Staff & Leadership

Gary married Linda in 1978 and they have three children. Their children are all married, living in Fort Myers, and have given him nine grandchildren. Gary is our Lead Pastor at FCC and speaks most Sundays. He is passionate about men’s ministry and leads multiple trips a year that appeal to men. He guzzles coffee, rides motorcycles, backpacks mountains, and kayaks the everglades.

Matt and his wife Janice have been married since 1999 and have four children: Drew, Nathan, Jake and Ella. Matt joined our staff as co-lead pastor after planting and serving a church in Joliet, Illinois for 15 years. He leads our ministry staff and develops our strategic initiatives to connect as many people as possible to Christ and to each other, helping them become fully devoted disciples of Jesus. His hobbies and interests include reading, studying theology, running, fast cars, the Oklahoma Sooners and the San Francisco 49ers.

John has been married to Donna since 1985 and together they have two grown children. Zach is a Youth Pastor in Tallahassee and Jenna teaches first grade in Fort Myers. John has been on staff at FCC since 1982. He currently serves as Executive Pastor and provides staff oversight for our missions team and for our preschool, Connection Point. John loves the Church and is passionate about helping people be successful in living out their faith. He also loves spending time with his family and the Tennessee VOLS!

Alycia has been married to Daniel since 2015 and together they have two kids, Bailey and Marcus. Alycia started as a children's ministry intern in college until God led her to full-time ministry in 2016 in Lanett, Alabama. Alycia is passionate about making sure every kids knows they are loved. In her free time she also loves to cook, walk with her dogs, and watch movies.

Justin and Morgan have been married since August 2015. They have two kids, Macey and Brooks. They also have two dogs, Luna and Maya. Together they have been serving in full-time student ministry since 2015. Justin has a heart for building relationships and helping students become Kingdom workers!

Jimmy Akers is a dreamer and creative that follows Jesus, loves his family & shares hope. He is originally from Baltimore, Maryland but now lives in Southwest, Florida with his wife Dee and their world changer, R. He has been in pastoral ministry since 2005 and is currently serving FCC as a Pastoral Utility Knife. He enjoys sharing God’s word on the preaching team, helping people connect through life-giving relationships, and walking with people as they take steps in their faith journey. He also serves kids in Kenya as a Child Sponsorship Storyteller and Missionary with New International. Jimmy also travels to speak for Child Sponsorship and serves on short-term missions projects. He enjoys creating and sharing hope-filled content through speaking, writing, music and podcasting. For more info, check out his website dontdolifealone.com

Sean is married to his patient wife, Amy. They have two amazing kids that enjoy music, art, and video games. Sean has been the Worship Pastor at FCC since 2019. His desire is to create an atmosphere for the volunteers he serves and the congregation he leads that points them to Jesus with as few distractions as possible. In his spare time, Sean enjoys running, biking, hanging out with friends, and mostly being with his family.

Jessica is a proud dog-mom to two rescues, Henry & Holly, and has lived in SWFL since the 80’s. In 2019, Jess joined our staff as Communications Director where she acts as the gatekeeper for the information flow between our church and community, while also providing direction for our digital, print & video production. Jess is sort of a “Jane-of-all-trades,” in life and ministry, but she is most passionate about using the arts to emphasize God as a loving Father and Creator. In her spare time, Jess likes to devote herself to causes close to her heart (such as Eating Disorder Recovery and Spiritual Counseling) while also spending quality time with her family, friends, Martin guitar and Disney+ account. She is also an avid fan of all things New England and the Florida Gators.

Becky is a widow who has three grown children: Whitney, Rachelle, and Holly; 11 grandchildren (6 originals and five bonus); and three bonus great grandchildren. At FCC, Becky is our receptionist and assists our financial operations, but she is mainly responsible for interacting with the older generations of our church body and helping them remain connected. She also directs our Club 90, Grief Share, and Prayer Shawl ministries.

Mike is married to Robin and they have been blessed with two wonderful daughters, Jessica and Allison. Mike is a Civil Engineer and General Contractor. He has been taking things apart and putting them back together since childhood. Mike has been involved in leadership and teaching for many years and he wants to see the New Testament Church lived out in the modern world. He enjoys spending time with his family, working around the house and reading.

Brandon is married to Lyndsey and they have two children, Eva and Callan. Brandon serves as one of the elders at FCC and also in various ministries such as Missions, Car Care, First Students and First Kids. He has also helped to lead the middle school boys ministry for many years. Brandon's desire is to see everyone have an eternal and life changing relationship with Jesus Christ and for them to share that relationship with their community. He loves spending time out on the boat, fishing, and working in the yard.

Jerry is married to Melissa and together they have 5 beautiful children. Peyton, Parker, Emerson, Grant and Wyatt. Jerry is an elder at FCC and also teaches in our small groups and next steps classes. His purpose is to connect people to the Church and to Christ. If the Hemmers are not at FCC, they can usually be found out on the water boating with friends and family.

Adam is married to Lacey and they have 2 children, Braxton and Camdyn. At FCC, Adam is an Elder and helps lead the Middle School Boys Ministry. His family is also heavily involved in our Children's Ministry. Adam and his family love FCC and the community it provides for their family to help them grow in their relationships with the Lord. Outside of church, Adam and his family enjoy boating and the Florida Gators. Adam currently is a CPA but his first profession was as a professional baseball player in the Cleveland Indians organization.

Mark is a life-long resident of Fort Myers where he lives with his wife Wendy. They have two married daughters and six grandchildren. From the beginning of his spiritual journey as a teenager who came to know Christ through the FCC youth program, Mark has been actively involved in serving and encouraging others with God’s truth and love through leadership, teaching and student ministry. Spending time with family and friends, writing, traveling, and outdoor adventure are other areas where Mark finds enjoyment.

Rich is married to Lisa, and they are blessed with one beautiful daughter, named Grace. He is humbled by what the Lord has been doing in their lives since moving to Ft Myers, and is committed to the FCC community. He wants to help the church continue to grow, and bring the Ft Myers community closer to the Lord. Rich is one of the Elders, a member of the Safety Team and a part of a couple Men's Groups. The entire Jacobs family is involved with different areas of FCC. They all love boating, fishing, and everything related to living near the coast.