LEADERSHIP
PASTOR
Joey Presutti
Joey and Taylor met on MySpace where everyone had a friend named Tom. They were high school sweethearts and were married in 2011. They moved to Jacksonville, Florida where Joey graduated law school in 2014 and began his career as an attorney. Taylor also worked for a decade as a dental hygienist and has transitioned to a work-from-home role. They have three daughters: Caroline (10), Everly (10), and Eden (3).
Since 2015, Joey and Taylor have had a deep love for the area and people of St. Johns County. Around 2020, they felt called to plant a church in the community. They received four years of training and mentorship from The District Church in Jacksonville, Florida. With excitement, they moved their family to SilverLeaf and immersed their lives into the community. They truly believe that St. Johns County is one of the best places to live in Florida and want to see the area flourish with the Good News of Jesus. With humility and eagerness, they are excited to gather and serve with people who want to enjoy life together!
Joey has a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Political Science. He has a Juris Doctor, and is licensed to practice law. He is finishing his Master’s of Arts in Theological Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary.
RANDOM FACTS: He loves to read (way more than he should), he does do leg day at the gym even if you can’t tell (IYKYK), he has a passion to see men discipled and lead their families with grace and love, and he enjoys family vacations.
WORHIP DIRECTOR
Declan Dean
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Taylor Presutti
MEET OUR KIDS DIRECTOR
Lisa and Matt along with their 5 children: Remi, Levi, Jude, Finn and Crew, live in St. Johns County. After meeting in college and getting married in south Florida, they decided to return to Matt’s hometown and plant roots of their own. Lisa’s passion for children and serving and Matt’s adventurous spirit, resulted in growing their family through foster care and private adoption.
Lisa has a Bachelor’s Degree in exceptional student education with a background in behavior analysis. She spent several years teaching both in the public and private school system and currently homeschools her own kiddos. She has served in various churches both in children’s and special needs ministries.
Random facts: her dream pet is a Highland cow, she may show up on any given Sunday with an extra child (or two) in tow, and a joyshot from Elliano’s is her lifeline!
LISA MONTOYA
PARTNERSHIPS
Acts 29 Network is a global organization and network that is focused on planting and empowering churches across the world. With its Gospel-centrality and theological distinctives, Acts 29 believes the Great Commission is furthered as churches are planted and God's Kingdom is expanded to the world! Gather Church is proud to be in the Acts 29 Network as we share the Good News of Jesus in St. Johns County and equip other planters to do the same in the regions they are called!
Bridger Church is a new church launching in 2026 in Bozeman, Montana. Gather Church is excited to partner with finances, prayer, and support, for the Hickox family and Bridger Church as they begin the bold work of sharing the Gospel to the people of Bozeman!