“An individual shared with me about Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for me. After several weeks of wrestling with what Jesus had done for me I knelt down in a vacant field at around 3:00 in the morning and asked Jesus to forgive me of my sins and to save me. I was later baptized in the Suwannee river.”

Pastor Mark loves spending time wilderness hiking and camping with his children (and 12 grandchildren) in the mountains of NC. Each year he and his family love going to NC and cutting their own Christmas trees. His most cherished moment was when he married Deborah, his wife of 40 years. And his favorite saying is “if you’re going to be dumb, you gotta be tough!”

From finance to law to the military and politics, Hunter’s calling into the ministry has certainly been unconventional. If you ask him, he’ll tell you his story points to the amazing providence of God and His relentless pursuit of His children for His glory. Hunter is married to his wife Jane and has five boys.

Pastor Tim accepted Christ at 23 years old at a youth event, and has been married to his wife Tonya. Together they have 2 boys and love hunting, fishing and trips to the mountains. Tim is the jokester of the office, and always has a way to make you laugh.

Gretchen serves as our worship leader and Women’s Ministry Director. She is married to her husband Matt, and together have 3 children. Gretchen’s testimony is that “whatever life has thrown our way, one thing remains, God is good (even in the bad). Gretchen is a lover of books and coffee, and definitely has the coziest office in the hallway!

Gregg serves both as the senior adult pastor, and the children’s pastor. Gregg and his wife Heather have 3 children and all enjoy a day out on the boat or a vacation at the lake. Gregg is in competition with Marc on the title of “chillest in the office” and has a lot of wisdom to spread around!

Marc was raised in our church and started deepening his faith during his youth years. He has a passion for serving and ministering to our students. Marc loves being outside! He is a “chill pill” in human form and loves to “embrace the awkward”. He is married to his wife Taylor and together they have 2 children.

Matthew was raised in this church and loves that he can serve the church he grew up in! Matt deepened his passion for Jesus during his college years, and developed a passion for other young adults and missions both local and abroad. Matt loves to spend time with his family and enjoy the outdoors through surfing, hunting, boating and playing sports.

Mark is the newest “Mark” on staff, so we call him “Mark P”. (We have a lot of Marks!) Mark P has been married to his wife Robin for nearly 40 years. They have 2 children, one whom is with the Lord now. Mark pastored a church for 13 years, and has taught for Liberty and Barry Universities in both religion and theology. He loves to see people growing in their faith through discipleship!

Kelly has been attending our church a long time, and was saved and baptized at our old location back in 2000. She is married to her husband Isaac and has 5 daughters and 6 grandchildren! She loves singing on our worship team and spending quality time with her family!

Nason moved to Florida in 2012 and quickly fell in love with Turning Point. He joined the worship team and serves on the drums. He was saved at a young age, and re-committed his life to Jesus at 18. He is married to his wife Martha and have 1 child together. He loves to play music, surf, ride motorcycles and boat out on the water. He is also the one typing the words you are reading :)

Lynne was born, raised, and married in St. Augustine. The US Navy moved her family to Pensacola for a few years where she and her husband, Kevin, were saved. When returning to her hometown, Lynne made Turning Point her church home and became Turning Point Christian Academy’s principal in 2008. Kevin and Lynne have been married for over 30 years, have 7 children, 3 daughters in love, and 5 grandchildren. The beach, the river, amusement parks, or anywhere to make memories is her happy place! Family time is the best time!