Matt Simpson – Elder, Pastor-Teacher
In December 2023, Matt accepted the call to be pastor of Harbor City Baptist Church.
Matt earned a MDiv (2004) and PhD (2010) in-residence from Southern Baptist theological Seminary. He also served as an adjunct professor at Baptist College of Florida and Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, 2010-2013.
After serving 28 years in the military, Matt retired as an Air Force chaplain with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.Matt is happily married to Veronica, who has been in the military for over 20 years, and continues to serve in the Air Force Chaplain Corps. Together they have five amazing kids.
Dennis Harrison – Elder
Ben Gonzales – Elder
Robert Wilder – Deacon
Robert was born and raised in Fernandina Beach, Florida and became a Christian in 1994.
Robert graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelors degree in Finance in 1989. He and his wife Susan (Married 1991) moved to Melbourne in the early 1990’s. Upon moving to Melbourne, Robert obtained a State Certified General Real Estate Appraisal license and appraised real estate in central and north Florida. Robert later became a Reserve Specialist with the Community Association Institute performing long-range budget planning and consulting services to resort properties world-wide since 1997.
Robert and Susan have a daughter Robyn, son Ryan, son-in-law Eric and granddaughter Layne Ivy.
Robert enjoys reading and studying the Word of God and serving the Lord. He also enjoys traveling, golfing, snowboarding (when he can make it to the mountains in winter), and working out in the gym.
