Leadership Team – Helping People Move Closer to God!

Mitch Todd – Lead Pastor

Pastors Mitch and Michele Todd have been married and serving in ministry together since 1990. They have served churches in Kentucky, California and Florida. Pastor Mitch has served as a Youth Pastor, Worship Pastor and over the last decade served as the Lead Pastor. Both Mitch and Michele have a huge heart for both student ministry and worship. Michele has been a worship leader and Children’s Pastor for many years. Pastor Mitch is also a church planter and has been a leader for several church plants, most notably the Lead Pastor of a large multi-site church in the Central Florida area.

Pastor Mitch brings scripture alive through storytelling and practical life applications for everyday living. His messages inspire and motivate people to live in the fullness of all that God has in store for our lives. Pastor Mitch says that seeing people move forward in their faith journey is the most exciting part of ministry.

Elder Leadership Team

First Christian Church of Venice (FCV) is an Elder-led church. Elder duties include Settling Disputes in the church (Acts 15:1-2), Praying for the Sick (James 5:14), Watching Out For The Church in Humility (1 Peter 5:1-4), Watching Out For The Spiritual Life of The Flock (Hebrews 13:17) and Spending Time In Prayer and the Word (Acts 6:2-4). Simply put, Elders are peacemakers, prayer warriors, leaders by example and decision makers based on the Word of God.

The Elder Leadership Team (ELT) is currently comprised of 7 Elders, which includes the Lead Pastor. Elders serve three-year terms after which they may again serve in Eldership after one-year hiatus. The ELT is the governing body of the church and is responsible for managing the business affairs of the corporation. It meets monthly while church staff works with these matters on a daily basis. Staff keeps the ELT closely apprised of current developments and seeks its guidance on matters requiring daily decisions.