Leadership & Ministry

Meet Our Staff

Meet the people who serve, teach, and care for our church family at The Connection Church in Cape Coral.

Who We Are

About The Connection Church

A growing Southern Baptist church in Cape Coral centered on God’s Word, faith in Jesus Christ, and life together as a church family.

A Church Family

Rooted in Scripture. Connected in Christ.

We are a small, growing Southern Baptist church in Cape Coral, Florida, and we believe the church is a family of believers who love God, love His Word, and love one another.

We believe the Bible is God’s Word and our final authority for what we believe and how we live. Our desire is to faithfully teach Scripture, encourage one another in our walk with Christ, and provide a loving church family where people can worship, grow, serve, and belong.

Most importantly, we want people to know the saving grace and hope found through Jesus Christ.

Church Leadership

Meet Our Church Staff in Cape Coral

The Connection Church is served by people who care about biblical teaching, worship, children’s ministry, and the life of our Cape Coral church family.

Founding Pastor Ron Smith of The Connection Church, a Southern Baptist congregation in Cape Coral, Florida.
Founding Pastor

Ron Smith

Ron Smith is the founding pastor of The Connection Church. He earned his MDiv from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Ron and Rachel have been married for 35 years and have two children, Hannah and Daniel.

Favorite Verse — John 14:6
“Jesus said … I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.”

Ron values this verse because it is clear about how a person connects with God. It is not through a sinner’s prayer, a sensational preacher, or a special program. It is only through the Lord Jesus.

Rachel Smith of The Connection Church, serving alongside Pastor Ron Smith in Cape Coral.
Pastor's Wife

Rachel Smith

Rachel has been married to Ron for 35 years. Together they have two children, Hannah and Daniel.

Her favorite passage is Ephesians 2:8–9 because it embodies true grace — “God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense” — and reminds her that grace is offered as a gift. For Rachel, it is a reminder of just how good God is to us.

Tony and Ann Marie, founding members serving in children’s ministry at The Connection Church in Cape Coral.
Children’s Ministry

Tony and Ann Marie

Tony and Ann Marie have been married for 19 years and have been members of The Connection Church for 20 years. They are among the founding members of the church and now serve together in children’s ministry.

Their son, Alex, is 23 and serves through music by singing with The Connection Church praise team.

Favorite Verse — Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Dan, deacon at The Connection Church, serving the Cape Coral church family.
Deacon

Dan

Dan serves as a deacon at The Connection Church. He and his wife, Judy, have been married for 44 years. Their family includes one daughter, two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

John is Dan’s favorite book of the Bible because it shows the divinity of Christ as the Messiah and gives a clear explanation of eternal life.

Jeanne, Junior Church Teacher helping children learn Scripture at The Connection Church in Cape Coral.
Junior Church Teacher

Jeanne

Jeanne serves as Junior Church Teacher at The Connection Church. She and her husband, Tom, have three daughters and four grandchildren.

Her favorite passage is Hebrews 13:5–6 because it reminds her that no matter what happens in life, she has a Helper and One who will never leave her.

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