Meet Our Staff

Jeramie grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. He received a B.A. in Bible and Ancient Languages from Wheaton College, and an M. Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Jeramie served as the Senior Pastor of South Shore Baptist Church in Hingham, Massachusetts for 20 years. He then relocated to Evangelical Community Church in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates where he served as Senior Pastor for four years. He is an author and trains pastors in expository preaching through the Charles Simeon Trust. Jeramie and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 28 years and have four children. Jeramie enjoys the outdoors, movies and board games.

Kevin graduated with a B. S. in Church Ministries from Clearwater Christian College in Clearwater, FL in 2000.

Shelton Gwaltney is the Administrative Pastor for Sanibel Community Church. Shelton has experience in both church and school administration. He supervises the administrative and designated support staff, serves as steward of the financial and physical resources of the church, and supports the ministry staff as Sanibel Community Church represents Christ to the community. Shelton grew up in Englewood, FL but has spent 14 years in ministry in New England. He has a Master’s Degree in Administration from Fairfield University in CT and a BA from Southeastern College in Lakeland, FL. Shelton and his wife Michelle live in Fort Myers and have five daughters. He loves spending time with his family, especially when they have their weekly gatherings. He loves to play an occasional round of golf, play tennis, and take evening walks. Shelton is grateful for the opportunity to serve Christ as a part of the ministry team at Sanibel Community Church. Shelton’s life verse is Proverbs 3: 5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and he will direct you path.” Shelton and Michelle are thankful for God’s abundant grace and mercy; He is their portion and has truly blessed them.

Reverend Douglas Hummer from Danville, Illinois has joined the Pastoral Staff of Sanibel Community Church in the position of Pastor of Evangelism, Assimilation and Discipleship.  Doug has served in ministry for more than 16 years, and is ordained with Rock Ministries. His primary responsibilities at SCC will be assimilation (helping people connect), and equipping God’s people to be faithful disciples. Doug had an authentic encounter with Christ calling him, and revealing God’s love to him.  Through that experience, God revealed the purpose he had designed for Doug’s life.  Doug was joined by his wife Carrie, and their daughter MacKenzie. Their son Caleb has just finished his first year at the University of Illinois where he is a scholar athlete in cross-country and track and will continue with school there. Doug and Carrie have hearts to see the church come alive and fulfill God’s mission in the world.  Their desire is to serve the church and see the lost come to Christ. His primary responsibilities will be assimilation (helping folks get connected) and equipping God’s people to be faithful disciples. Pastor Doug will be intent on adult discipleship. He will oversee all of our adult education courses on Sunday morning, and during the week, as well as be responsible for visitor follow-up and new member assimilation.

Anthony joined the ministry team in November of 2018. After serving with Brad in worship ministry for almost 11 years, Anthony was called to fill the role of Contemporary Worship Leader. Anthony is a singer, songwriter and musician with a passionate heart for worship. Anthony is married and has three children, Ellie, Sophia, and Anthony. Anthony and his family have been attending SCC since late 2007.

With the departure of Kathy Cramer as Director of Children and Family Ministries, Assistant Director Holly Patton-Roark has been commissioned as the new Interim Director of this ministry. Holly brings experience, passion and a deep love for children and their families to the ministry. She oversees the LOGOS program, as well as be responsible for all of the Sunday morning educational opportunities for children. Holly also oversees MOPS/MOMSnext, liaison for Summit Preschool, all family camps,VBS, coordinates childcare, workers for Nursery and preschool, as well as activities and mission projects that involve families.

Judy has been a member of Sanibel Community Church 16 years and served as a volunteer. She now serves part-time as Administrative Assistant for Shelton Gwaltney (Administrative Pastor). She has been involved with many projects in facilitating the moves to our new location and assisting in clerical responsibilities. Judy is from Indiana and has been in many positions including managing a fitness, tennis and racquetball facility for 13 years serving 3500 members. She has been an active volunteer for the Sanibel Conservation Center and active in city government. She has also been an active board member for her condominium complex.  Judy enjoys her two daughters and their family, including five grandchildren.

Technical Support Secretary and Assistant to the Carpenter’s Bookstore Manager Heather has been on staff since 2012. She began working part time on creating and setting up the slides for the Sunday Services as well as completing various graphics assignments for the church. Now, as a full time staff member, Heather creates the Good News Bulletin and the SCC Connect each week and plans and designs many graphics projects for the church. She has turned her passion for Apple computers and technology into part ministry and part vocation. She also helps out her husband Steve in the Carpenter’s Bookstore when needed. Heather was born in Canada and her family moved to Fort Myers in 1964. Heather fell in love with Sanibel in the late 70s and has lived and worked on the island since. She met her husband, Steve, at The Cheese Nook in the early 80s and helped with the business for over 30 years. In addition, Heather worked as a graphics designer at Island Graphics for 5 years while helping tutor clients on the Mac computer. They have two daughters, Hillary in Los Angeles and Kristy in Fort Myers. Heather and Steve have been members of SCC since 1984.

Cyndie has served at Sanibel Community Church since August, 2010. She and her husband Kirk have been members at SCC for 27 years. Before coming to SCC, she was Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper for a local housing corporation, and prior to that was Executive Secretary and Office Manager for a Ft. Myers engineering and surveying company. She is a graduate of the University of South Florida, with a B.S. degree in Business Administration. Cyndie and Kirk moved to Sanibel in 1986 from Noblesville, IN. They have three sons, three charming daughters-in-law, and 4 fantastic grandchildren. She enjoys reading, road trips, roller coasters, and spending time with family, including her grandchildren, 3 dogs and 7 birds.

Nancy has served as the Church Bookkeeper since September, 2007. She is responsible for processing contributions, accounts payable and payroll for the church financial operations. She also provides oversight for the Monday morning volunteer bank tellers who handle the worship service deposits. Nancy and her husband, Jerry moved from New Hampshire to Cape Coral, FL in 2006. They have four daughters, two of which reside in Cape Coral. The other two daughters live in New Hampshire. They have been blessed with 9 grandsons…a baseball team for the Lord!

Laura was hired at SCC on 7/7/2015 and is responsible for the the compiling of the new Membership Database, creating the presentations for Sunday’s services as well as updating and maintaining SCC’s interactive website and Facebook. Laura was born in Ontario, Canada, where she attended several Universities and received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with Honors and a Bachelor of Education and an Ontario Teacher’s Certificate. She has also completed 2 years pre-healthcare education at school here in Florida. She has worked as a legal administrative assistant for over 10 years on Sanibel Island. In addition, Laura is also an active substitute teacher for the Lee County School District and has substitute taught at the Sanibel School for last 14 years. Laura is blessed with a beautiful family including her son Thomas and daughters Megan & Lindsay. “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Steve comes to the bookstore with 35 years of retail experience on the Island. Having grown up in Western Pennsylvania, he graduated in 1973 from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia. Steve and his family first visited the Island in 1964 and moved to Sanibel full time, in 1978 when he began a long retail career which lasted until 2013. In 1983, Steve married his wife Heather who became both his partner in business and partner in life. They joined SCC in 1984, shortly before the birth of their first daughter. A former Church Council member, Steve has served in numerous volunteer positions in both the church and community and is anxious to bring his years of Island retail experience to better serve SCC and its mission partners.

Vicki comes to the SCC Kitchen with 26 years of experience in catering and restaurant management. Having grown up in Chicago, IL, she graduated in from College with a B.S. in Education. She has also taken classes at Hope Biblical counseling Center. Vicki and her family first visited the Island in 1974 and moved to Sanibel full time, in 2000, after owning Vail Street Café in Arlington Heights, IL from 1992 – 2000. Vicki’s areas of expertise include: cooking and presentation. Vicki’s favorite bible quote comes from 2 Corinthians 5:17 English Standard Version (ESV) “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”

Beth is the church’s Receptionist. Whether you call on the phone or visit our offices, she will be the first person to cheerfully greet you! She assists with general office duties and clerical support for the administrative office at SCC. Beth has many years of experience as a Receptionist and Event Planning in both church and business environments. Beth was born in Texas, moving after a couple of years to Missouri, and then into the suburbs of Philadelphia, staying for 30 years. She met her husband and best friend of 23 years, Milan, in Bible College there. She is a mother of two wonderful children, Milan and Gianna. Beth moved to Florida in 2016 and loves hosting themed get-togethers for family and friends. Her life’s passion is sharing God’s wild hope, mountainous faith, and everlasting, unlimited love to all those around her. Romans 15:13 “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”