Blythe joined the staff in August of 2014. She and her husband, Jared, have 2 daughters, Annie and Eden. Blythe loves discipling our Covenant Life kids to know, love, and live God’s Word. Before coming to Covenant Life, Blythe worked in various areas of full-time ministry in Sofia, Bulgaria and St. Louis, Missouri. She has her B.A. in Sociology and Anthropology from Berry College, an M.A. in Theological Studies and an M.A. in Educational Ministries from Covenant Theological Seminary. When she’s not with our church kids, Blythe is learning the ropes of being a “dance mom” and enjoying family time!

Ed was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. When Christ came into his life as a young man, Ed became deeply involved in Ministering in the Church. He and his wife, Betty, have taught many Sunday school classes, and have held small Bible studies in their home for about 40 years.

Since retiring Ed has been involved in missions in South Africa. After his first trip to Africa, he gained a heart and soul for the lost and the least. The Lord laid on his heart a few years ago a compassion and a love for our precious Senior Citizens. Becaming the Senior Care Coordinator at Covenant Life in 2015, he and his team visit people in assisted living homes, their own homes, and in hospitals when needed.

Ed loves to read, ride his bicycle, do leather work, dote on his 2 beautiful daughters, Cathy and Julie, and his five awesome grandchildren, and spend time with Betty, his amazing “bride” of 55 years.

Eric's passion is using technology to engage people in worship. He began serving vocationally as a Student Director in 2003 and has served in several other positions through the years. He joined Covenant Life's staff in the spring of 2017 moving from Orlando to Sarasota with his wife, Vicki and their three children.

Things I enjoy: playing tabletop games, spending time in nature, watching good movies (like Muppet Treasure Island), and reading fantasy novels. 

Josh began serving as the Director of Student Ministry for Covenant Life in 2019. He studied at RTS Orlando and completed his MDiv at Covenant Theological Seminary in 2017.  He and his wife Samantha are both Florida natives and have lived together in Florida, New Jersey, Missouri, and Illinois (and now Florida again). They have one wonderful son (Alistair) and two terrible cats (Maeby and Fezzik). 

Lisa was born and raised in Rockland County, NY and moved to Florida in 1987. She graduated from Palm Beach Community College in 1992, and later studied criminal justice at Florida Atlantic University. She volunteered in children's ministries for many years as a Kindergarten Sunday School teacher, and then as a 2nd/3rd grade discipleship teacher at Covenant Life before joining the staff in October 2015. Lisa enjoys reading, driving her Jeep, and spending time with her husband Kevin and son Luke.

Maurice is married to his best friend, Beth Overholt, Director of Women’s Ministry. They met in 2011, when Maurice began playing organ and conducting the choir. In 2013 he became the Director of Worship Ministry.

Maurice enjoys spending time with Beth and their two sons, Isaac and Timothy, watching movies, writing, and visiting art galleries and museums.

Maurice was born in Sarasota and grew up in central Ohio. Maurice holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Florida, and a Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY.