727.449.2247 x5311
Calvary Campus Pastors
Ron Cooney
Campus Pastor
Clearwater
Ext. 7104
Danny Bennett
Campus Pastor
East Lake
Tom Hudgins
Campus Pastor
Seminole
Team Calvary
Calvary Kids
Nancy Bentley
Director of Preschool Ministry
East Lake
Ashley Grubb
Calvary Kids Coordinator
Clearwater
Ext. 7121
Nate McKnight
Children’s Pastor
East Lake
Christy Ridgeway
Calvary Kids Director
Clearwater
Ext. 7264
Emily Pitts
Kids Worship Leader
Clearwater
Calvary Students
John Antonucci
Director of College and Young Adults
Ext. 7116
Justin Facenda
Student Pastor
Clearwater
Ext. 7136
Matthew Gibney
Associate Student Pastor
Clearwater
Ext. 7109
Matt Laughter
Student Pastor
Seminole
Nate McKnight
Pastor of Children and Students
East Lake
Kennon Wiley
Associate Pastor & Student Pastor
East Lake
Calvary Adults
John Antonucci
Director of College and Young Adults
Ext. 7116
Justin Breeden
Associate Pastor
Seminole
Mike Hasha
Pastor of Pastoral Care and Senior Adults
Ext. 7130
Amanda Stanton
Director of Guest Services
Ext. 7187
Kennon Wiley
Associate Pastor
East Lake
X150 & Missions
Dr. Jeremy Westbrook
Senior Associate Pastor
Ext. 7110
John Antonucci
Director of College and Young Adults
Ext. 7116
Paul Colton
Director of International Missions
Ext. 7115
Stephanie Shermeta
Director of Local Missions
Ext. 7186
X150 Apprentices
Andrew Hannigan
X150 Apprentice
Jillian Kane
X150 Apprentice
Sammy Rodriguez
X150 Apprentice
Hannah Shaffer
X150 Apprentice
X150 Interns
Tyler Dodson
X150 Intern
Casey Gray
X150 Intern
Shannon Rogers
X150 Intern
Jake Tsakos
X150 Intern
Creative Arts
Calvary Worship
Brad Noblitt
Director of Worship Ministries
Ext. 7126
Stan Collins
Director of Instrumental Ministries
Ext. 7132
Kyle Mullett
Campus Pastor
Calvary Christian High School
Ext. 7124
Matt Laughter
Worship Pastor
Seminole
Zeth Hill
Young Adults & Student Ministries
Worship Leader
Clearwater
Emily Pitts
Kids Worship Leader
Clearwater
Communications
Andrea Breeden
Communications Director
Ext. 7185
Jake Coonfare
Director of Video Production & Social Media
Ext. 7155
Danielle Kipp
Graphic Designer
Ext. 7191
Calvary Production
Rick Greenlee
Technical Director
Administration
Tom Price
Lead Pastor of Administration
Ext. 7128
Michael Soja
Director of Facilities
Ext. 7156
Lakhana Hart
Director of Finance
Ext. 7114
Nick Grosseibl
Lead IT Technician
Coming Up at Calvary
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Each year, Calvary Church gathers together to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ! For all service times across all campuses visit, Calvary.us/Christmas. If you would like to volunteer, contact the Guest Services Director at
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First Things-December 1
First Things from Pastor Willy – December 1 The holiday season has arrived! Let me be among the first to wish you Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas. It is always a joyful time of the year, yet also one where people with great needs
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Jesus You Alone – A Calvary Christmas
The Calvary Worship Team and Choir presents “Jesus You Alone: A Calvary Christmas” on Saturday, December 14th at 7:00 pm and Sunday, December 15th at 6:00 pm. We look forward to an evening of celebration with
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“Loved” Sermon Series
Pastor Willy Rice is preaching from John 3:16 in the new sermon series entitled, "Loved." Together, we will learn who God is, how God loves, gives, and
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