Don Tomei: Pastor
dtomei@restorationchurch.com
Don Tomei serves in the position of Senior Pastor of Restoration Church, although he is quick to remind everyone that Jesus really is "running the show." "I believe I am only the associate in charge. This may sound religious, but honestly, I find this lifts the burden from me and puts into practice the realization that the Lord is the One in control. Jesus is the true Pastor of Restoration Church."
Don first came to Restoration Church in 1998 as Associate Pastor. He previously served for ten years as Youth Director and Singles Pastor at New Hope Ministries.
Don and his wife, Toni, are originally from Akron, Ohio, where he was a firefighter/paramedic and owner of a construction company. During this time, he was the Youth Director for his local church.
Pastor Don and Toni have ministered together for their entire 35 years of marriage and believe the strength of their union is one of the strengths of their ministry.
Don's personal mission statement in life is simply this, "To love God, to do what's right in the eyes of the Lord, and to give Him the glory."
dtomei@restorationchurch.com
Don Tomei serves in the position of Senior Pastor of Restoration Church, although he is quick to remind everyone that Jesus really is "running the show." "I believe I am only the associate in charge. This may sound religious, but honestly, I find this lifts the burden from me and puts into practice the realization that the Lord is the One in control. Jesus is the true Pastor of Restoration Church."
Don first came to Restoration Church in 1998 as Associate Pastor. He previously served for ten years as Youth Director and Singles Pastor at New Hope Ministries.
Don and his wife, Toni, are originally from Akron, Ohio, where he was a firefighter/paramedic and owner of a construction company. During this time, he was the Youth Director for his local church.
Pastor Don and Toni have ministered together for their entire 35 years of marriage and believe the strength of their union is one of the strengths of their ministry.
Don's personal mission statement in life is simply this, "To love God, to do what's right in the eyes of the Lord, and to give Him the glory."
This is Pastor Harry Thomas and his lovely wife Jan. They are wonderful people that everyone should get to know. Pastor Harry is one of our associate pastors and he loves the Word of God. Harry and Jan’s ministry is to share the hope of Christ outside of the walls of the church building. Harry spends a lot of time counseling one on one and teaching. He has been involved in Christian counseling for over thirty-six years. His studies were under the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation in Pennsylvania, but even more so under the Holy Spirit. The text book has been and always will be the Bible.
For the last 12 years, Harry and Jan have been ministering every Saturday morning at Collier County Jail. They have seen much fruit come from their labor for the Kingdom of God. Believe it or not...there are people who are in our church serving as a result of their ministry.
Between the two of them, they have eight children, twelve grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. They labor in Christ together and their joy is to see men and women restored to Christ and society as blessings to the community.
Kevin Patton: Pastoral Care/Evangelism
kpatton@restorationchurch.com
Kevin was born on December 25, 1958, in Santa Barbara, CA. He lost his father when he was eleven years old to cancer, and watched his mother raise seven children on her own, Kevin being a middle child. It was hard, but he can see now what the Lord was doing in His life.
He was radically saved on January 1, 1991, after he was released from prison. Our Lord delivered him from alcohol and drugs and imparted a passion to see others set free from this oppression.
Jesus has called Kevin to preach, teach and evangelize to a lost generation bound by sin and the chains of this world. His desire is to lead the lost to the One he is following, and watch Him transform them by His Holy Spirit.
kpatton@restorationchurch.com
Kevin was born on December 25, 1958, in Santa Barbara, CA. He lost his father when he was eleven years old to cancer, and watched his mother raise seven children on her own, Kevin being a middle child. It was hard, but he can see now what the Lord was doing in His life.
He was radically saved on January 1, 1991, after he was released from prison. Our Lord delivered him from alcohol and drugs and imparted a passion to see others set free from this oppression.
Jesus has called Kevin to preach, teach and evangelize to a lost generation bound by sin and the chains of this world. His desire is to lead the lost to the One he is following, and watch Him transform them by His Holy Spirit.
Mark and Jenn are both natives of Naples. Both gave their lives to Christ in their high school years, at which time they met in Pastor Don and Toni’s youth group. During their time serving the Lord they have worked in various capacities including worship, teaching and children’s ministry. Mark and Jenn first served at Restoration in 1998 then returned to the ministry in 2008 after 10 years of serving Christ in two other ministries.
In 2007 God gave them their beautiful daughter Chloe and in 2009 He gave them their wonderful son Logan. Since then, their vision has been to see Christian homes with strong marriages and godly parenting. With prayer and the help of wonderful volunteers they will work to develop a solid foundation for the next generation of God’s Kingdom. Once you meet them and talk with them you will see their heart. They really do have a heart and passion for Christ and for kids.
Tom Howe: Director of Missions and ISOM
thowe@restorationchurch.com
Tom serves as Director of Missions and the International School of Ministry (ISOM), leads an assisted living ministry, travels the world on short term mission trips, and prays. Beth is a Stephen’s Minister and a woman of prayer (see http://www.stephenministries.org ).
Tom was “born again” in the early 1970’s, is a Christ Gospel Tabernacle Ministerial School graduate and was ordained in 1976. He has Masters Degrees in Business Management, Practical Theology, and is a credentialed life-coach. He previously served as a Sunday school teacher, children’s leader, business committee member, prayer walker, and group leader.
He moved to Naples and Restoration Church in 2005 after retiring from the Detroit auto industry. Then in 2007, while walking the Regent University seminary campus, the Lord told Tom, He was “sending [him] to the world!" The following week Tom became Missions Director and started preparing for a short term trip to Uganda….It was the start of a great adventure.
Tom is greatly blessed by the Lord with his wonderful wife Beth. They are privileged to have raised four children, and now watch two others spreading their wings.
thowe@restorationchurch.com
Tom serves as Director of Missions and the International School of Ministry (ISOM), leads an assisted living ministry, travels the world on short term mission trips, and prays. Beth is a Stephen’s Minister and a woman of prayer (see http://www.stephenministries.org ).
Tom was “born again” in the early 1970’s, is a Christ Gospel Tabernacle Ministerial School graduate and was ordained in 1976. He has Masters Degrees in Business Management, Practical Theology, and is a credentialed life-coach. He previously served as a Sunday school teacher, children’s leader, business committee member, prayer walker, and group leader.
He moved to Naples and Restoration Church in 2005 after retiring from the Detroit auto industry. Then in 2007, while walking the Regent University seminary campus, the Lord told Tom, He was “sending [him] to the world!" The following week Tom became Missions Director and started preparing for a short term trip to Uganda….It was the start of a great adventure.
Tom is greatly blessed by the Lord with his wonderful wife Beth. They are privileged to have raised four children, and now watch two others spreading their wings.
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Jaimie has served on the worship team at Restoration since 1998. She has been involved in music ministry most of her life. She began writing music and singing in church at the age of three and is passionate about helping people encounter God through worship. She not only has a beautiful and real talent but she is also a true psalmist. (the sister can siiiiinnngg)
Jaimie is the mother of three incredible children, Rhya, Rachel and Logan.
Mitch Mayes: Administrative Assistant
mmayes@restorationchurch.com
Mitch serves as Pastor’s assistant and the daily running of the offices here at Restoration Church. He came to Naples in August 2009 needing physical and spiritual healing and restoration in his life and in February 2010 it began here at Restoration Church. He loves to serve in any way that he can to the glory of God and hopes his life will be an example of what serving in the Kingdom of God can do for those who seemingly cannot find their way.
mmayes@restorationchurch.com
Mitch serves as Pastor’s assistant and the daily running of the offices here at Restoration Church. He came to Naples in August 2009 needing physical and spiritual healing and restoration in his life and in February 2010 it began here at Restoration Church. He loves to serve in any way that he can to the glory of God and hopes his life will be an example of what serving in the Kingdom of God can do for those who seemingly cannot find their way.
Wayne Crandall: Equipping Ministry
wcrandall@restorationchurch.com
Wayne was born in Troy, NY, served a 32-year career in the USAF and has been with Restoration Church since 1999. He has served as a small group leader, coach, and director, led outreach ministry to local nursing homes for several years, served on and led overseas ministry trips, and now serves as Equipping Ministry Director. He is a wonderful man of God and loves the Lord. He loves people and can talk to them and help them discover the potential and giftings that they have. He has a heart for people to know Christ and for them to know why and what they believe and then to equip them with the tools needed to do what the Lord Jesus Christ would have them to do.
wcrandall@restorationchurch.com
Wayne was born in Troy, NY, served a 32-year career in the USAF and has been with Restoration Church since 1999. He has served as a small group leader, coach, and director, led outreach ministry to local nursing homes for several years, served on and led overseas ministry trips, and now serves as Equipping Ministry Director. He is a wonderful man of God and loves the Lord. He loves people and can talk to them and help them discover the potential and giftings that they have. He has a heart for people to know Christ and for them to know why and what they believe and then to equip them with the tools needed to do what the Lord Jesus Christ would have them to do.
Dan Hardy: Assistant Worship Leader
dhardy@restorationchurch.com
Daniel was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He was born again in 1972. That same year God put the desire in his heart to serve Him musically. He is a self-taught guitar player and singer. He has been involved in church choirs, worship bands, and solo specials at various churches in the Detroit and tri-county area for 38 years. He made a vow to the Lord that he would sing only for Him and asked that God in return would anoint it to minister His life changing power to others (Psalm 40). God moved him down to Naples in 2008.
Dan began to get involved in music ministry at Restoration Church by ministering in the men's meeting, small group meetings, prayer meetings, and occasionally at worship services. He is now one of Worship Leaders here at Restoration Church. Dan is delighted to have the privilege of helping to lead the Restoration congregation and other ministries in Spirit-lead worship and praise to Lord Christ.
dhardy@restorationchurch.com
Daniel was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He was born again in 1972. That same year God put the desire in his heart to serve Him musically. He is a self-taught guitar player and singer. He has been involved in church choirs, worship bands, and solo specials at various churches in the Detroit and tri-county area for 38 years. He made a vow to the Lord that he would sing only for Him and asked that God in return would anoint it to minister His life changing power to others (Psalm 40). God moved him down to Naples in 2008.
Dan began to get involved in music ministry at Restoration Church by ministering in the men's meeting, small group meetings, prayer meetings, and occasionally at worship services. He is now one of Worship Leaders here at Restoration Church. Dan is delighted to have the privilege of helping to lead the Restoration congregation and other ministries in Spirit-lead worship and praise to Lord Christ.
Scott Gonzalez: Worship & Tech Director
scogon@gmail.com
Scott, Amy and their two children, Zoe and Levi, have been living in Fort Mill, South Carolina where they, for the last four years, attended MorningStar Fellowship Church. Scott spent the last three years on staff at MorningStar as a video editor and live video director. Scott, originally from Naples Fl, served on staff as the worship leader at Restoration Church from March 2000 to February 2007. It was at Restoration Church where Scott met and married Amy. They have been married for 10 years. They are excited about what the Lord is going to do through them as a family at Restoration Church to impact the city of Naples.
scogon@gmail.com
Scott, Amy and their two children, Zoe and Levi, have been living in Fort Mill, South Carolina where they, for the last four years, attended MorningStar Fellowship Church. Scott spent the last three years on staff at MorningStar as a video editor and live video director. Scott, originally from Naples Fl, served on staff as the worship leader at Restoration Church from March 2000 to February 2007. It was at Restoration Church where Scott met and married Amy. They have been married for 10 years. They are excited about what the Lord is going to do through them as a family at Restoration Church to impact the city of Naples.
Oscar came to Restoration Church in 2008, and immediately got involved with the worship team and Spanish church. In early 2010 Oscar accepted the call and great privilege of shepherding the Spanish church. Oscar is originally from Colombia where the Lord rescued him in 1993. He has passed various grooming and polishing processes by the hand of the Lord, and every day he is still learning, and says that he still has much to learn.
Oscar studied theology at the University FLET and also did seminars and other Christian Leadership Studies in the following: implementing cell groups, leading worship, deliverance ministry, the prophetic, g12 (mentoring), CACED (mentoring), spiritual fathers, etc. He is currently studying for a degree in theology at ITI International Theological Institute. 14 years ago he married his beautiful wife Victoria and as a result of their union have two wonderful children. His wife is a fundamental part of his life and ministry; Victoria came to know the Lord in 1990 and has received the same education as Oscar.
Oscar says “It doesn’t matter what I’ve done or accomplished, it’s not about me, the most important thing is that people come to know Jesus as the truth and the only way to eternal life.” John 17:3
Oscar studied theology at the University FLET and also did seminars and other Christian Leadership Studies in the following: implementing cell groups, leading worship, deliverance ministry, the prophetic, g12 (mentoring), CACED (mentoring), spiritual fathers, etc. He is currently studying for a degree in theology at ITI International Theological Institute. 14 years ago he married his beautiful wife Victoria and as a result of their union have two wonderful children. His wife is a fundamental part of his life and ministry; Victoria came to know the Lord in 1990 and has received the same education as Oscar.
Oscar says “It doesn’t matter what I’ve done or accomplished, it’s not about me, the most important thing is that people come to know Jesus as the truth and the only way to eternal life.” John 17:3
Frankie was born in Atlanta, Ga. and is a mother of 3 children. She has served in Children’s Ministry as Sunday School teacher, Awana’s leader and has trained with the Christian Disaster Relief Mobile Childcare unit. She had a career as a mortgage broker for over 25 years. Her career path brought her to Florida in 2003. In June 2005 she and her children visited Restoration, where they found their church home. She heard the Spirit say to her that “The Children are the Harvest,” she began to volunteer and serve in the children’s ministry.
In 2008, God gave her a vision to open a Summer Camp for kids. She studied and became certified in early childhood development. She left her career and dedicated her life to serving the Lord full time. She opened The Rock Youth Camp a summer camp for kids as an outreach ministry. Shortly after that, she became Youth Pastor here at Restoration. Frankie is an awesome Youth Pastor.
In 2008, God gave her a vision to open a Summer Camp for kids. She studied and became certified in early childhood development. She left her career and dedicated her life to serving the Lord full time. She opened The Rock Youth Camp a summer camp for kids as an outreach ministry. Shortly after that, she became Youth Pastor here at Restoration. Frankie is an awesome Youth Pastor.
Harry Thomas: Outreach Ministry
hthomas@restorationchurch.com
hthomas@restorationchurch.com
Jaimie Woodland: Assistant Worship Leader
jwoodland@restorationchurch.com
jwoodland@restorationchurch.com
Mark & Jenn Howell: Directors of Children s Ministry
unclemarkjenn@comcast.net
unclemarkjenn@comcast.net
