MEET THE
SENIOR PASTOR
DR. WILLY RICE
Dr. Willy Rice, and his wife, Cheryl, are invested in building relationships to bring people to dynamic life in Christ! Willy has pastored churches in the south eastern United States for over 35 years, and has a passion for teaching the Word of God in an engaging and understandable way.
Willy was called, licensed and ordained to preach at Calvary under the leadership of Dr. Bill Anderson, who pastored Calvary Church for 27 years. Willy Rice returned to Calvary in 2004 to lead the church he considered his home.
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 and Cheryl have three children, Amanda, Anna, and Stephen, and six beautiful grandchildren.
SENIOR STAFF
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.
DR. DAVID RICE
Teaching Pastor
RON COONEY
Executive Pastor
DAVID KILGORE
Head of School
Calvary Christian High School
TOM PRICE
Lead Pastor of Administration
BRENT REEVES
Senior Associate Pastor
CAMPUS PASTORS
TIM COTLER
Crystal Beach Campus Pastor
RILEY LESTER
East Lake Campus Pastor
DAN PIGSLEY
Seminole Campus Pastor
Worship & Production Ministries Team
KYLE MULLETT
Lead Pastor of Worship & Production Ministries
CHRISTIAN LAMB
X150 Apprentice
Worship
STAN COLLINS
Director of Instrumental Ministries
JOSEPH PRICE
Worship Pastor
Seminole
NICK GROSSEIBL
Lead Production Director
KAMDEN WILEY
Production Coordinator
Crystal Beach
JACOB PLAZA
Production Director
East Lake
BEN WOODARD
Production Coordinator
Next Generation Ministries Team
NATE MCKNIGHT
Lead Pastor of Next Generations Ministries
CANDACE VASQUEZ
Director of Children’s Ministry
Clearwater
NANCY BENTLEY
Lead Director of Children’s Ministries
East Lake
MELISSA MOCK
Lead Director of Special Needs Ministries
CHRISTY RIDGEWAY
Lead Director of Preschool Ministry
Clearwater
THEO TSAKONAS
Director of Children’s Ministry
Seminole
JILLIAN KANE
Kids Ministry Coordinator
DEBBIE KEYES
Director of Preschool Ministry
Crystal Beach
TOM COONEY
Lead Pastor of Student Ministries
Clearwater
JIMMY DODSON
Director of Student Ministry
Seminole
NIKKI BRONSON
Director of Preschool Ministry
East Lake
ANDREA HUBBARD
Coordinator of Preschool Ministry
Clearwater
MATT GIBNEY
Director of Student Ministry
East Lake
AMANDA STANTON
CCHS Director of Discipleship
SHAWN LINCOLN
Director of Student Ministry
Crystal Beach
NICOLE COONEY
Next Generation Ministry Assistant
Connection Ministries Team
JUSTIN FACENDA
Lead Pastor of Group Ministries
KENNON WILEY
Lead Pastor of Guest Services
MIKE HASHA
Pastor of Care & Senior Adults
ANDREA BREEDEN
Lead Director of Connections
RACHAEL RUSSO
Director of Guest Services
Seminole
LAUREN NEE
Director of Guest Services
Clearwater
KELLY MYER
Director of Connections
Clearwater
MEGHAN DAVIS
Director of Guest Services & Connections
East Lake
TAYLOR SMITH
Groups Ministry Assistant
X150 & MISSIONS
DR. PAUL COLTON
Pastor of Mobilization and Sending
LANEY GIBNEY
Director of Community Engagement
TYLER DODSON
Director of College & Young Adults
X150 APPRENTICES
TROY SIROCHMAN
X150 Apprentice
Missions
SETH ROCKETT
X150 Apprentice
Students
GARRECK DURATO
X150 Apprentice
Missions
SKYLA DURATO
X150 Apprentice
Missions
OLIVIA NEE
X150 Apprentice
Guest Services
X150 INTERNS
KAERIS WILEY
X150 Intern
Next Generation
LUCAS ARAUJO
X150 Intern
Worship
MICAH BRISTOL
X150 Intern
Worship
MADISEN RUST
X150 Intern
Next Generation
JOSIAH KRAUS
X150 Intern
Worship
Creative Ministry Team
ANTHONY RUSSO
Pastor of Creative Ministries
MAGGIE SESSIONS
Creative Arts Project Manager
JAKE COONFARE
Director of Video Production & Social Media
MATT BANTHER
Resident Director of Digital Engagement
DANIELLE KIPP
Art Director
ADMINISTRATION
LAKHANA HART
Chief Financial Officer
JOY WEAVER
Accounts Payable
MICHAEL SOJA
Director of Facilities
RACHEL CHAND
Executive Assistant to the Senior Pastor
NATALIE TOLE
Staff Accountant
BETH VOSPER
HR/Finance Assistant