Operations Director

Anthony is a lover of great food, enjoys woodworking, and a good laugh. He is married to Elizabeth Grace and father to their three gorgeous daughters (Penny, Ava Grace, & Cecilia). Anthony has been serving the Lord with his life and his gifts in graphic design and filmmaking for over 15 years, and he’s always excited to introduce the incredible hope found in Jesus to others--usually over a shared meal! He’s a geek for dogs, tacos, and tech and is the 8-est enneagram 8 you’ll ever know.

Youth Director

Manny has served in youth ministry for over 10 years as a youth leader, Fine Arts coach, & mentor. Manny is passionate about discipling the next generation to go all in with Jesus. Newly married, his wife Arachel also serves on Manny’s leadership team and is pursuing her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. When they aren’t busy renovating their home, Manny & Arachel spend their free time binge-watching Criminal Minds, eating carrot cake, and living out their FBI profiler dreams.

Nursery Coordinator

Natalie started working with children while still in high school and in the 10 years since, she’s still going strong! She has two small children, Lucas and Calia, and an awesome little kitten named Juanita Jones (who she found at Taco Bell). Natalie’s also been a ceramics artist for about 4 years and has a strong passion for art. Hand her some clay and she’ll create for hours! When she’s not teaching and creating, you’ll find Natalie on nature walks. Her love for animals has earned her the nickname Snow White, so don’t be alarmed if you see her followed by bluebirds and squirrels!

Connections Director

Anthony loves being with his wife of 23 years, Renee, and his three daughters, Brontë, Chloë and Carys. He has been in ministry for over 16 years as a youth leader, coach, small group leader, and mentor. Anthony brings unmatched enthusiasm and motivation to everything he does and has never found a situation to which a Top Gun quote did not apply. In between working for Google and swimming in place for hours, you can catch Anthony meeting new folks and butchering the lyrics to 80’s Hair Metal. #Hollah

Tech Director

Sean Bernath was born on a grey February morning in Ohio. Initially helpless and unable to fend for himself, Sean has since learned many skills, including the ability to walk, talk, and program complex electronic systems. Sean graduated from Full Sail University back when his hair was thicker, and music was better. He later found a passion for teaching and has been a Course Director at his alma mater since 2008. Sean is relatively new to serving the Lord in a professional capacity, but marvels at the unexpected ways God has prepared him for this new journey.

Storyteller

Renée spent her whole life in the same Virginia town until 2020 when the Lord called her and her family to Winter Springs to help plant Authentic Church. She served in lay ministry for 14 years in Virginia as a life group leader, youth leader, fine arts coach, and mentor. She’s a former film critic and current reigning queen of the witty one-liners. When she’s not busy laughing at her own jokes, Renée has a passion for writing, deep conversations, and watching Hitchcock films.

Next Steps Coordinator

Ministry has been a central part of Alexis’s life since she was 12 years old and serving the church has only deepened her love for helping others step into their God-given purpose. She is happily married to Josh, and together they are preparing for one of life’s most exciting next steps—welcoming their first baby! When she’s not using her natural planning skills and attention to details to serve others, she enjoys exploring new restaurants and unwinding by the beach.