Senior Pastor Matt Kirk
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Matt started at Christ Church in November 2017. He's joined by his wife Rachel and their 8 children (yes, 8.) In his free time he enjoys coaching his son's baseball team and cheering on the Reds, Spurs, Cowboys (but he is embracing the Jaguars also), and watching Rugby (Scotland's team!)
His desire is to daily live out Philippians 1:20, "My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed, but with all courage, Christ will be highly honored in my body." His goal is that, through Christ Church, each person will regularly experience life transforming moments with the Lord Jesus Christ. |
Tim Smith, Associate Pastor For Discipleship and Family Ministry
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Tim has been the Associate Pastor for Discipleship and Family Ministry since April 2023. Having already been involved in a volunteer capacity, Tim began working as a Youth Pastor in 2010. Since then, he has served in many ministry contexts implementing various models of ministry.
Tim earned a Bachelor’s degree from FSU in Philosophy and a two-year certification in “Spiritual Formation and Congregational Development” from the Ambrose Institute at Nashotah House Theological Seminary. He is currently working towards a Masters through Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Tim and his wife, Ana, grew up in the Tampa Bay area. They married while in college (December 2006) and have a young Son, Samuel, that can be seen running around the church. Tim is passionate about equipping God’s church and families to disciple the next generation through the spiritual disciplines, leadership, and mission. When Tim is not fundraising with teenagers, he delights his little boy and loving wife by dancing salsa in the kitchen. |
Charles Scott, Pastor of Growth & Outreach
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Pastor C.E. Scott is one of the most passionate, and impressionable humans that walked this earth. Married to Julie Jean-Scott, and their four kids, they look to make an impact in the city of Jacksonville, Fl. Feb. 4th, 2023, marks his twentieth year in ministry!
Currently serving as a local Pastor, he is tasked with bringing “tha H.Y.P.E. Vibe” back to Jacksonville. He is on a “Get back in church revival”! He states, his three objectives as a Minister of music, Dean of students in the school system, and Pastor is to: “Make sure GOD is on the map, JESUS is famous, and the HOLY GHOST is going viral”! Everything else can be negotiated! These powerful statements demonstrate his commitment to spreading the Word of God, and encouraging others to do the same! Pastor Scotty is a passionate and dedicated leader that desires to make a difference. |
Michelle Munley, Director of Music & Creative Arts
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Michelle Nugent Munley has been at Christ Church for seven years, and leads the music the traditional service. Michelle previously served in several churches, as well as directed children’s choirs and plays. Her diverse musical background includes an extensive musical theatre resume, performing at Walt Disney World as a member of the Voices of Liberty, and even lead singer in a rock and roll band!
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Music in Voice and Piano from Jacksonville University and maintains a private voice studio in Fleming Island. Along with her husband Joe, she homeschools their daughter Amelia and is also mom to an assortment of dogs. Michelle brings her love of teaching and the arts together to engage people in worship through music and drama. |
Bianca Burns, Contemporary Music Director
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Coming Soon!
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Rachel Kirk, Campus Administrator/Children's Director
Shelley Vignola,
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Rachel and Matt came to be a part of the Christ Church family almost six years ago. Her experience gained from managing a large family, passion for always learning how to be better, and the desire to serve has made her an integral part of the Christ Church family. She serves us as our Campus Administrator & Children's Director. She is also in the process of seeking ordination of becoming a deacon in the ACNA. Shelley Vignola was raised in the Episcopal Church and has been a member of Christ Church for the past
5 years. She graduated from Valdosta State University in 1991 with a BFA in Fine Arts and Elementary Education. She was an elementary school teacher for 30 years at St. George Elementary School in St. George, Georgia and was the Owner and Director of Starlight Twirlers for 28 years. During her time at SGES, Shelley was awarded “Teacher of the Year” four times for her school and one time for Charlton County School System. She is the daughter of Peter and Norma Dearing and grew up in a large and loving family. Shelley has 3 brothers and a twin sister, Mandy, and is happily married to her husband, David. Shelley enjoys art, reading, baton twirling, horseback riding, and enjoys singing in the church praise team. Shelley’s life verse is 1 Cor. 10:31 and she tries to live it daily. She is looking forward to what the Lord has planned for her and is “ready for the grand adventure”! |
