Rev. Curt & Wanda Napier have served in pastoral ministry in the Church of the Nazarene for 20 years. Ordained in 2005 at Indian Lake Nazarene Camp in Vicksburg, MI by Dr. Jim Bond, General Superintendent Emeritus, Rev. Napier has served Nazarene churches in both the Michigan and Eastern KY Districts in both the Lead Pastor and Interim Pastoral roles. He and Wanda have two adult children and four grandchildren who reside in Michigan. Their philosophy of ministry in the Church is to love and lead God’s people as God would love and lead them. The Napiers began attending Avon Park Naz in December of 2021.

Dr. Patricia Bridewell first attended Avon Park Church of the Nazarene in January 2004,and upon relocating to Florida, became a member in August 2013. She was first called to serve Avon Park Church of the Nazarene in April 2021, and was ordained in April 2024 in the Southern Florida District by Dr. T. Scott Daniels. Her philosophy of ministry in the church is to disciple God’s people to reach their fullness in Christ and enable them to become active in ministry according to their gifts.

"Pastor Patty" graduated from Kentucky Wesleyan College, earned her M.A. at Western Kentucky University and her PhD at Newburgh Theological Seminary, then completed the Course of Studies at Nazarene Bible College. Her husband, Jerry, passed into the arms of Jesus in October 2025. Her son, his wife, and her two grandchildren live in Virginia.