Leadership

Pastor John graduated from Southeastern University in 2007 with a major in Practical Theology and minors in both Youth Ministry and Church Music. He began serving at GGC during his senior year of college, and officially came on staff in 2007 as Youth Pastor. In 2013, he transitioned to full time and served as the Youth and Associate Pastor until being installed as Lead Pastor in February of 2024. He is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. Pastor John met his wife Joy while students at Southeastern University and they married in January of 2008. They now have four wonderful children who all love and serve Jesus together. Pastor John has a passion for people encountering the personal love God extends to each of us and seeing them become dedicated followers of Jesus.

Pastor Noah graduated from Elim Bible Institute & College in 2000 with a major in Biblical Studies and minors in both Pastoral and Youth Ministry. He later graduated from Northeastern Seminary with a Masters in Transformational Leadership. He has been an ordained minister with Elim Fellowship since 2009. He has served the Lord in the local church in many different roles over the years, such as, Youth, Worship, Associate, and Senior Pastor. He has also spent time serving in different capacities at Elim Bible Institute & College as the Director of Admissions, Ministry, and Resident Life. Pastor Noah married his wife Keri in 2006 and they arrived in Winter Haven spring of 2021 knowing the Lord was planting them here for a long next season. He officially came on staff here at GGC as the Associate Pastor in February of 2024. Pastor Noah has been called a practical theologian; he loves to help people break down principles from the Word of God into practical truths.

Kristin graduated from Southeastern University in 2008 with a B.A. in Elementary Education. She began serving GGC as a student ministry intern in 2002 while attending Southeastern. She officially came on staff as the Children’s Director in 2005, although she has served in many capacities over the years. Some of those roles have been as Volunteer Coordinator, Events Coordinator, and currently as Office Administrator,  and Worship Director. She has a love for travel and missions having ministered in India, England, Scotland, Spain, and El Salvador. Kristin married her husband Cody in 2014 and have two lovely children together. Although Kristin’s roles have changed over the years to meet many needs, her commitment to seeing GGC grow as a healthy body of believers has only continued to grow.

Miranda graduated from Warner University in 2023 with a B.A in Bible, Theology, and Ministry and a B.S. in Social Work. She has served on the mission field in El Salvador teaching English to Bible college students, working with the church’s youth ministry, while also, hosting & training visiting teams and interns. She has spent much of her time since being back, volunteering in many parachurch ministries, serving the local jail ministry, and being a part of most things here at GGC. She officially came on staff as Youth Director in February of 2024. Miranda loves spending time mentoring the next generation as evident in her role here and as a full-time librarian at Warner University.