Leadership

Pastor Larry Sarver

Lead Pastor

Larry joined the church in 1990. After attending for a few years, he participated in seminary classes that led to a job as an assistant pastor in 1992. He became the Lead Pastor of the church - then called New Life in Christ - in 1998. In 2003, Larry officially affiliated the church with the Calvary Chapel movement. He grew up in South Florida and has been married to Amy since 1987. In his spare time he enjoys reading, painting, spending time with his family, watching the Jacksonville Jaguars, and cooking. 

Pastor Josh Luecht

Associate Teaching Pastor

Josh has been on staff at Calvary Chapel since 2007, and holds a M.A. in Biblical Leadership from Calvary Chapel University. In addition to teaching regularly, Josh oversees the daily operations of the church and the ministry team leaders. He grew up in South Florida, but has traveled all over the world teaching the Bible. In his spare time he enjoys watching the 2024 Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, baseball, Star Wars, and hanging out with his wife. He has been married to Mary since 2012.

Pastor Andrew Garrigan

Associate Pastor

Andrew is an Associate Pastor at Calvary Chapel responsible for missions and small groups. He desires to church plant in the future and is currently pursuing his M.A. in Biblical Studies. He and Chantelle got married in 2022, and they have two sons, Edmund-James and Benjamin "Benji" Thomas. They enjoy eating, reading, writing, and serving together. They desire to raise their children to be faithful followers of Christ and die-hard Miami Heat fans (the two highest aspirations for any human being).

Pastor Don Welch

Teaching Ministries

Don is an Associate Pastor at Calvary Chapel. He is involved in our daily devotionals, teaching ministry, and leads our communion time during Sunday services. He has been in ministry for over 30 years and has an M.Div from Calvary Chapel University. In his spare time he enjoys boating, professional wrestling, and watching Detroit sports. He and Ruth have been married since 1982.

Tyler Justin "TJ" Schmeer

Worship Leader

TJ oversees our worship and production teams and leads worship for our Sunday services. He grew up in Vero Beach and has led worship since he was a teenager. After starting the Christian band Across The Sky, he got an opportunity to travel all over playing worship music and sharing the love of Jesus Christ. In addition to leading worship at Calvary he also works in the technical industry. His daughter Ella is the light of his life. TJ and Rachael have been married since 2020. 

Ana Tirado

Children's Ministry & Ministry Assistant 

Ana leads our children's ministry, coffee shop, breakfast, and greeting teams. Ana is from Puerto Rico and deeply connected to her heritage. She is passionate about teaching children all about God's love for all the nations of the world. In addition to working at Calvary, Ana also teaches in the public school system. Ana is married to Frank who serves on our breakfast team.