CHRIST CHURCH - Key Persons


Amy Schmitt

Job Titles:
  • Director of Children 's Ministries

Amy Trinidad

Amy Trinidad is a passionate musician and bilingual English-Spanish speaker. Her musical journey began with the violin at LaVilla School of the Arts and continued at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, where she further developed her skills and love for music. While earning her Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy from Florida State University, Amy expanded her musical abilities to include guitar, as it is a central instrument in the field. Amy is a dedicated musician at Christ Church Ponte Vedra and an enthusiastic teacher at Beaches Music Together, an early childhood music education program in Ponte Vedra Beach and Nocatee. Her love for music and connection has taken her around the world on mission trips, where she shares her talents with people from diverse cultures. She believes music should be accessible, approachable, and fun for everyone. Amy's mission is to love God and love others-using music as a powerful tool to spread joy and foster meaningful connections.

Christy Maurer

Job Titles:
  • Head of School, Christ Church Preschool
  • Lead Multimedia Technician

Dawn Jacobs

Job Titles:
  • Facilities Booking Coordinator

Deacon Leila Quinlan

Job Titles:
  • Deacon
  • Parish Life Coordinator

Deacon Marsha Holmes

Job Titles:
  • Deacon
  • Archdeacon - First Coast East and West

Dr. Rachel Root

Job Titles:
  • Music Director
  • Music Ministries Director

Eryk Bennie

Job Titles:
  • Lead Sexton

Heather Fouts

Job Titles:
  • Warden

Jack Parker

Job Titles:
  • Warden

Janet Burnside - Treasurer

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer

Jen Schlechte

Job Titles:
  • Music Director
Jen Schlechte is a dynamic music educator, award-winning choral director and voice teacher, who specializes in developing children's voices. She performs and teaches a variety of styles, including classical, musical theater, gospel and vocal jazz. She sings at Christ Church and with the Jacksonville Symphony. Jen is committed to providing a stimulating, nurturing and creative environment focused on maximizing the potential of each individual student to foster a lifelong appreciation for music.

Jennifer De Rycker

Job Titles:
  • Hospitality Director / Nursery Director

Lindsey Bloodworth

Job Titles:
  • Marketing & Communications Director

Liz McCarthy

Job Titles:
  • Pastoral Care Director

Marcela Martin

Job Titles:
  • Communications Specialist

Mary Watson


Michael Shepherd

Job Titles:
  • Director of Development / Parish Executive

Parker Wheeler

Job Titles:
  • Director of Youth Ministries

Ronda Toonk - CFO, CHRO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Human Resources Director

Stephanie Murray - COO

Job Titles:
  • Operations Director

Stephen Harrison


The Reverend Canon Laura Mann

Magevney has a BA, JD, and M. Div. from Vanderbilt University. Laura s...

Thomas P. Reeder

Job Titles:
  • Rector

Vickie Dell

Job Titles:
  • Finance