Jon Birkmire
I've had the privilege of serving in ministry for over a decade, and I'm deeply honored to be part of the Anthem Church community. Anthem has played such a significant role in my own faith journey, and I'm passionate about teaching the Bible, developing leaders, and equipping people to reach those who are close to them but far from God.
My wife, Ashley, and I are grateful to be raising our family here in Alachua County and to be part of a church that loves this community so deeply. I'm especially excited about the opportunities we have to uniquely share the Gospel in Gainesville and help people from all walks of life discover and follow Jesus.
Our Staff Team
Our Church Governance
Anthem is governed by a Board of Directors and supported by a Stewardship Team made up of men and women with a long history of faithfulness to this church. Their wisdom, integrity, and experience guide our direction, and they prayerfully oversee everything we do, from the mission we're on to the resources that make it possible.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides accountability for our Lead Pastor's leadership of the church. They watch over the health and direction of our church, protect our mission and beliefs, and provide accountability and support for our Lead Pastor and staff as we seek to follow Jesus together.
- Derrak OstovicChair
- Jon BirkmireLead Pastor
- Jennifer Arnold
- Rusty Thompson
- Ryan Traxler
- Jeff Hogue
- Matt Grumblatt
Stewardship Team
Our Stewardship Team provides financial wisdom and oversight for Anthem. They help ensure that every gift given is handled with integrity, reviewed regularly, and put to work in ways that further our mission, so our church family can give with full confidence.
- Rebekah JohnsonChair
- Annie TuckerExecutive Director
- Kori Allen
- Chuck Frampton
- Rick Chin
To Inspire and Equip people to Follow Jesus
For way too long churches have been known for what they're against. Anthem has always been a place known for what we're FOR, led by a team who believes deeply in our mission to inspire and equip people to follow Jesus.
ANTHEM CHURCH