Pastor
Pastor Dann Cecil
I was born and raised in the small town of Flandreau, South Dakota and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Athletic Training from South Dakota State University. After marrying Christi and working three years in retail sales, I sensed God calling me to prepare for full-time pastoral ministry. In the summer of 1999, Christi and I left our South Dakota roots and moved to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida where she worked as a nurse while I attended Knox Theological Seminary.
I received a Master of Divinity in May of 2004. Late that summer I was introduced to North Ft. Myers Presbyterian Church by one of my seminary professors, and after several visits to the church to preach, I was delighted to respond to God’s call to serve as the congregations’ organizing Pastor. I am thoroughly persuaded that the Reformed faith most accurately reflects the truths of Holy Scripture. It is my great pleasure, by God’s grace, to expound the truths of the Bible and their daily application through the preaching of the Word. As a pastor, I am committed to reaching the lost with the good news of Jesus Christ and equipping the saints for their work in ministry.
Elders
Dick Marting
I am a Christian, saved by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. The Lord has given me the privilege of being an Elder in our congregation and a husband to my wife, Peggy, and a father to my two grown children, Ben and Julie. I have been blessed to work with many wonderful children and families as a pediatrician. We began attending a Presbyterian Church in Naples early in my career, and over time began teaching and became an Elder before moving away for work-related reasons.
After relocating I served in a church plant in North Carolina, and a Presbyterian Church in Savannah, Georgia until retiring and moving to the Fort Myers area to be near our children. We chose North Fort Myers Presbyterian to be our church home for their high view of God’s word as the rule and basis for our faith, worship, and life; its centrality to our view of the church, worship and all of the ministries of the church, and the Sovereignty of God in creation, providence, salvation, and all of life. I enjoy teaching, bicycling, woodworking, and playing the dulcimer.
Bob Ishkanian
I am a retired owner of a sporting goods business in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I have also held positions in Family Life Radio, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Youth for Christ, Christian Motorcyclist Association and Gideons Area Director for SW Florida. I am now a Florida State Prison Chaplain. I moved from Long Island, New York to Florida 20 years ago and have been a member of our church for 17 years — many of those years serving in leadership as a Deacon and Elder. I am married to precious Jane, and we have two boys … Luther and Calvin (both cats!)
Dennis Royall
I was ordained to the Ministry in the Christian Reformed Church in 1983 and served four congregations in Ingersoll, Ontario, Allendale, Michigan, Cape Coral, Florida and finally my last congregation in London, Ontario – where I served over 15 years until our retirement in 2013. Which church to attend was the most significant decision my wife Dorothy and I had to make before moving back to Florida. We chose North Fort Myers Presbyterian Church, where we had attended often during vacation visits to Cape Coral while we served in London, Ontario.
We love our Pastor at NFMPC, deeply appreciate and respect his devotion to biblically directed worship and faithful preaching of the Word and his faithful labors as a loving pastor of the flock. This Church is firmly Christ centered, biblically based and just filled with a bunch of Christ-loving, giving and friendly people! It has been my privilege, honor and responsibility to have been called to be a Ruling Elder in this congregation.
Deacons
Shane Miller
I was born and raised north of Pittsburgh in the town of New Castle, Pennsylvania. Trena, my wife, and I moved to Florida about 13 years ago. We are blessed with five children, McKenna 10, Adelynn 8, Brielle 6, Easton 5, and Sage 1. We chose North Fort Myers Presbyterian Church for its inspiring and enriching style and approach to worship. I truly appreciate the church’s commitment to Reformed Theology with the preaching and teaching of Scripture.
I love hockey, being outdoors, and spending time with my family.
Al White
Violet and I moved to Florida in 2021 from Massachusetts. Our first priority was to find a church where biblical truth was preached without compromise. We were first introduced to North Fort Myers Presbyterian Church online. “We fell in love with the congregation the very first Sunday we visited. Everyone was very welcoming and greeted us so warmly. We never felt love anywhere like North Fort Myers Presbyterian.” Violet and I were both believers when we married, and I have served in church leadership for more than 30 years … so long it almost feels like I was born a Deacon. In addition to my service at our church, I am also currently active in prison ministry.
Russ Smith
In 2020 I accepted a position with Lee County. My wife Crystal, daughter Ava and I moved here from Lexington, Kentucky. We immediately began the search for a new church home. We were looking for a church affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America. No one made us feel as welcome as North Fort Myers Presbyterian Church. We felt right at home from the very beginning. We love the traditional scripture-based sermons and wonderful connections we have with the members of the congregation.
My favorite pastimes are fishing, golf, and playing the drums.
Misael Garcia
I was not a believer when I first attended North Fort Myers Presbyterian Church. I found this church through Juliana, who is now my wife. She was a member and I started visiting while we were dating. It wasn’t long until Christ saved me by grace from the burning fire that I surely deserved. The things I love most about NFMPC are the clear teaching of God’s Word from Pastor Dann and worshiping and spending time with the loving and caring congregation. I was born in Florida and have lived here my entire life, except for one year in North Carolina as a child. I enjoy being in God’s creation, the great outdoors, and I enjoy fishing most of all.
Jim Skeens
Coming Soon
Darren Royall
I’ve lived in a number of places; Canada, Michigan, Colorado and Mississippi, before ultimately settling here in Florida. But it’s been my time at North Fort Myers Presbyterian Church, nearly seven years now, that I have truly found a home.
As someone with a deep commitment to service, I’ve found incredible fulfillment in my role as a deacon at our church. This privilege to serve Christ’s congregation far exceeds my professional experiences in the service industry. NFMPC is a community of faithful believers who are wholeheartedly devoted to scripture and preaching of the gospel.
The people here are what make this church so special to me. My family are also members, which initially drew me to the Church. But it’s the congregation’s absolute commitment to biblical truth, their mutual care and encouragement, and their reverence for the Lord that has kept me anchored here.
This is a church that truly lives out its faith, and I’m honored to be a part of it.