Meet Our Team

Ministry Staff

Jonathan Key


Lead Pastor
Serving FBI since 2019

About Jonathan Key

Jonathan was called as the Lead Pastor in the summer of 2019. He previously served churches in Alabama, Georgia, Missouri and Louisiana. He also served on the faculty and administration of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds degrees from Samford University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div. & DMin)

He and his wife, Julie, have been married since 2002 and have three daughters – Stevens Elise, Cadence, and Medley. His hobbies and interests include college sports, a few pro teams, reading, movies/Broadway shows, and local restaurants.

His favorite verses include John 10:10 and Ephesians 3:20.



Jen Abercrombie


Minister of Missions and Outreach
Serving FBI since 2022

About Jen Abercrombie

Jen and her husband, Jamon, met while attending Southwest Baptist University and have been married since 1999.  They moved to the area from Kansas City to serve the families of our church, and Jen is now serving as our Minister of Missions and Outreach. Jen has been in ministry for almost 25 years, serving churches in Missouri and Kansas.  They have two college athlete sons, Taylor and Jordan.

Jen loves to teach the next generation how big God’s love is like in Ephesians 3:20 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.“



Mark Caruso


Minister to Students
Serving FBI since 2024

About Mark Caruso

Mark arrived in June 2024 to serve as the Minister to Students. His ministry started in Louisiana in 2013, and he has enjoyed serving in student ministry since that time. He holds degrees from Brewton-Parker College (GA) (BA 2006), and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (MACE 2018).

He and his wife, Ashley, married in 2012, and have three children: Ryleigh Grace, Graeme Rhys, and Breland Kate. If he’s not in the office studying, spending time with students, or in a deer stand, he’s either cheering on his beloved Florida Gators, or at Disney making memories with his family.

Psalm 138:8 and John 15:14 are just two of his favorite verses.



Elmer Floyd


Minister to Senior Adults
Serving FBI since 2023

About Elmer Floyd

Elmer has been married to Doris for 49 years. They have 2 daughters, both in education. Becky is teaching math in Lusaka, Zambia; and Leah is teaching art & yearbook in New Orleans. They have 3 grandchildren. Marlee & Leon in Zambia and 3-month-old Lorretta in New Orleans. 

Elmer has been in the Ministry for over 48 years. He graduated from Wheaton College in 1974. In 1984, he received his master’s degree from Trinity Evangelical School. He then did his doctoral work at Fuller Seminary. He has worked with Youth For Christ and 4 churches in his ministry career. 

He loves God and loves people. Likewise, he loves teaching, caring and seeing God’s body grow. 



Leslie Myers


Minister to Children and Families
Serving FBI since 2022

About Leslie Myers

Leslie and her husband Stephen have been married since 2009 and have four sons, Conner, Austin, Brayden, and Camden. Leslie is from Lothian, Maryland, but spent over 15 years in Virginia where she attended Liberty University and earned her Bachelors in Psychology. Leslie enjoys helping people find joy in everyday life. She has served in several different roles from preschool through university administration, as well as having worked for various missions agencies and in church administration.

Leslie enjoys sunny days on the water, whether on the boat or at the beach, and loves spending time with her family. 



Zac Rice


Minister to Young Adults
Serving FBI since 2022

About Zac Rice

By day, Zac is a satellite test engineer at L3Harris. He graduated from Mercer University with majors in electrical and computer engineering and minors in physics, math, and religion. He is the first NCAA Division 1 football player to win a Goldwater scholarship. 

By the grace of God, Zac is a father to three beautiful children, Rose, Deacon and Maya; and husband to a beautiful wife, Mia. He and Mia have known each other since childhood and have been married since 2017. Before moving to Florida, Zac and Mia lived in Germany, Georgia, and California.

By the call of the Holy Spirit, Zac is thankful to have served as the minister to young adults for First Baptist Indialantic. He is grateful for the front-row seat to see all that God is working in the next generation of Christians and for the opportunity “to make known to the sons of men His mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of His kingdom.” (Psalms 145:12, KJV)

Zac and Mia enjoy reading, hiking, rock climbing, and snowboarding.

Support Staff

Angela Brock


Student & Finance Associate
Serving FBI since 2004

About Angela Brock

Angela and her husband, David, are from Knoxville, TN but have called Florida home for over 30 years.  She accepted Jesus as her Savior at the age of 12, in the church pastored by her grandfather. They have called FBI their church home since 2004.​

Angela worked at Harris in the Engineering and Division Process Groups, Business Excellence office and Program Management training until 2017. She sings in the worship team, serves as a volunteer in the Student Ministry, the Financial office, and other areas as needs arise.

They have 3 children (Melissa, a public school teacher, Matthew, a Captain & pilot in the U.S. Marines and Dylan, an Airman in the U.S. Coast Guard) and 6 grandchildren that she loves to travel to and visit.


Bailey Briscoe

Family Ministry Associate
Serving FBI since 2025
About Bailey Briscoe


Daniel Porter


Director of Facilities
Serving FBI since 2023

About Daniel Porter

Daniel Porter, originally from Georgia and raised in Florida, is deeply committed to his faith journey, walking in faith and prayer as guided by 2 Corinthians 5:7, “For we live by faith, not by sight.” In 2018, Daniel made the Space Coast his home and soon after married his wife Meili in early 2019. They are proud parents to two sons: Aiden, navigating high school, and Asher, bringing joy in the toddler stage.

As a local business owner, Daniel focuses on operations, team building, and growth management. In 2024, driven by faith and a desire to serve, Daniel joined the FBI to explore how his skills and God-given gifts could impact the Space Coast community and beyond for the Kingdom of God.



Gary Parks


Facilities Coordinator
Serving FBI since 2023

About Gary Parks

Gary and his wife, Joan, moved to Florida in 2019. They are originally from the Annapolis, MD area, and have two adult children and seven grandchildren. The Parks joined FBI Church in 2021. Gary has a passion for evangelism; both witnessing to the lost and training others to do the same.

Gary very much enjoys watching his hometown sports teams — Baltimore Orioles and Ravens. A couple of his favorite bible verses are Colossians 4:2- and 1 Peter 3:15.



Jamon Abercrombie


Director of Worship & Media
Serving FBI since 2023

About Jamon Abercrombie

Jamon met his wife, Jen, while playing baseball at Southwest Baptist University. He’s been leading worship since 1995 throughout the mid- and south west for churches, student ministries, church camps, special events, retreats, worship events, festivals and more. 

Joining FBI Church in 2021, Jamon’s wide range of modern and traditional musical influences across all genres have helped shape the unique modern, acoustic-rock-driven style used to bring energy and passion to each set.

The Abercrombies are sports junkies, and fiercely loyal to their Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals. But, if there’s a competition involving a ball or an engine, they’re probably watching – and wishing they were participating!



Kelly Ridenour


Office Administrator
Serving FBI since 2023

About Kelly Ridenour

Kelly is a native Floridian along with her husband Dustin. Moving to Melbourne in grade school from
Orlando. She met her husband at Melbourne High School when they were 15 years old, and they have
now been married for over 20 years. Together they have raised 3 children, Kyle, Madison, and Cody.
They joined FBI in 2021.

Kelly has worked in ministry for over 15 years. From working in kids’ ministry at a church to the finance
department of a Christian medical company. She loves watching people grow in their knowledge and
relationship with Jesus.

Kelly enjoys reading, spending time with family and attending concerts with her daughter (the boys do
not like to go). On Saturdays in the fall, you can find the Ridenour’s watching football and cheering on
the Florida Gators. The rest of the year they will watch other sports but really, they are just counting
down to the next Gator game.



Laura Barnes


Prayer Ministry Coordinator
Serving FBI since 2023

About Laura Barnes

Laura and her husband, Robert, have been married since 2004 and have three children: Samantha, Alexandra, and Daniel. As US military officers, they have lived in Florida multiple times, most recently since 2021. By day, Laura leads a team of scientists, but in her spare time she loves to study and teach the Bible. She felt God call her to the prayer ministry upon joining First Baptist Indialantic, and is grateful for the opportunity to serve our community in this way.

Laura’s favorite verse is from Song of Solomon 8:6, a poetic description of the depth of God’s love for us and a promise to those who follow Him: “Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD.“



Laura Sink


Preschool Director
Serving FBI since 2005

About Laura Sink

Laura and her husband, Jeff, have been married since 2002 and have two children, Emily and Jake.  Laura was born at Holmes Regional Hospital and raised in Melbourne Beach.  When she is not watching her children participate in their many activities, she enjoys reading, puzzles, fishing, and traveling.  She knew from a young age that she wanted to work with children, and she graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Education.  She has worked at the preschool since 2005.

Her favorite verse is, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9).



Scott Shepherd


Worship Associate
Serving FBI since 2021

About Scott Shepherd

Scott and his wife, Donna, moved to Florida from Texas when they retired from the Dallas Police Department and from teaching High School in Waxahachie, Texas, respectively. They were married in 1988 and have 2 grown sons. Scott enjoys golf, music, and fishing at the beach. He trained horses for the Dallas Police Department Mounted Unit and for the private sector as well. Any time he spent in the saddle was time well spent. 

The verse that Scott stands on is Psalm 16:8, “I keep the Lord continually in front of me because He is at my right hand I will not be shaken.”



Shawn Nabors


Custodian
Serving FBI since 2019

About Shawn Nabors

Shawn is a New York native and moved to Florida in 2015 with his wife Shanequa (Nikka). Shawn and Nikka have been married for 17 years and have two children, Nylah and Noah. Prior to moving to Florida, Shawn held a position as the Grounds and Housekeeping Director at the Brooklyn Developmental Center where he retired after 30 years of service.

Shawn enjoys all sports, cooking and health and fitness. 

His favorite Bible verses are:
Psalm 23 “The lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want;” and Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”



Stephen Baughn


Treasurer
Serving FBI since 2010

About Stephen Baughn

Stephen and his wife, Laura, are rare native Floridians. They have been married since 2007 and have two children, Evan and Olivia.  He is involved in his kids’ extracurricular activities, coaching sports, and serving a number of local nonprofits. He enjoys playing golf, hiking, traveling, and just being outside.  

Struggling sometimes in his understanding if it’s God or his selfish ambition, Stephen keeps Philippians 2:3 close – “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”



Stephen Myers


Pastoral Ministry Associate
Serving FBI since 2022

About Stephen Myers

Stephen and his wife Leslie have been married since 2009 and have four sons; Conner, Austin, Brayden, and Camden. Growing up in Abilene, Texas, is where he felt God’s call on his life to ministry. Stephen studied religion and Biblical Studies at Liberty University, and oversaw the Prayer and Life Group ministry at Liberty from 2012-2016, where he developed a passion for discipleship ministry. He later worked as Director of Residence Life before moving to Florida with his family.

Stephen loves baseball, reading, wrestling with his boys, and playing guitar when time allows.

His favorite verse is Isaiah 41:10



Susan Lorelle


Financial Secretary
Serving FBI since 2019

About Susan Lorelle

Susan is a native Floridian and grew up in Brevard County. She was baptized at First Baptist Church Indialantic when she was 11 years old. She has been married to Tom since 1998, and they have 3 sons and a daughter-in-law. God called her back to her home church in 2019, and she is excited to serve and use her talents in the financial area of church ministry. Her hobbies are reading, baking, gardening, and watching Gator football.

Her two life verses are Philippians 1:6, “And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ,” and John 6:68-69, “Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.”