OUR PASTORS AND STAFF
JIMMY SCROGGINS
Lead Pastor
First, husband to Kristin, next father to James, Daniel, Jeremiah, Isaac, Stephen, Anna Kate, Mary Claire and Caleb and then lead pastor of Family Church. I am dedicated to building families in South Florida through a network of neighborhood churches. My vision is to see each of our campuses on mission to help people in their community discover and pursue God’s design. Together we will reach South Florida with the gospel.
SAL CAVARRETTA
PASTOR, FAMILY CHURCH BOCA
Husband to Giovana and father to three great kids named Tatiana, Jonathan, and Cristina. I love to teach the Bible and equip the church to do the work of the ministry. At Family Church Boca, we teach the Bible, build families and love our neighbors. God is doing great things in Boca, come join us as we reach South Florida for Christ.
ROBBY CHRISTMAS
PASTOR, FAMILY CHURCH IN THE FARMS
Husband to Joanna, father to Trey, Mary Grace, and Bryson. My family is a beautiful gift from God that brings so much joy to my life. We are grateful to be at Family Church in The Farms to shepherd God’s people to be all He has called them to be. We have a passion to reach our community and make disciple-making disciples!
JOSE DASILVA
PASTOR, IGLESIA FAMILIAR
Husband to Simone and father to Thais (and her husband, Cliff Saenz), Jefferson and Lucas Dasilva. A native of Brazil, I am called by God's grace to reach Latinos in America. Spanish culture is one of my big passions and I am privileged to be the pastor for two Spanish-speaking congregations in South Florida. My heart’s desire is to train young leaders, raising up the next generation of pastors, and planting churches to reach the growing Spanish-speaking population here. At Iglesia Familiar, our goal is reach Latinos for Christ and make disciples, one family at a time.
AARON FILIPPONE
PASTOR, FAMILY CHURCH GARDENS
Amannda and I met and fell in love in college. We married and God has given us four wonderful children, Caleb, Isaac, Grace, and Elisha. Family Church Gardens is a church that is passionate about teaching the Bible, building families and loving our neighbors. Come lock arms with us as we reach South Florida for Christ and see lives transformed through the gospel!
ERIC KELLY
PASTOR, FAMILY CHURCH VILLAGE
Husband to Kirra, father to Madison, Mason, Miles, and Malachi. I am passionate about discipleship. My prayer for Family Church Village is that every guest becomes a member, every member a disciple and every disciple a disciple maker. We hope to have an army of disciple makers pursuing God’s design in the Village neighborhood. We want to make sure every resident has an opportunity to hear and respond to the gospel.
JOEL MCDONALD
PASTOR, FAMILY CHURCH WEST
I am blessed beyond measure to be the husband of Tamara (who is way out of my league), and father to Hannah Joy and Ellie Hope. I am passionate about Jesus, my family, good coffee, Florida State Football, Indiana Jones movies, and helping others experience the joy that is found only in following Jesus. At Family Church West we seek to spread joy by helping every resident in our western communities (and beyond!) discover and pursue God’s design. We would love for you to join us!
JIMMY MUIR
PASTOR, FAMILY CHURCH SHERBROOKE
I have been blessed with an amazing wife, Heather, and two incredible sons, Kohen and Grayson. I love teaching God’s word and leading others to marvel at His incredible love for His people. I am excited to see Family Church Sherbrooke use the influence that God has given us to transform lives, build families and impact our community.
DAVID RAMOS
PASTOR, IGLESIA FAMILIAR DOWNTOWN
Soy bendecido en tantas maneras! Estoy casado con Emily; ella es un regalo maravilloso del Señor para mi, y juntos tenemos dos niñas increíbles, Janelle y Jaylene. Es un privilegio ser el Pastor de la Iglesia Familiar Downton. Nuestra meta es llevar el evangelio a la comunidad y ver vidas transformadas mienstras expandimos el Reino de Dios. En la Iglesia Familiar, nuestro objetivo es edificar a familias latinas, ayudandolas a descubrir y perseguir el diseño de Dios.
STEVE SCALICI
PASTOR, FAMILY CHURCH JUPITER
I outkicked my coverage by marrying Apryl. We have three beautiful daughters named Hannah, Abby and Emma. I love to teach the Bible and help people understand the gospel. At Family Church Jupiter, we will teach the Bible, build families and love our neighbors. Henry Blackaby has said, “Watch to see where God is working and join Him." God is doing a mighty work at Family Church Jupiter. Come join us.
DEREK SIMPSON
PASTOR, FAMILY CHURCH DOWNTOWN
Megan and I have four amazing kids: Carly, Braden, Grace and Parker. We love living in the downtown community and have a passion for seeing the transforming power of Jesus impact every family and neighborhood in South Florida. Our Downtown Campus offers something for everyone in every season of life - come study the Bible, build your family (whatever it looks like!) and love West Palm with us!
