Meet Our Staff
Rev. Dr. Jaime Faberllé
Senior Pastor
Church Office: 941.925.2661
Email: pastorjaime@stjohns-sarasota.com
Reverend Jaime moved to St. John's in July of 2016 from Orlando, FL. He and his wife Julie have two children, Grace and Daniel, and a dog, Felix.
What do you love about St. John's? The tremendous heart of this congregation!
What's your favorite dessert? The only dessert I like is carrot cake.
Church Office: 941.925.2661
Email: pastorjaime@stjohns-sarasota.com
Reverend Jaime moved to St. John's in July of 2016 from Orlando, FL. He and his wife Julie have two children, Grace and Daniel, and a dog, Felix.
What do you love about St. John's? The tremendous heart of this congregation!
What's your favorite dessert? The only dessert I like is carrot cake.
Trish Commer
Director of Children's Ministry
Church Office: 941.925.2661 ext. 104
Email: kidz4christ@stjohns-sarasota.com
Trish joined the church in 2009 and started volunteering in the children's ministry. She continued volunteering until joining the staff in 2014. Trish resides in Sarasota with her husband, Niles and their dog, Daisy Mae. When Trish is not at work, she loves to watch sports and spend time with her family.
What do you love about St. John’s? I love the people: the families, the staff, the congregation. There is a lot of love here and it makes me smile.
What’s your favorite dessert? I love lots of sweets. My favorites would be peanut butter pie and most ice creams.
Church Office: 941.925.2661 ext. 104
Email: kidz4christ@stjohns-sarasota.com
Trish joined the church in 2009 and started volunteering in the children's ministry. She continued volunteering until joining the staff in 2014. Trish resides in Sarasota with her husband, Niles and their dog, Daisy Mae. When Trish is not at work, she loves to watch sports and spend time with her family.
What do you love about St. John’s? I love the people: the families, the staff, the congregation. There is a lot of love here and it makes me smile.
What’s your favorite dessert? I love lots of sweets. My favorites would be peanut butter pie and most ice creams.
Cody Davenport
Contemporary Worship Leader
Church Office: 941.925.2661
Email: cody.davenport@gmail.com
Cody is a Liberty University alum and works during the week as a Dad's Coach at Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center. His free time is mostly spent writing music or watching a good movie! You can find some of his music on iTunes or Spotify.
What do you love about St. John’s? I think I just love how welcoming and loving the people are.
What’s your favorite dessert? Hands down strawberry shortcake but it’s gotta be real shortcake, fresh strawberries and, of course, great vanilla ice cream. ☺
Church Office: 941.925.2661
Email: cody.davenport@gmail.com
Cody is a Liberty University alum and works during the week as a Dad's Coach at Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center. His free time is mostly spent writing music or watching a good movie! You can find some of his music on iTunes or Spotify.
What do you love about St. John’s? I think I just love how welcoming and loving the people are.
What’s your favorite dessert? Hands down strawberry shortcake but it’s gotta be real shortcake, fresh strawberries and, of course, great vanilla ice cream. ☺
Paul Hasting
Director of Finance
Church Office: 941.925.2661
Email: treasurer@stjohns-sarasota.com
Paul, and his wife Carol moved to Sarasota in 2008. They have five adult sons, ten grandchildren, and three great grandchildren spread across five states. Paul received a Master of Business Administration degree from Capital University in Bexley, Ohio. Paul is a retired AT&T Division Manager. In addition to his corporate experience, Paul has extensive managerial and financial experience with several not-for-profit organizations in Florida and New Jersey.
What do you love about St. John’s? St. John’s feels like a lifelong friend that is there for you in good times and bad.
What’s your favorite dessert? It is a long list, but at the top is fresh homemade cherry pie.
Church Office: 941.925.2661
Email: treasurer@stjohns-sarasota.com
Paul, and his wife Carol moved to Sarasota in 2008. They have five adult sons, ten grandchildren, and three great grandchildren spread across five states. Paul received a Master of Business Administration degree from Capital University in Bexley, Ohio. Paul is a retired AT&T Division Manager. In addition to his corporate experience, Paul has extensive managerial and financial experience with several not-for-profit organizations in Florida and New Jersey.
What do you love about St. John’s? St. John’s feels like a lifelong friend that is there for you in good times and bad.
What’s your favorite dessert? It is a long list, but at the top is fresh homemade cherry pie.
Nicole Smith
Director of Chancel & Hand Bell Choirs
Church Office: 941.925.2661 ext. 105
Email: choir@stjohns-sarasota.com
Nicole received her B.A. in Vocal Performance from Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. She enjoys spending as much time as possible outside with her daughter, son and husband. She is active in other musical organizations in our thriving arts community including Choral Artists of Sarasota, Sarasota Young Voices and Belle canto Women's Choir.
What you love about St. John's: The willingness to serve and reach out to one another and our community.
What's your favorite dessert: A simple soft chocolate chip cookie with a glass of cold almond milk (Yummmm...)
Church Office: 941.925.2661 ext. 105
Email: choir@stjohns-sarasota.com
Nicole received her B.A. in Vocal Performance from Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. She enjoys spending as much time as possible outside with her daughter, son and husband. She is active in other musical organizations in our thriving arts community including Choral Artists of Sarasota, Sarasota Young Voices and Belle canto Women's Choir.
What you love about St. John's: The willingness to serve and reach out to one another and our community.
What's your favorite dessert: A simple soft chocolate chip cookie with a glass of cold almond milk (Yummmm...)
Heidi Welbourn
Church Secretary
Church Office: 941.925.2661 ext. 102
Email: secretary@stjohns-sarasota.com
Heidi joined our team in 2013 and feels very blessed to work beside such a great team.
What you love about St. John's: Hands down the people!
What's your favorite dessert: Creme brulee
Church Office: 941.925.2661 ext. 102
Email: secretary@stjohns-sarasota.com
Heidi joined our team in 2013 and feels very blessed to work beside such a great team.
What you love about St. John's: Hands down the people!
What's your favorite dessert: Creme brulee
