Pastor Jay Hartzell and his family have served the people of Grace since 2015. That year they started out with 33 faithful praying people and God brought healthy growth to our church family. He has been married to his wife Amy for 26 years. Pastor Jay & Amy have 3 awesome kids, Aubrey, Camden, and Carson. The Hartzells love to experience adventures together and are a dedicated football family!!! They look forward to connecting with you, serving you, and helping you find a personal relationship with Jesus!

Pastor Frank Trotta & his wife Nuria have been in Pastoral ministry in South Florida for 15 years. Having served at two other local churches, he also spent 4 years leading a local mission that served abortion minded and vulnerable families. For the past 6 years Frank has served as an adjunct professor of New Testament studies at SouthFlorida Bible College and Seminary .

Bringing energy as a Pastor and teacher, and as a student of God's word he shepherds people with a driving passion to see men and women transformed by the gospel. He has an MAR and an M.Div. in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University Theological Seminary.

Frank's passions include his family, spending time with his wife Nuria and his adult kids and new grandson! When not leading Men's ministry you'll likely find him rucking some trail in the everglades, on the soccer field with his son and daughter, or in some physically challenging activity. 

Deborah Nicholls has served as the Worship Leader at Grace since 2018. She and her husband Milton have served the Lord faithfully in ministry for over 25 years in South Florida. She has a God-given gift for leading His people into His presence in worship. Deborah & Milton have 3 children- Miah, Gabrielle, & Micah. She is a certified Counselor from Liberty University and specializes with counseling youth & women and couples alongside her husband. The Nicholls are loving servants of the Lord who truly love people.