Jonathan has been living in the area since 2010.  He moved here to help create what is now Ohana Institute. Jonathan is the founder of the music program at the school called Ohana Records. He was called to be the worship leader of Chapel at the Beach in 2015. Jonathan started leading worship while at Palm Beach Atlantic University back in 2000. He was the worship leader for the college ministry at Family Church in West Palm Beach for three years and also led worship at Woodstock Church for two years. While in college, Jonathan spent three summers working children and youth camps called Centrikid and M-Fuge. Both of those camps are apart of LifeWay ministry. Jonathan has also led and been on numerous mission trip around the world. After college, Jonathan joined a country rock band with his brothers and was signed to Atlantic Records from 2006-2009. His passion has always been working with youth and music, and that is what brought Jonathan to Ohana Institute as well as Chapel at The Beach. Jonathan’s wife Christine is a local photographer who joins him in leading our youth ministry. They have two children, Rosalyn and Benjamin. Jonathan’s other interest include fishing, gardening, camping, kayaking and golfing.

Originally from Texas, Krystal moved to the area in 2009, where she gave her life to the Lord at age 27. Eager to learn more, she left her career in marketing to follow God’s call to work as a Children’s Ministry coordinator for 1-5th graders at a local church. 

Krystal and her husband started attending Chapel in 2020 with their boys, where she started serving in the Children’s Ministry and managing the social media accounts. In 2021, they were connected with Dominican Republic mission partner, Global Effect, where they travel several times a year to aid with physical training and discipleship. Krystal officially joined the team as Children’s Ministry Director in November 2022. 

Krystal and her husband Ben have 2 boys, Chas and Ethan. Her life verse is John 3:30.

Casey moved to the area in 2007 from Alabama. She and her husband, Bryan, quickly became involved with The Chapel at the Beach.  Her role consists of accounting, website and social media management, and organizing anything required behind the scenes. Casey likes to stay busy as a local business owner and helping in any way at the Chapel. They have two daughters, Draven and Kylie and a son in law, Nick.

Jon and Denise moved from Tallahassee, Florida in 2014 to live full time in Watersound Origins.  Jon, originally from Massachusetts, came to Florida in 1983 to attend FSU and received his doctorate in marine ecology in 1987.  He went to work for a private consulting firm providing environmental consulting services and continues to work for state and federal governments, private industry, and military clients providing environmental

and permitting consulting services throughout the US.

Jon came to know Jesus late in life but was active in each church they attended.  They were active in youth ministry for 10 years and Jon was the lay leader for missions work leading teams to serve alongside missionaries in eastern Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and central America. He served as an elder several times and successfully oversaw the construction of new church space at the last church they attended in Tallahassee.  Jon and Denise have two sons and two granddaughters and one grandson.

Ted and his wife, Karen, have attended the chapel since 2008. Through the chapel's heart for missions, Ted connected with Global Effect, where he serves on the board and travels to the Dominican Republic on mission trips several times a year.  Ted has been in the boating industry for 35 years and owns several small businesses on the beach. He and Karen enjoy hosting a weekly study in their home.  

Jon moved from Atlanta 16 years ago and has been involved with the Chapel since 2007.  He has served on the Leadership Team for several years.  He and his wife, Claire, have two sons, Mason & Christopher.

Tom and his wife Joan returned to Florida following a 38 year career in the retirement service industry that took them to Dallas, Boston and Atlanta.  They grew up in the Jacksonville area, however, after vacationing here for 10+ years, they fell in love with the beaches and beauty of the area and this is now their home!  The Chapel quickly became their church home and they love the mission focus and wonderful people who have become family!

They have a heart for family focused short term missions and small groups where community is formed and nurtured. While in Boston Tom and Joan attended Grace Chapel in Lexington where they served in short term missions and Tom was very involved in Men’s Ministry.  In Atlanta they attended NorthPoint Community Church where they served in short term missions, lead starting point groups and were small group leaders. Following NorthPoint they attended Passion City prior to making their move to 30A. 

Tom and Joan host a small group that meets in their home and Joan plays the keyboard in the worship band. Tom is now a realtor and Joan teaches piano which has always been her passion.

They have been married for 43 years and have been blessed with two beautiful daughters, 2 wonderful son in laws and 5 precious grandchildren!

Tom became a believer in Jesus Christ at the age of 36. The journey has been exciting and he looks forward to continuing to run the race!