Our Leadership

Jerry Cisar - Pastor Jerry has served in the ministry for over 15 years. He has a strong passion for teaching, and equipping Christians to influence the local community with the Gospel. Jerry has the primary responsibility for preaching, and provides overall direction for the church. In addition, he leads a dedicated team of care group leaders who assist him in providing pastoral care to church members.Supporting Jerry in his responsibilities is his wife Donna. Jerry and Donna have four children: Stephanie, Lindsay, Carissa and Christian. Click here to visit Jerry's blog "Devotional Thoughts from Jerry".


Daryn Kinney - Pastor Daryn joined the staff in June of 2004 after 5 years of full time ministry and is a graduate of the Sovereign Grace Pastor's College. Daryn's passion for the gospel influences how he leads in his responsibilities as a pastor at Gulf Coast Community and Grace Community, which include preaching, worship, and oversight of various ministries. Encouraging Daryn in all of these areas and more is his wife Valerie and his sons Jude and Shay.

Luan Nguyen - Senior Pastor (UPDATE: Luan and and his family are currently at the Sovereign Grace Pastor's College in Gaithersburg, Maryland. They will be returning to serve full time in June of 2009.) Luan joined GCC in June 2008, after 2 years as a Pastoral Intern at Gulf Coast Community Church, in St. Petersburg. Prior to Gulf Coast Community Church, he was in full time ministry in Minnesota and Massachusetts. He also has a background in education and loves to teach. Luan is passionate to see people's lives changed through the Gospel. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and Bethel Seminary (St. Paul, Minnesota). He serves with the faithful support of his wife Teresa. They have two children, Hannah and Alexander.