Lead Pastor
Pastor Dennis is an Ordained Minister in the Wesleyan Church and has been the Lead Pastor at Awake since 2014. He leads with passion, conviction, truth and sincerity. Dennis is involved in the Zephyrhills community, serving on the East Pasco Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee as well as volunteering at several community events. He also serves on the District Board of Ministerial Development of the Florida District of the Wesleyan Church. He is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a B.S. Biblical Studies and an MDiv. from Wesley Seminary. Dennis has been married to Rebecca since 2000 and they have three adult children and one grandchild. He is an avid sports fan and is a lifelong Atlanta Braves and FSU Seminoles fan.
Associate Pastor
Pastor Jonathan leads with conviction, honesty, and a desire to help others truly understand.
Jonathan graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Biblical Studies from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Jonathan is married and has three young children. He is also a full time High School English teacher.
Jonathan loves reading, and writing as well. In his free time he enjoyed playing cooperative games and leading groups through role-playing games.
Associate Pastor
Rebecca has served as an Assistant Pastor at Awake since arriving in Zephyrhills in 2014 with her family. She is an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church since 2015. Rebecca is a graduate of Asbury University with a B.S. in Leadership & Ministry and a M.A in Children, Youth and Family from Wesley Seminary. Her passion and ministry focus is student ministry but she serves wherever she is needed in the church. She works for Pasco County Schools as an Elementary Instructional Assistant and truly enjoys her work. Rebecca is married to Dennis, and they have three adult children and one adorable granddaughter. She is a third generation Florida native and has never lived outside of the state. Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family and listening to various podcasts by Christian Apologists.