The Life Church Team
Chip Kelly
Lead Pastor
Chip’s background is in professional golf, but has been pastoring and teaching God’s Word for 32 years. His ministry has allowed him to share the Gospel in 18 countries on 3 continents. Chip has been married to his wife Bonnie for a million years, is the father of one and the grandpa of four. He still plays competitive professional golf, enjoys cooking, and greatly dislikes this goofy picture.
Rick Nichols
Associate Pastor (Worship team & Technical)
Rick has a wealth of experience in ministry; leading departments in 2 large churches, planting a church, leading worship and helping raise up leaders along the way. Rick earned degrees from Berean Bible College and Southeastern University. He has a passion for grace-filled community, sports, and finish carpentry. Rick and his wife Jodie have been married for 30 years and have three awesome no-longer- kids.
Bonnie Kelly
Creative Director
Bonnie’s background is in performing, directing, and writing. Her creations have been performed across the U.S. and are still seen across the world. Her passions include her 4 grandchildren, great writing, and her husband’s legendary (self-proclaimed) cooking. Contact Bonnie
Dylan Hernandez
DIrector of Student Ministries
Dylan has been part of Life Church since 2013. He was born and raised in the state of New Hampshire. As a graduate of Full Sail University in Orlando, Dylan has shared his expertise in film and video with Life Church by bringing teachings to our website, YouTube, and Facebook. Dylan is also Director of Kids Church each Sunday with enthusiasm by providing engaging activities each Sunday for the children of Life Church. When he isn’t hard at work, Dylan enjoys watching movies and writing books. Make sure to ask him about his VHS tape collection!
Michelle Brightman
Administration
Michelle graduated from Oral Roberts University, and worked in theater and television before coming on staff at Life Church. She has been around since Life Church was first planted, which does not indicate that she is old. It simply means if you need help getting something done, have a general question, or you aren’t sure who you should contact about something, she can help. She also makes a mean pound cake.
Brian Brightman
Teaching Pastor
Brian’s background lies in performing. As a SAG and Equity actor, Brian uses this platform to reach those in the artistic fields that may never come to a church. Whether it’s starting a small group with performers at Disney or preaching in the Dominican Republic, Brian loves to tell others about Jesus.
Angie Jambura
Life Group Coordinator
Angela has worked for Wycliffe Bible Translators for over 20 years. Originally from Ohio, Angela came to Christ at 14 years of age, and has since been active in her local church. She enjoys cooking, traveling, scrapbooking and spending time with family and friends. She has three well-behaved cats, one Remington 870, and one well-behaved husband.