Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Ronnie & Sherry Reid

The third generation of a Spirit-filled family, Ronnie Reid experienced firsthand the dynamics of pastoral ministry from childhood. The son of a Pastor, he grew up in a family with ten other siblings, and the one thing he did not want to do with his life—was to become a pastor. After no small struggle, Ronnie…

Justin Strickland

Executive Pastor

Justin & Danielle Strickland have been the Executive Pastors at Crystal River Church of God since 2019. They are both life-long residents of the Crystal River area and have a passion to reach the City of Crystal River and its surrounding areas. Justin and Danielle have been married since 2010 and they have three beautiful…

Falon Smith

Worship Pastor

Falon was born and raised in Central Florida and has been part of the Church of God all of her life. Her first opportunity to lead worship was for her youth group in Sanford, FL. She went on to lead worship and participate in many choirs, vocal ensembles, traveling groups, etc. proclaiming the gospel of…

Anthony Brewer

Student Pastor

Anthony and his wife, Ami, were both born and raised in Florida, and have been married since 2013. They have two beautiful children, Alexander and Addison. They have been serving as the Student Pastors at Crystal River Church of God since 2018. They have been involved in youth ministry since 2013 and in that time…

Micheala Stackhouse

Children's Pastor 

Alongside her husband, Chris and her two children Aurora and Asher, Pastor Micheala has served in Children’s Ministries around Florida for over a decade and has a passion for this generation! She specializes in early childhood development and education; she also currently serves on the FCLA Board (Florida Children’s Leaders Association)...

Rebecca Seeger

Office Administrator

I was raised in Inglis and graduated from Dunnellon High School. I am married and we have two children. A friend invited me to visit Crystal River Church of God in October of 2006. I knew immediately that God had answered my prayer to help us find a home church for our family. I was…

Diana Whirle

Church Secretary

Diana has been the Secretary at Crystal River Church of God since 2013. She has been married to her husband Pete since 1983. She has four children and three grandchildren. If you call our offices throughout the week, chances are it will be Diana’s cheery voice you hear on the other end.

Rodney Brain

Maintenance Technician

Rodney joined Crystal River Church of God in 2013. He keeps Crystal River Church of God looking its best and effortlessly takes care of maintenance concerns across campus. Rodney has been married to his wife Debra since 1987. “My wife Debra and I felt at home and accepted the moment we walked through front doors…