Pastor Eddie DeJesus is madly in love with his wife Norma which is his greatest calling to God. His greatest joy and number one priority is to honor God as a husband and a dad. Eddie and Norma will celebrated 24 years of marriage. They have 3 wonderful sons. Their passion is to love Jesus, love each other, and love others. Because they both came from fragmented homes, their heart is to demonstrate the love of God to this disenfranchised generation.

New Hope Community Church of North Port.

Vance Mixell was born on Easter Sunday, April 5, 1953 to Jacqueline and Vance Mixell Sr. He has one sister and he was educated in catholic grade school, public high school and Penn State University.

Bud Gibbs is eternally thankful that God's calling is without repentance. His greatest blessing has been that in spite of not being faithful for a season, God in his grace has been faithful to him. His testimony reflects how God's grace cares for the wounded and broken-hearted, so much so His Lord conveys His grace, love, and mercy each day that Bud walks with his Savior, Jesus.

Lisa Bellmore was born in the great state of Florida. She was put into foster care at the age of 2 and is the 7th of 8 siblings. She was adopted at the age of 3 years old and at an early age she felt God’s call on her life. While in high school, Lisa received her LPN license. Upon graduating high school she served 6 years in the United States Army as a heavy wheel mechanic and served in the first Gulf War.

Norma DeJesus is the woman that God choose to be Eddie's helpmate & sweetheart. It has been her joy to come along side Eddie to help, support and make him smile. If you need to find her at church, she is usually in the kitchen preparing the hospitality or behind the computer putting up the slides on the projection screen. She enjoys being the lady behind the scene with a smile & Eddie's backup hard drive.