Our Story

For over 40 years we’ve had the joy of leading groups and ministries, and for over 27 of those years we were blessed to serve in full-time pastoral ministry in the Sarasota, Florida area. God has been faithful and we are blessed to share HIs love wherever we go! In 2021, we felt God leading us to step aside as Lead Pastors and prepare for a new season of ministry. Since then, we launched Salt & Light, a ministry based in Sarasota, Florida but with a reach that extends globally. In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus taught that we should all be like salt and light, making a difference in this world for the Kingdom of God. He modeled love and truth perfectly—challenging religious systems while embracing and uplifting those often overlooked. He was called a friend of sinners for a reason, and we strive to carry that same heart in all we do.

Click the links below to learn more about the mission of Salt & Light, and please connect with us using the contact section at the bottom of each page—we’d love to hear from you!

Salt & Light is a 501c3 Non-Profit Ministry

Our Mission:

Our mission is to love God and people well and to see them transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. We do this primarily through outreach, global missions, and discipleship. With the Scriptures as our standard and the Holy Spirit as our guide, we work to equip believers and develop leaders as we work together to make a difference in this world in both practical and spiritual ways.

Outreach

Whether we are doing acts of kindness, street ministry, music ministry, disaster relief, creative arts, or stateside mission trips, we enjoy sharing the love of God in both spiritual and practical ways to people from all backgrounds, and to see His love transform their lives! For info on how you can join us for area outreaches, click the button below, and visit our “Engagements” page for upcoming events.

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2. Global Missions

For over 35 years we have led teams on mission trips overseas. What a joy it has been to connect with and learn from so many cultures! Together we teach, do outreach projects, train leaders, build relationships, and work with them to make an impact in their communities in both spiritual and practical ways. To learn more about our global mission projects click the button below.

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3. Discipleship & Coaching

Jesus called us all to “make disciples.” We do this by ongoing relational coaching to pastors, missionaries and ministry leaders, speaking engagements, zoom groups, small groups in our church, and our own “Basecamp” online teachings. We also lead a Ministerial Fellowship where we encourage, ordain, and empower ministers in their ministry calling. Click below to learn more about how we can help you grow in your faith.

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What’s New?

OUR AMAZING SUMMER TRIPS TO ASIA & OHIO

We had an amazing trip to South Asia! We were there June 15 - July 16th. We were able to minister to hundreds of people and make many new friends. What an honor to get to know so many amazing pastors and ministry leaders who wire tirelessly to share the Gospel throughout their country, even in the midst of persecution. For more details on our trip, please watch our highlight video below and check out our mission page here.

Rhoda also had a great mission trip to Ohio just after our Asia trip. I was unable to go since I had a bad fall in Asia just before we left and I had to keep my feet off the ground for several weeks. Rhoda participated in the Juggalo Gathering Outreach that we’ve done for several years. She and the team there was able to minister one on one to hundreds of people during that week and they saw such an impact on many of their lives! We are grateful for the opportunities the Lord gives to us and we always love seeing God transform people, one life at a time!

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Prepare for the Journey of Life!

Click the pictures below for free access to over 160 Teaching & Training Videos from Pastors Tom and Rhoda and many free Bible College courses

All of the content is provided free of charge. If you like the content and would like to help us build this resource, we appreciate your prayers! If you are able to provide financial support so we can focus more time on ministry, it’s also much appreciated. Click below for more info and thanks again!

Pastors Tom and Rhoda

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“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

— Jesus Christ (Matthew 5:13-16)