EAST COAST MINISTRIES, INC.
SAINT JOHNS, FLORIDA

Stephanie has been connecting people to God and each other for years at Access. The thoughtful attention to details is what she is known for. She is motivated by making sure every guest is cared for from the moment they pull in the parking lot until they leave the service. Stephanie and her husband, Rich, have four children. When she is not busy caring for her family, she enjoys writing, reading, spending time on the beach, and encouraging the women in her community. Justin Smith and his wife Jasmine, are passionate about helping teenagers through this critical time of life. They understand the importance of building relationships and investing in the lives of students. As Student Ministry Director, Justin is committed to creating a safe and encouraging atmosphere where students can invite their friends and grow in their faith. Justin and his wife have two children, Mae and Malachi. They are excited to be part of Student Ministry because they have experienced how powerful small group connections can be. Kelli grew up in Miami and lived in central Florida before moving to Jacksonville to attend the University of North Florida. She graduated in the spring of 2007 and started attending Access that August. She volunteered with 1- and 4-year-olds before landing in UpStreet as a coach. She found her passion in UpStreet and joined our staff as the director of UpStreet small groups in 2011. Kelli loves to see kids “get” the fact that God loves them and has a plan for their lives. She also loves sports and helps coach varsity softball. Kelli and Jerry are the proud parents of Jack and Blakely.