Leadership
Richard & Darlene Marcello, Lead Pastors
Richard & Darlene have three children and two grandchildren. The Marcellos ministered for 17 years in Mexico and returned to the states in 2003. After ministering in Western North Carolina for three years they moved to Tallahassee, Florida to be pastors of Lifepoint Church.
In Mexico, Richard established ten strong churches in the central and eastern part of the nation. The main church in the capital city of Xalapa, Veracruz, has a weekly attendance of more than 2,000 people. God has used him to raise up leaders in Mexico who are now ministering in many nations of the world including Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Russia, Germany and the United States of America. He has been involved teaching in Bible Institutes since 1982 equipping leaders for full-time ministry. He also travels internationally, assists the churches in Mexico and works with Christian leaders throughout the world.
Richard functions with a strong prophetic gifting. God has used him to minister in the gifts of the Holy Spirit, as well as release the supernatural in the Body of Christ.
Darlene leads the women’s group. Her heart’s desire is to see women’s lives changed, set free, and be all that God has planned for them to be. She enjoys encouraging people to walk in victory, acceptance, and fulfillment. She has a passion to see marriages healed and restored.
Darlene and Richard have a passion for relationships. Their desire is to bring people into vibrant relationships with the Father as well as with each other. Their heart is to passionately pursue God, bring people into wholeness and reach people with the Gospel.
Scott & Amy Alvis, Associate Pastors
Scott and Amy Alvis, with their two sons Edmund and Justin, have been with us for more than 8 years contributing to the church in many ways. They pastured our youth for most of that time bringing young people out of brokenness and into relationship with a loving Father. Presently they are filling the role of associate pastors ministering in preaching, teaching as well as many other duties. God’s hand is obviously on this couple to minister life in a hurting world.
Amy is an administrator at a school for students who have behavioral and emotional disabilities. Although it is a daily challenge she is passionate about showing the love of Christ to hurting people. Amy is also a gifted singer who has a heart for deep passionate worship. She sings with the worship band and is looking forward to how God is going to use her in that. In addition to working at the church, Scott is a unit supervisor for the Florida Department of Revenue. He knows that God has him there for a season to touch people he comes in contact with; however he is looking forward to the time when God opens the doors for full time ministry. He is an anointed speaker and is passionate about leading the church to impact our city.
Steve & Susan Greene, Leadership
Steve and Susan met and received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior in 1991. They married in 1994, and began the task of raising their blended family of four boys, Cody, Matt, Tim, and Grayson. In 1995 Abby, was born, giving them a girl and rounding out their large family.
Steve and Susan were led by the Lord to Lifepoint Church in 1997 and it has been their church home ever since. They serve here now in Leadership and Prayer ministry. Susan and Steve joined the Leadership in 2008. Susan donates a couple hours a week to work in the church office. Steve became a part of the Financial Council in 2009 and has served as the drummer for the Worship Team for 10 years. Steve is also involved with the food team for the Men’s Ministry.
Susan has a deep passion for prayer, with a warrior’s heart for intercession. She wants all Christians to know of the deep intimacy that is available in their relationship with God. Susan who functions with a prophetic gifting, also has a deep love of God’s word. Susan loves to minister to women and see them live as the amazing women that God created them to be.
Steve has a passion for worship, music, and building relationships in the body. Steve has the gift of encouragement, faith, and helps. He has a true servant’s heart. Steve takes time to talk to everyone he meets and has a heart to minister to men. He also has a strong passion for God’s word.
Steve owns and operates his own successful plumbing business and Susan helps him with his business.
Craig & Tona Moran, Worship Leader
Craig and Tona Moran are one of the three original couples who started this church. The Church began meeting in their home January of 1996. A few months later the services moved to another location. Craig is on staff here as the Worship Leader and church administrator. Tona works for Ranson & Associates and is involved with the Women’s Ministries. They have two daughters, Whitney and Kaleigh.
Craig has led worship at Lifepoint from the beginning. For a little over three years, he has been full time staff. His heart is to take people into a place of worship where ministry can flow freely. He also loves to raise up and encourage other worship leaders. Craig enjoys discovering what a person’s passion is, and then finding a way to help them do it. He desires to see God touch lives creating personal as well as corporate growth.
Tona is very busy with her job. She also takes good care of Craig and her family. She has been involved in this work from the beginning. Tona has been part of the Worship Team during most of these years until recently. Her heart is for this church to be a place where God redeems lives and teaches us to live together in harmony.
Donna Stevens, Children's Ministry
Donna’s husband, Jack, helps her lead our little flock when he is not traveling with his job, and they have had the joy of watching their daughter, Keren, grow in Christ. When asked, “What would church members be surprised to know about you?” Donna answered that in High School she was voted Most Likely to be on Hee Haw… what she doesn’t know is that we’re not surprised.
Donna flows easily in the challenging task of class preparation. Whether putting on a puppet show, singing the “throw up” song, or dressing up as “Resurrection Rabbit” on Easter Sunday, she can always be found as a “hands on” part of our children’s activities, letting her passion and heart for kids set the tone for the volunteers who help out. Children are our greatest harvest field – most adult Christians say they accepted the Lord at a young age. We are very blessed to have such a wonderful teacher, leader and friend growing our young ones in Christ.
Sara Dickson, Youth Ministry
Sara is a graduate of Florida State. She started her collegiate career at Western Carolina where she was a member of the Cross Country and Track teams. She transferred to Florida State and joined the Marching Chief Band where she played the trombone. She also spent time running cross country and track for Florida State. She came to Christ during her first year at FSU through a friend in her dorm, and has since dedicated her time and efforts to serving the Lord.
Sara is dedicated to our youth. She interned at a church in her hometown for a summer after finishing her first yeart at Florida State. She came on as our youth pastor in the Fall of ‘08.
Sara is passionate about teaching the youth how to have a relationship with Christ. She teaches and encourages them to be in the Word and to share their faith with their peers.
Sarah Crockett, College & Outreach Ministries
Sarah came to Tallahassee in 1998 to attend Florida State. She graduated in 2002 with a double major in Information Technology and Sport Mangement, and completed her masters in Sports Administration in 2005. She came to Christ after college and began working at Christian Campus Fellowship, a campus ministry at Florida State. After four years in campus ministry, Sarah joined the staff here at Lifepoint.
Sarah continues to have a passion for reaching college students, and watching their lives be transformed. She is pioneering the collegiate ministry of Lifepoint through teaching at Tallahassee Community College. The hope is to create a relationship between the college community and the body of Christ. The collegiate ministry at Lifepoint is integral to reaching our city, and important if we are to influence the next generation.
Sarah also works as the pastor’s assistant.
Vic & Janet Parramore, Leadership
Vic and Janet were married in 1980. They have a daughter Jacque and a son also named Vic. They have been growing together for over 30 years. Vic grew up as a Christian, but came to know the Lord more intimately and as his personal savior at a Billy Graham Crusade. Janet came to know the Lord at a very early age but rededicated herself at the same crusade. They are a part of the Leadership group here at Lifepoint and are excited about joining God in expanding His kingdom. Vic is an encourager to Lifepoint, joining leadership and praying to seek God for direction for Lifepoint. Vic enjoys being involved with the “Monthly Men’s Monday Night” fellowshipping with men from all over. Janet has found a calling to speak into people’s lives. She has opened up herself to be available to people, especially young women. She enjoys speaking life into others. They have found that part of their ministry is to open up their home for people to hang, eat, and even ride horses now and then.
Vic works at Florida State University in Information Technology Services and Janet works with the State of Florida with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Kelsie Newman, Worship Leader
Kelsie Newman was born and raised in Dunedin, Florida. She came to Tallahassee in 2005 to pursue a degree at Florida State University. While in college she led worship at the campus ministry she attended. She graduated in 2009 with a degree in Communications, and interned at her campus ministry the following year. After finishing her internship in 2010, Kelsie has come on staff at Lifepoint as the assistant worship leader.
Kelsie has a passion for people, and you’re sure to experience her friendliness with each encounter.