Pastor Ryan Broadhurst became the Senior Pastor at Westminster in 2023. Originally from Arkansas, Pastor Ryan most recently served for 4.5 years in Cincinnati, OH, where he also transferred his ordination into the PCA. As a former baptist, he earned an M.Div from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY and has served in various ministry and pastoral roles since 2005. Pastor Ryan has a heart for shepherding the local church, preaching & teaching God’s Word with clarity, compassion, and conviction, and helping everyone to see just how good the Good News of Jesus Christ really is. Ryan and his wife Amy have been blessed with five children - Jude, Evangeline, Graham, Penelope, and Anastasia.

Gage is the new Pastor of Outreach and Families at Westminister Presbyterian Church and our newest board member. Gage has a B.A. in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Pastoral Ministry from Central Baptist College, a Masters in Theology from Lamp Theological Seminary, and is currently pursuing a D.Min in Church Planting and Vitality from Birmingham Theological Seminary. He has been married to his beautiful wife Katie since 2010 and they have an energy-filled, sassy daughter named Ayla Grace. He has been in ministry since he was 15 and has served in a variety of capacities from student ministry to under-resourced communities to the rural context. He writes for 1517.org and is the co-host of a successful podcast called Assurance of Pardon which at last count had over 85,000 downloads.

Worship Director Randy Thomas grew up in Southern California in the Jesus Movement. After touring with Sweet Comfort Band, Randy helped form the band Allies. Randy and Lori were married in 1986 and relocated to Franklin Tennessee in 1990, founding Radio Ranch recording studio. Some of Randy’s best known songs are Butterfly Kisses (Bob Carlisle), Why’d You Come In Here Lookin’ Like That? (Dolly Parton), and I Want To Praise You, Lord. Randy and Lori were called to Westminster in 2007. Their grown children are Crystal, Randall and Sarah.

Gabriela Bonilla serves as the Administrative Assistant at our church. With a strong commitment to supporting our community, Gabriela, along with her husband Jonathan, have been members at Westminster for several years. Her organizational skills and commitment to our mission ensure the smooth operation of our daily activities and events, making her an invaluable part of our team.

Sarah Harvey took on the role of Director of Children’s Ministry in 2022 after 8 years working as an occupational therapist. She enjoys collaborating with other parents and volunteers, creating fun and educational experiences, and watching our covenant children grow into disciples of Christ. Sarah and her husband, Jeff, are parents to two and foster parents.

Jennifer Mathews has been the Head of School at Summit Christian School since April 2022. Before moving with her family from Upstate New York in 2021, she served as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at a Christian school. Jennifer is deeply committed to providing a Christ-centered education to all students. She firmly believes that the mission of a Christian school is to educate with excellence, preparing students to become effective communicators, thinkers and problem-solvers while consistently guiding them toward Jesus. Her heartfelt desire is for every child at Summit Christian School to come to know and love Jesus and to be equipped to share His love with others as they go out into the world. Jennifer and her husband, Stan, have four children: Carson, Sawyer, Leah Joy, and Katie.

Jim Lee has served as a deacon and now serves as an elder while helping with various ministries.  Jim retired from Procter & Gamble in 2006 and then spent 12 years as a 401(k) advisor.  His wife, Terri, retired from AT&T in 2006 and is the board president of Summit Christian School. They have one son, Matt, who lives in Chicago.

Bruce Stanley began serving as a deacon in the early 1990’s and later became an elder.  Over the years he helped on various committees and ministries of the Church. Pam and Bruce were married in 1984.  She has served Westminster in the leadership of the Women of Westminster.  Bruce retired in 2016 after over 40 years as a trial lawyer.   Bruce and Pam have three children:  Julie Scott, McLaren Stanley, and Charlie Stanley.  They have seven grandsons and three granddaughters.

Worship & Senior Adults Director Randy Thomas grew up in Southern California in the Jesus Movement. After touring with Sweet Comfort Band, Randy helped form the band Allies. Randy and Lori were married in 1986 and relocated to Franklin Tennessee in 1990, founding Radio Ranch recording studio. Some of Randy’s best known songs are Butterfly Kisses (Bob Carlisle), Why’d You Come In Here Lookin’ Like That? (Dolly Parton), and I Want To Praise You, Lord. Randy and Lori were called to Westminster in 2007. Their grown children are Crystal, Randall and Sarah.

Randy Mercer has actively participated in the Sunday Worship Team for more than half a decade, providing dedicated service as Deacon with a main emphasis on overseeing Building and Grounds Management. In addition, Randy has also played a crucial role for over two years in the capacity of treasurer at Westminster. As a founding partner at CRE Consultants since 1998, he has provided valuable direction to the organization. Randy's contributions have been pivotal in shaping the company's strategies for new business development, customer relations, brokerage and asset services.

Mark and his wife, Tammy, have been happily married for 32 years. They became members of WPC in 2006 and have actively participated since then. Mark has been serving on the diaconate since 2009, while Tammy is involved with WOW, renowned for her excellent meals at many WPC events.
 
They returned to their hometown of Fort Myers in 2005 after selling their business in Wisconsin. Mark then transitioned into a new career as a full-time residential Realtor, affiliated with VIP Realty Group Inc.

John DeMaster moved to Fort Myers in July of 2010 where he served at Summit Christian School as Head of School.  John retired in 2015 after serving in Christian schools for 40 years. He is married to Kathryn Kelly and frequently volunteers at the Heights Foundation/Center.

Donald Lear and wife Cindy married 39 years ago and moved to Fort Myers in 2016 from Hershey, PA.  Their three adult children are:  Christy, David and Drew.  Don began a relationship with Jesus at Camp Good News (a summer camp) while in High School. At Penn State, he participated in various Inter Varsity small group Bible Studies.  This learning continued over the years, wherever they lived, participating in church small groups and leading Young Life in Medford, NJ.  Don’s spiritual gifts are service and hospitality.  He is active sabre fencing in Florida and nationally and he works in the snack industry.

Jeff and his wife Sarah have been married since December 2016 and have three young children. Jeff grew up attending WPC and has been involved in several ministries throughout the years. Jeff started serving on the diaconate in late 2023 with an emphasis on meeting tangible & spiritual community needs along with children's ministry.

Jeff works as a Senior Consultant at Gartner helping organizations make improvements to their operations and products using information technology.