Leadership
Pastors & Staff

Pastors Charlie and Susie Coker carry an Apostolic and Prophetic anointing that drives them to preach the uncompromising, unapologetic truth of the Word of God with the love, mercy, and compassion of Jesus Christ.

Pastors Michael and Lisa Shannon minister within the body of Christ using their God given gifts and talents while serving in various leadership capacities over the past 25 years.  They presently serve as Elders, at Identity Church.  They have been blessed by their calling to serve as counselors helping families navigate the addiction and recovery process, into wellbeing and wholeness, through the guidance and power of Holy Spirit.
 

Rodney and Debbie Matteson have been serving the Lord for over 20 years, and were ordained as Elders at Identity Church in 2013.

Gary and Kathy have been married for 43 years.  Kathy‘s father left when she was an infant and God became her father.  Her relationship with him has developed over a lifetime.  Gary came to the Lord at 40 and it transformed his life.  Having received freedom personally he became passionate for deliverance.  Gary and Kathy have worked in the deliverance ministry for over 25 years and serving as Elders at Identity Church is their privilege and joy.

Evan is a father who is honored to lead the youth at Identity.  His heart is for the community.  He knows the beat of his hometown, sees the need, and is excited for what’s to come.  The message has greatly impacted his life.   Evan says , "I wouldn’t want my life spent any other way.” 

Evan is a father who is honored to lead the youth at Identity.  His heart is for the community.  He knows the beat of his hometown, sees the need, and is excited for what’s to come.  The message has greatly impacted his life.   Evan says , "I wouldn’t want my life spent any other way.” 

Christy has been volunteering and teaching in children's ministry for over 35 years. She worked as a ministry assistant to the Children's Pastor at New Hope Church in Kodak, TN from 2006-2012.  She  and her husband Ted have been married for 6 years.  They reside in Eustis, FL and have been attending Identity church for a little over 5 years. Christy is passionate about teaching children the word of God.  She enjoys creating a fun and safe space for your children to come and learn.  You will often hear her telling others, "if we don’t teach our children to follow Christ, the world will teach them not to.”

Kevin initially came to us from Massachusetts and moved to Florida in the early 90s.
He worked in the television industry for 20+ years
He brings his experience in television, audio,/video, and podcasting to Identity Church. 

Since 1987, Karen has been teaching and traveling imparting her gift according to Romans 1:11, locally and internationally. Author of several books and leadership teaching materials she encourages those called to the Ministry of Worship Arts to walk worthy of their calling, to prosper and impart to others; that Habakkuk 2:14 would become a reality.  Karen has been involved in Prayer Ministry for over 30 years, facilitating groups, teaching and imparting the significance of all types of prayer, building prayer teams, teaching on spiritual mapping and associated topics.

35 years ago Jeromus and Sandra were baptized and saved.  Sandra served in hospitality, while Jeromus served as an usher and greater.  Both were part of the "Age Ministry".   After moving to Florida each received their minister licenses.

Preston was born in the great state of Texas. He then moved to and was raised in Wisconsin. Preston got saved in March of 1978.A veteran of the United States Navy, He spent time stationed in Long Island New York, before settling in Florida with his wife of 12 years Diana. Through thick and thin, Preston has always felt the closeness of Christ's footsteps. The call to see men of God encourage and hold each other accountable is something near and dear to Preston's heart. Since first attending Identity church in  2016, Preston and his wife have been faithful to both the ministry and to the call on their lives.