Rev. Steve Rasmussen

Pastor

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Steve is from Indiana originally, and moved to Florida after retiring from the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church in 2014. Steve was married to Becky in August of 1974, and they have a daughter named Jaime. He served 40 years in Indiana, with two churches as a student pastor, and six different appointments… Read More »

Ramon “Ray” Ocaño

Minister of Music

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Ray Ocaño was born in Chihuahua, Mexico, came to the USA as an infant, grew up in Arizona and was introduced to The Salvation Army as a young boy. At age 14 he felt God was calling him to ministry, started in the church as a musician, soon became Assistant Children’s Choir Director, taught Sunday… Read More »

Kathy Cooke

Assistant to the Ministers

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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 »

Hannah Dubil

Administrative Assistant

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Hannah Dubil was born in Bradenton, and attended Anna Maria Elementary School, King Middle School, and Manatee High School. Hannah joined Manatee LIFE Church staff as administrative assistant in March 2023. Hannah’s hobbies are photography, painting, and thrifting. Her family pet is an Irish Doodle named Duffy.

Adrienne Scott

Office Staff

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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 »

James Davis

Groundskeeper

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