FAYEZ AYOUB | Lead Pastor
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Fayez grew up in Tallahassee and his family was a part of North Florida for most of his life. He became a follower of Christ at the end of his 9th grade year. He felt called to the ministry his senior year in high school. He started as the senior pastor in March of 2018. Fayez went to college at Clearwater Christian College and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Beach Theological Seminary. He also earned a Doctor of Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
His journey in ministry includes serving at Christian summer camps and helping at church plants. After seminary Fayez spent a year working with a missionary and church planter in Australia. When he returned to the States, he began to work at First Baptist Church of Merritt Island. He served there for almost 13 years in a variety of roles, including Youth Pastor, Children and Family Pastor, and Pastor of Outreach. |
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EDDIE TURNER | Discipleship & Worship Pastor
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Eddie joined the North Florida ministry team in March of 2023. A native of North Carolina, he has served as a worship pastor in Tennessee, Kentucky and Florida. He earned degrees from Mars Hill University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. While in Louisville for seminary, Eddie was blessed to meet and marry his wife, Rhonda, who has become his treasured partner for life and ministry. He and Rhonda enjoy being the parents of Nick, Macie and Zac.
Eddie has a deep longing for people to know and love the one true God! He wants people to see Jesus for who He really is, to personally experience His mercy and grace! This passion fuels his service as Discipleship and Worship Pastor. |
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ANNABROOKE GREENE | Admin Assistant
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Born and raised in South Georgia, I moved to Tallahassee with my husband, Aldo, to complete my Master’s Degree in Fine Arts at Florida State University where I teach in our Art Foundations Department. I have been involved in many areas of ministry at my local church including women’s and hospitality. I am passionate about creative communication and helpful service and have been serving NFBC as the Admin Assistant since 2021.
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LOGAN GEORGE | Student Pastor
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As a Tallahassee native, I have been involved in student ministries since I was fifteen. I graduated from North Florida Christian School and Flagler College, receiving a B.A. in Strategic Communication. I am currently pursuing a master's in divinity degree at The Southern Baptist Seminary. I enjoy working with students and desire to help students develop a strong foundation in their walks with Christ. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my wife India and our son, Greyson.
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EMILY GAY | Interim Children's Director
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I am a Tallahassee native that has been involved in the local church and children's ministries almost my entire life. I have served in various roles including kids camp counselor, Vacation Bible School emcee, Bible study leader, etc. I have been working in kids ministry at NFBC since 2022. I am excited to continue building relationships with our kids and parents and share the love of Christ through midweeks, Sunday mornings, and events!
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REBECCA SORENSON | Nursery & Pre-K Director
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I have lived in Tallahassee almost my whole life and call it home. I am a North Florida Christian School graduate and have a B.A. in Elementary Education with Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University. I interned in Children’s ministry while in college and after graduating taught 1st grade for a year. I have volunteered in Children's ministry in my local church since middle school. I enjoy working with kids and teaching them about Christ’s love. I seek to encourage and build up the families we serve.
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