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MEET THE STAFF
FAYEZ AYOUB | Lead Pastor
Fayez grew up in Tallahassee and his family was a part of North Florida for most of his life. He became a follower of Christ at the end of his 9th grade year. He felt called to the ministry his senior year in high school. He started as the senior pastor in March of 2018. Fayez went to college at Clearwater Christian College and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Beach Theological Seminary. He also earned a Doctor of Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
His journey in ministry includes serving at Christian summer camps and helping at church plants. After seminary, Fayez spent a year working with a missionary and church planter in Australia. When he returned to the States, he began to work at First Baptist Church of Merritt Island. He served there for almost 13 years in a variety of roles, including Youth Pastor, Children and Family Pastor, and Pastor of Outreach.
DAVID ROYAL | Student & Missions Director
David is originally from Belle Glade, FL. He placed his faith in Christ at ten years old and felt the Lord calling him into ministry in his later teen years. He attended Crown College in Powell, TN, where he graduated with his Bachelor of Biblical Studies in Missions. David has lived and served overseas both in the United Kingdom and Asia working alongside both missionaries and local pastors helping with various ministries. He has been an assistant pastor and as well as a lead pastor at two different churches before coming on staff at North Florida. He is currently serving as our Student and Missions Director.
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He and his wife Chelsea have a heart for teaching young people and for overseas missions. They are excited about the opportunity the Lord has given them and their two boys to be a part of North Florida Baptist Church.
ALEX MONTANEZ | Children's Director
Alex is originally from Tampa, Florida but now calls Tallahassee home. She attended Florida State University where she met her husband Trey. Throughout her time at FSU, Alex volunteered in children’s, youth and college ministry. She joined the NFBC family in 2021 and began teaching 3rd grade at North Florida Christian School. She is thrilled to continue to work in ministry, and sharing the love of Christ with children. She hopes to help NFBC families in discipling the next generation.
REBECCA SORENSON | Nursery & Pre-K Director
Rebecca has lived in Tallahassee almost her whole life and calls it home. She is a North Florida Christian School graduate and holds a B.A. in Elementary Education with Interdisciplinary Studies from Liberty University. Rebecca interned in Children’s ministry while in college, and, after graduating, taught 1st grade for a year. Rebecca has volunteered in Children's ministry at her local church since middle school and enjoys working with kids to teach them about Christ’s love! She seeks to encourage and build up the families we serve!
KAYLAN WELLS | Music Director
Kaylan has the gracious blessing of growing up in a ministry home. Born and raised on the mission field, she had the opportunity to observe many lives sold out in service of the kingdom of God and as a result, not only be pointed to Christ for her redemption but also learned what it means to serve in both lay and vocational ministry.
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Though an educator by vocation and presently working as a special needs teacher in Leon County Schools, Kaylan has had the opportunity to serve on church staffs in the areas of discipleship and music over the past 20 years, and currently serves as Interim Music Director at NFBC. It is her joy to come alongside her family in Christ and serve in the ministry of music as we all corporately worship our magnificent God each Sunday through this medium.
ELIZABETH (LIZ) LUTZ | Administrative Assistant
Liz moved to Tallahassee from Austin, Texas in 2021. She graduated from George Mason University with a B.A. in English and later earned her paralegal certificate from the same university. Liz has worked in contracts and business administration for over a decade in various industries in Los Angeles, the Washington D.C. area, and Austin.
