This team oversees the development of the spiritual life of the church.
Learn more about our pastoral team below:
Charles Hill
Lead & Founding Pastor
Charles and his wife, Sheila, met while attending Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL. After earning a Master's Degree in Counseling from Troy State University, Charles and Sheila married and followed God's calling to Ocala in the mid-1980s to plant a church in Marion County. Before launching Family Life Church, Charles served as Assistant Pastor at Belleview First Assembly of God.
In 2004, Charles, Sheila, their four children, and two other families started Family Life Church, holding services in a hotel until 2016. Today, they are proud parents of four adult children and grandparents to multiple grandchildren. Charles is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God.
David Hill
Executive Pastor
David, the third son of Charles, has been actively involved with Family Life Church since its founding in 2004. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from UCF and later attended the District School of Ministry for seminary. In 2018, he became an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God. David and his wife, Brittany, are proud parents of four sons. As the Executive Pastor, David oversees the Administration of the church and also teaches on Sunday mornings.
Santosh Abraham
Next Steps Pastor
Santosh Abraham has served in churches across the United States and holds a bachelor's degree in Bible from Cairn University, along with a master's degree in Counseling from Missio Seminary. Santosh is also a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God. He is a proud husband and father of two. As the Next Steps Pastor, Santosh oversees key areas such as Baptism, Connect Point, Groups, and Pastoral Care. He is passionate about helping people find freedom from anything that may hold them back from fully experiencing all that God has for them.
Fabian Rodriguez
Next Gen & Creative Arts Pastor
Fabian loves helping the next generation grow in their faith and experience God in real ways. He studied at Southeastern University and has spent years leading worship and serving in ministry.
- Santosh Abraham (Groups Director)
- Erica Chiarelli (Next Steps Director)
- Christian and Adriana Gonzalez (Pastoral Care Directors)
- Evelyn Moyer (Personnel Director)
- Deidra Boodoo (PreK Director)
- Angela Leece (Elementary Director)
- Fabian Rodriguez (Youth Director)
- Fabian Rodriguez (Worship Director)
- Shauna Irizarry (Tone Setters Director)
- Amanda Cachat (Prayer Team Director)
- Nestor Irizarry (Safety Team Director)
- Erica Chiarelli (Creative/Events Director)
- Bob Fortier (Facilities Director)
- Michelle Mendez (Outreach Director)
- Christian Cunningham (Social Media Director)
Our Trustees are members of the congregation who oversee church finances and ensure the provision of necessary facilities. They offer counsel to the Pastoral Elders on major financial decisions and provide accountability to the Lead Pastor.
Our Stewardship Trustees are Terry Dean, Janeil Campbell, and Daniel Eckleman.