Brian & Lynne Kelly

Brian is the lead pastor at WestChurch. Brian and Lynne moved to West Bradenton from New Zealand in 2021. The Kelly family has worked on the mission field and planted Churches in Uganda and the United States over the past twenty years. They have three kids, Judah, Julia, and Liana, a dog named Rosy, and a cat named George Benz.

Josiah & Anja Hart

Josiah is an elder and assistant pastor at WestChurch. Anja and Josiah met at Bible College and have been in ministry for over twenty years. They have been missionaries in Germany and Colorado. Josiah also currently works at the Manatee County Sheriffs office. He loves this city. They have two boys and a dog named Stella.

Mike & Lizzy Sommers

Mike and Lizzy moved back to their home town of Bradenton from California. They have a heart for the community and family, and we are so excited to have them as part of the WestChurch leadership team! Mike is our worship leader and works together with Lucas and the worship members to provide simple clear worship in Spirit and truth.

Eric and Susan Siragusa

Eric & Susan Siragusa

Eric is an elder at WestChurch and Susan started the children’s ministry and is now involved with women’s ministry. Eric and Susan recently moved from San Diego California to the beautiful state of Florida. Eric is a mountain biker and cross fit practitioner. They have two girls Ella and Naomi.

Dino & Ashley Petrone

Dino is an elder at WestChurch and Ashley sings on the worship team. They moved to Florida to help start the Church in 2021. They also own Joie Inn on Ana Maria island. Dino and Ashley have four young kids. They like long walks on the beach and beautiful sunsets.

Cody & Myca King

Cody and Myca recently moved to Florida from Colorado where they planted a church in the Denver area. Cody is now a pastor and elder at WestChurch and is excited about helping us branch out into the surrounding areas planting gospel centered churches. Cody & Myca have four daughters.

Gavin & Julia Pantellas

Gavin and Julia oversee Vision youth ministry at WestChurch. They were recently married in 2021 and moved to Florida together. Gavin loves fishing and jeeps. Julia is a singer and artist. They both live and work in Bradenton, and love the beach and working out at the gym.

Lucas & Marisa Cusimano

Lucas and Marisa have been at WestChurch since the early beach days. They have a passion for worship and a heart for the hurting and lost. Lucas is an elder and leads worship, and Marisa is our outreach director. The Cusimanos have two boys Dominic and Asher. We are blessed to have them as part of our leadership team!