Meet the Staff

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Rev. Jacquie Leveron | Lead Pastor | [email protected]

Pastor Jacquie was born in Cuba. At the age of nine she immigrated to the United States with her family. She holds an undergraduate degree from Florida International University. She received her Master of Divinity degree from Oral Roberts University and a Doctorate in Ministry from Asbury University (ABD). She is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church.

Pastor Jacquie’s greatest passion is teaching God’s people how to become free in Christ Jesus, and how to pursue their God-given purpose with passion as they walk hand in hand with Abba Daddy in this awesome world. She travels and speaks frequently at retreats, conferences, and churches.

Pastor Edwin Richiez | Director of Family Ministries | [email protected]

Pastor Edwin is from the Dominican Republic; he came to the U.S. in 2001. After serving active duty in the U.S. Army, he left the military to follow God’s call. An ordained minister in the Church of God, Rev. Richiez has served in various ministry capacities, in different denominations. His experience includes serving as itinerant evangelist, associate pastor, and adjunct professor of theology and ministry.

A graduate of Rhema Bible Training College, Edwin earned degrees from Oklahoma Wesleyan University (BS in Ministry and Leadership), and Oral Roberts University (MA in Practical Theology). He currently studies in the Doctor of Ministry program at Oral Roberts University, focusing his research in evangelism with healing as seen in the ministry of Jesus and the early church.

In his free time, Edwin enjoys reading, watching movies, going to the beach, and traveling with his family. He is married to his beautiful wife Veronica, and together they have a son, Samuel.

Scott Tinsley | Worship Media Director [email protected]

Scott has been playing professionally since 1979, and teaches private lessons in guitar, violin, piano and bass guitar.

He has served Ponte Vedra Church’s musically since 2001 as lead guitarist in the Praise Band. In the fall of 2005, he became leader of our Contemporary Worship Service, where he continues to sing and play guitar with the Praise Band. In 2007, he also took on leadership for our Youth Creative Arts Ministry (YCAM).

As PVC’s use of multi-media elements has grown, Scott answered the call and now serves as Worship Media Director, coordinating our Livestream, Podcast, Videos, etc.

Scott often works with Jim McDonald around the campus to keep our setting beautifully inviting and in good order for supporting the many groups and events we host during any typical week.

Scott married Sheila in 2013. You can find them together, leading our Contemporary Worship every Sunday.

Jennie Spalding | Accountant[email protected]

While pursuing her accounting degree, Jennie attended school at USC (Gamecocks), Augusta College, and Stetson University. Her accounting background is extensive, having grown from entry level to management positions early in her career which provided her with well-rounded experience in all areas of bookkeeping/accounting. Her positions with global companies offered substantial international travel and exposure to various cultures. This was quite enjoyable for many years, and she is now incredibly happy to settle down to enjoy her family while also being blessed to continue the accounting work that she loves as a member of this amazing church support team. Jennie enjoys her role as a grandmother, babysitting, and bicycling in her spare time. She has also begun exploring her love of cooking with help from a talented chef who is also a good friend.

Cindy Klosterman | Administrative Assistant | [email protected]

Cindy moved to Florida in 2018. She is originally from Puerto Rico but lived in Ohio most of her life. The Buckeye State is where she calls “home”. She is a graduate of Park University where she earned her baccalaureate in Human Resources & Management. Cindy is quite versatile with her professional endeavors as her previous career opportunities

have included bookkeeping, personnel management, government contracts, and complimentary/alternative medicine.

Cindy’s religious background is Pentecostal and non-denominational but converted to Catholicism in 2008. She considers herself a Charismatic Catholic. Working at Ponte Vedra Church has given her the opportunity to reconnect with her spiritual roots as there are many similarities.

Cindy is a fiercely devoted wife and mother of two children, two dogs, and two birds! She enjoys volunteering for a senior citizen center, traveling, cooking, and tending to her succulent gardens

Taylor Hall | Director of Children’s Ministry & Digital Media Coordinator| [email protected]

Taylor is a college student and licensed Realtor in the state of Florida. She is currently attending the University of Florida online majoring in Business Administration, specializing in Education, and minoring in Educational Technology. She has faithfully attended Ponte Vedra Church and is a Youth and YCAM alum. Currently, she serves as our Director of Children’s Ministry and coordinates our digital media. She is passionate about fostering a love for Christ in children’s hearts and strives to know God and make Him known.

 

Zoe Winans | Children’s Ministry Assistant

Zoe is a college student attending the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. She loves all things outdoors and you can often find her at the beach or by the pool. She was born and raised in Tallahassee and she is currently working towards her Bachelor’s in Public Health and plans to attend graduate school afterwards. She has worked for the past three years at a small Christian summer camp, which ignited her passion for working in child and youth ministry. She is now our Children’s Ministry Assistant and is excited to be a part of our family.

Jim McDonald | Facilities Assistant | [email protected]

Jim joined our staff in June 2014. He is glad to be part of this team helping support the mission of this church. He always gives his best to show hospitality to both regular participants and guests who visit our campus for special events.

​Jim was pleasantly surprised and very honored to receive the “Honor Award” from the Women’s Ministry fellowship in spring 2017, for exceptional service in supporting campus groups and events.