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.
TIM AKIN
PASTOR, FAMILY CHURCH WEST
Husband to Anna and father to Levi, Judah, Caleb, Zeke and Shiloh. My passion in ministry is to preach the Gospel, lead people to faith in Christ, and to equip the Saints to carry out the work of ministry. What I hope for Family Church West is that all of the members of our church would be faithful to teach the Bible, build families and love their neighbors.
CHRIS BONTS
PASTOR, FAMILY CHURCH IN THE FARMS
Husband to Marcie, father to Tyler (married to Emily) and Brooke, proud owner of a boxer named Micco. My passions in ministry are preaching, discipleship, spending time with my church family and mentoring men who are called to ministry. My prayer for Family Church in The Farms is that we become an outpost for the gospel that builds strong families for Jesus and raises up an army of missionaries to plant other like-minded churches to across South Florida.
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.
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
Amanda and I met and fell in love in college. We married and God has given us four wonderful children, Caleb, Isaac, Grace and Elijah. 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!
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!