Lucian J. Gandolfo was ordained in 1996, has an earned PhD in Theology, and has served in various ministry leadership offices, to include two previous Senior Pastorates in Newark, NJ and Brooklyn, NY.  After serving as a Deacon at Beacon Baptist Church, in September 2023 Lucian was elected by the congregation to succeed the late Dr. Wayne Guinn as the church's Senior Pastor for a 1-3 year term.  Pastor Gandolfo and his wife Denise have been residing in Florida since 2014, and together they have eight adult children and three grandchildren.

Caleb and Christine were raised in Fort Lauderdale and love the beach, coffee, and fellowship with friends. Even better, they are new parents with their young sons Caedyn, Cyrus and Chancellor. Pastor Caleb participates in various aspects of the ministry including teens, seniors, and preaching, while Christine is heavily involved in our nurseries and women’s ministry.