Phil Ayres

LEAD PASTOR/ELDER

Phil and his wife, Stefanie, met as college freshmen on the campus of Grand Rapids Baptist College (now Cornerstone University) in the late 80’s. After being married for 8 years (and being tired of the cold weather), Phil persuaded Stefanie to move from Michigan to Florida in order to pursue a job as the E-business Development Director of a mid-size aerospace firm in Tampa. In 2003 God called Phil to full-time ministry at LifePoint Christian Church where’s he’s been since 2003.

Phil and Stefanie enjoy golfing and hiking the Appalachian Trail. They have two adult children, AJ & Sofie.

Phil also hosts a radio devotional for children that can be heard daily on Z88.3 as well as more than 1,000 radio stations nationwide.

Aleah Grabowski

WORSHIP LEADER

Aleah Grabowski has been on the team since 2020. She was raised in Ohio and has 9 siblings! She is passionate about leading others to Christ and has been leading worship since middle school. When she’s not playing music she loves watching the Tampa Bay Rays and the Miami Hurricanes.

Matt Clark

FAMILY PASTOR, ELDER

Matt is a bridge-builder and an imaginative creative who thrives on helping families encounter God through shared-faith experiences that strengthen faith across generations. Originally part of LifePoint’s launch team in 2001, Matt stepped away for several years to run his own design business, consulting and contracting with churches across the country, before returning to full-time ministry and rejoining the team in 2017.

With over 25 years of ministry experience, Matt continues to champion connection—between families, generations, and with Christ. He and his wife, Stephanie, have been married since 1993 and are proud parents to their son, Bailey.

Priscilla Sigurani

OFFICE MANAGER,SERVE COORDINATOR

Priscilla Sigurani joined us in May of 2024. She is a dedicated student at Southeastern University, majoring in Communications and Mass Media with a minor in Psychology. With a passion for creativity, she serves as a photographer and an event creative director for art events. Priscilla has a huge heart for young adults and the Lord, which she channels into her work at the church. She also enjoys spending time with her 3-year-old Golden Retriever, Ace.

Maddison Willett

SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR

Maddison Willett joined us in September of 2024 as an intern. After doing a spectacular job she started working as our part-time Social Media Director in March of 2025. She is passionate about serving the Lord and her community, always eager to make a positive impact. Maddison has a strong love for sports and is excited to pursue a future in athletic training and photography for college. Her dedication to her faith and her passion for helping others shine through in everything she does.

Stefanie Ayres

6th-8th Grade

Stefanie is a under graduate of Cornerstone University and master’s graduate of Western Michigan University She spent 30 years in public and private schools. She’s super excited to share her experiences with students and parents especially in the areas of Math and Science.

Stephanie Clark

3rd-5th Grade

Stephanie is a under graduate of USF. She has spent almost 25 years in education including public schools, co-ops, homeschool hybrids and homeschooled her own child through high school graduation. She’s looking forward  to using her combined experiences to equip parents to tackle the challenges of homeschooling.

Carly Swan

K – 2nd Grade

Carly has her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education K-6 with Endorsements in Reading, ESOL, and Gifted from the University of Central Florida. She has spent 8 years teaching in a public elementary school and is passionate about helping young learners reach their fullest potential and thrive  in an enriched educational environment.