Meet Our Team
The Reverend Eddie Bellis
Pastor
Pastor
The Reverend Edward “Eddie” Bellis began his ministry at Cypress Lake Presbyterian in February 2021, after serving several churches in NC as Transitional Pastor from 2013 until 2021. Prior to his time in NC, he served several churches from Maryland to Florida. He attended NC State University for his undergraduate degree in Textile Materials and Management. He attended the Presbyterian School of Christian Education (PSCE) for his Master of Arts in Education and Union Seminary in Richmond for his Master of Divinity. He is thrilled and excited to be in SW Florida, which he considers home. He is recently married to his new bride, Laura. He loves to read, tell bad puns and jokes, and be outside.
The Reverend Joel Ajo-Fernandez
Pastor - Spanish Speaking Ministries
Pastor - Spanish Speaking Ministries
Pastor Joel is the pastor of Spanish speaking ministries at CLPC. A seminary trained and ordained pastor, Joel comes from Cuba where he served as the Methodist Bishop of Havana. After entering the United States, Pastor Joel served several churches (including a United Methodist/Presbyterian church in New Jersey). He is honorably retired and lives in Cape Coral with his wife. He would enjoy hearing from you, his email is Joel@clpc.us .
John Ferris
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Rachel Carrier
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Lay Leadership
In the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), a unique aspect of church leadership is the involvement of lay leaders, or members of the congregation. At CLPC, the Session provides general oversight and administration for our church. The current members of Session are listed below next to the ministry team each member serves on (Support, Church and Community, Disciplemaking, and Worship).
2021 Session
The Rev. Eddie Bellis
The Rev. Joel Ajo-Fernandez
Gordon Coffman, Clerk of Session
Alberto Reyes
Mike Scullion, Finance
Carlos Vasquez
Nick LoPresti, Support
Bob Hoschner, Support
Karen Clifford, Worship
Hal Slusher, Worship
Elena Garcia, Worship
Wanda Bishop, Church and Community
Chris Giesecke, Church and Community
Tim Baldwin, Disciplemaking
2021 Session
The Rev. Eddie Bellis
The Rev. Joel Ajo-Fernandez
Gordon Coffman, Clerk of Session
Alberto Reyes
Mike Scullion, Finance
Carlos Vasquez
Nick LoPresti, Support
Bob Hoschner, Support
Karen Clifford, Worship
Hal Slusher, Worship
Elena Garcia, Worship
Wanda Bishop, Church and Community
Chris Giesecke, Church and Community
Tim Baldwin, Disciplemaking