All Staff Members

Rev. Jim Martin

Senior Pastor

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Effective July 1, 2019, Reverend Jim Martin became the Pastor of Manatee LIFE Church. Jim was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but was raised in Miami, Florida. He has served in the Ministry for over 50 years, serving churches throughout the state of Florida and has held leadership positions at the District, Conference and Jurisdictional levels. … Read More »

Brother Jerry Wicker

Lay Minister

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Jerry is a native Tennessean. He and his wife, Beth, became Floridians in 2013. They have four children and eight grandchildren. They also have a cat named Stormy. Jerry loves to read and spend time with family and friends. On a day off you might find him and Beth at the beach or somewhere outside!… Read More »

Kathy Cooke

Assistant to the Pastor

Kathy Cooke has lived in Bradenton since 2005, the year she became a member of Manatee LIFE Church and assumed the position of Assistant to the Pastor. Kathy is an Air Force Brat who spent most of her early years in Fort Worth, Texas. She is the mother of two sons. Kathy attended college in… Read More »

Terrie Zieber

Administrative Assistant

My home town is Fall River, Massachusetts, and I have lived in Bradenton for 22 years. I attended college at Keiser University, Sarasota. Hobbies: Homemade Crafts, reading, and cooking-baking.

Adrienne Scott

Bookkeeper

Adrienne Scott joined the Staff as Administrative Assistant in August 2019. She is originally from New York and has lived in Bradenton since 2001. Adrienne attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and ultimately received her A.S. in Computer Office Applications and Technology from Florida Metropolitan University. She is a volunteer at WJIS (JOYFM 88.1). … Read More »

Laz Lee

Musician

Laz Lee was born in Havana, Cuba. He came to the US when he was young. Growing up in Chicago, Laz was exposed to all sorts of music so he developed an eclectic taste in music. His first instrument was the guitar. In college he studied traditional music theory and classical piano. He developed an… Read More »

Megan Heise

Preschool Director

I am Megan Heise, the Preschool Director. I’ve been in child care for 6 years and have 2 degrees in Early Childhood Education. I used to volunteer at many different churches for their VBS Programs throughout my high school career. My goal is to make a difference in the lives of all children and their… Read More »

Chelcie Barkman

Preschool Office Manager

I am Chelcie Barkman, I was born and raised here in Bradenton, Florida. I have also lived in the same house since I was 5 years old! My fiancé and I have been together for over 5 years. Together we have a total of 7 children! He has 4 children and I have 2 boys… Read More »

Kaitlin Traub

Housekeeper

Kaitlin is from Port Charlotte, Florida, and grew up here. She moved away to Muskegon, Michigan, for eight years and attended college there, then came back to Florida in 2021. Kaitlin enjoys spending time with her little girls, and reading, and she has a pet fish, Maxx. Kaitlin joined Manatee LIFE staff in 2022.

James Davis

Groundskeeper

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