Staff

Lead Pastor

Art is passionate about preaching the truth of God’s Word, helping people experience real freedom in Christ, and making disciples who make disciples. When he’s not teaching or leading, you might find him spending time with his family, geeking out over random science that he can turn into a sermon illustration or on the hockey rink enjoying ice therapy. While he’s not a fan of strong coffee, he definitely appreciates strong things—faith, character, and maybe even a solid slap shot. His heart for the church? To see people truly walk in the Spirit, live out their faith in love, and grow in their relationship with Jesus—because life is so much better when we desire God above all else! 

Associate Pastor

As a pastor, he is passionate about the faithful study and proclamation of the Word of God. He firmly believes that the Gospel is the only hope for humanity and should be proclaimed boldly, yet always from a heart of love for the hearer. He serves in the Healing Hearts Ministry, Men’s Ministry, and The Sound Discipleship Center, dedicating his time to guiding others in their spiritual growth. He is also blessed to have his wonderful wife, Deena, by his side on this journey, recognizing her as a true blessing in his life. In his free time, he can often be found on the tennis court or golf course.

Director of Operations

Katie serves in dual roles as both Feather Sound’s Director of Operations and Director of Kids Ministry.  Though Katie loves processes, procedures, and a good to-do list, her love for the Lord and serving the youngest members of His kingdom is even greater.  As the Director of Kids Ministry the goal of her and her team is to come alongside parents to help them lay strong Biblical foundations for their children early in life through Gospel centered teaching and fun activities that point back to the Lord.  
When she is not serving the church, she can be found spending time with her husband Justin and two kids Jack and Morgan. 

Youth Pastor

As a youth pastor, James is passionate about bringing energy and excitement to youth ministry, believing in the incredible journey of helping the next generation encounter and grow in their relationship with King Jesus. His mission is to create a fun and engaging environment where students can thrive in their faith and develop a personal relationship with the Lord. He encourages them to wrestle with their questions, seek answers, and discover what the Bible has to say—helping them make their faith their own.
He is blessed to share this adventure with his incredible wife, Stephanie, and their two wonderful daughters, Elana and Lani, who keep him on his toes and fill his life with joy. #girldad In his free time (all four minutes of it a week), he loves catching any Tampa Bay sports games he can—whether it's the Bucs, Rays, or Lightning.

Ministry Coordinator

Ryan serves as the Ministry Coordinator at Feather Sound Church, passionately supporting Youth and Young Adult Ministries. With a heart for discipleship, Ryan loves organizing and facilitating projects that allow each ministry to accomplish their goals, grow in faith and create a thriving community. Whether it's stacking chairs, designing graphics, leading Bible studies, or singing on the Worship Team, Ryan strives to do all as unto the Lord. 

Worship Ministry Lead

Shiloh is passionate about leading others into the presence of God through worship and sharing God's love and redemption through evangelism. Besides worship leading, she serves as a leader in Feather Sound's youth group and has a passion for discipling younger girls in their faith and love for Jesus. Shiloh is currently completing her Master's in Speech and Language Pathology at the University of South Florida. When she is not serving at church, Shiloh enjoys spending time outdoors and eating good food with her family and friends, surfing, exerising, and going to the beach. 

AV/Visual Lead

Dave Wagner serves as the AV/Visual Lead at Feather Sound Church, ensuring that every service and event runs smoothly with excellence in sound, lighting, and visuals. With a passion for creating an engaging worship experience, Dave works behind the scenes to enhance the message through technology. He is married to Rose Wagner, and together they are an integral part of the church community.

Director of The Sound Discipleship Program

Howard is devoted to Jesus, his family, and guiding others on their journey of faith. He is a loving husband to his wife, Megan, and a proud dad to his two daughters, Hannah and Mya. With a heart for discipleship, Howard is dedicated to helping people grow deeper in their relationship with Christ and equipping them to live out their faith daily. His love for God and others shines through in his leadership and commitment to building a strong, Christ-centered community. Whether through teaching, mentoring, or walking alongside others, Howard is devoted to seeing lives transformed by the gospel. 

Facilities Manager

Ryan is passionate about Jesus, his family, and living life to the fullest. As an avid CrossFit enthusiast, he thrives on staying active and encouraging others to pursue both spiritual and physical health. Ryan loves connecting with people, building relationships, and using his energy and enthusiasm to serve his church community. Whether he’s cheering someone on in the gym or walking alongside them in faith, Ryan brings heart and dedication to everything he does. 

Administrative Support

Mical Baez serves as Administrative Support at Feather Sound Church, bringing organization and efficiency to the team. Mical holds a bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and is a graduate of medical school as a physician from the Philippines. While serving in the Philippines, she was actively involved in medical missions, using her skills to provide care to underserved communities. Her heart for world missions led her to also be on staff with Launch Global alongside her husband, training and mobilizing future long-term missionaries.  She and her husband are blessed with their four-year-old daughter, Amariah, who brings joy to their journey of parenthood. Mical also has a love for travel, exploring national and state parks, playing the violin, guitar and teaching herself a new instrument such as the piano.