Dion & Angela Daniels
Lead Pastors
Dion & Angela Daniels served as the Youth Pastors of City Life Church since June of 2010 & as of Feb 2018 been installed as the Lead Pastors here at City Life Church.
A native of New Milford, CT, Dion received a B.S. in Sport Management from Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, CT) where he was part of the Men’s Soccer Team. Upon graduation, Dion moved to Florida to pursue a career at IMG Soccer Academy in 2006 where he met a hometown girl, soon to be his wife.
Dion and Angela have been married since February 2011. They have 3 beautiful daughters, Jasmine, Layla & Isabella
Currently Angela also serves as our City Kids Director that meets every Sunday at 10:30am and Wednesday nights during the school year at 6:30pm.
A native of New Milford, CT, Dion received a B.S. in Sport Management from Sacred Heart University (Fairfield, CT) where he was part of the Men’s Soccer Team. Upon graduation, Dion moved to Florida to pursue a career at IMG Soccer Academy in 2006 where he met a hometown girl, soon to be his wife.
Dion and Angela have been married since February 2011. They have 3 beautiful daughters, Jasmine, Layla & Isabella
Currently Angela also serves as our City Kids Director that meets every Sunday at 10:30am and Wednesday nights during the school year at 6:30pm.
Jonathan Zachary
Youth Director & Safety Director
As a team both Jonathan & his wife Cassidy lead the charge for our NXTGen of believers from middle school through high school on Wednesday Nights. Jonathan also provides and executes appropriate team safety and accident prevention across campus for all church events and services.
Sean Brown
Worship Pastor
Pastor Sean comes to City Life Church after over 20 years serving and leading Music Ministries, and Audio/Visual Ministries from all over the United States before, during, and after his service as a Non-Commissioned Officer in the US Army.
God has blessed Sean with many responsibilities in life but his wife, Retta, and their two beautiful children (Sean Jr. and Saige) along with his Service Dog are his pride and joy.
Outside of church, the former radio personality, sports broadcaster, and small business owner is a member of the team at Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto serving the visually impaired and fellow veterans dealing with PTSD and other physical challenges.
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 40:31
Currently, Retta serves as our Hospitality Director
God has blessed Sean with many responsibilities in life but his wife, Retta, and their two beautiful children (Sean Jr. and Saige) along with his Service Dog are his pride and joy.
Outside of church, the former radio personality, sports broadcaster, and small business owner is a member of the team at Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto serving the visually impaired and fellow veterans dealing with PTSD and other physical challenges.
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 40:31
Currently, Retta serves as our Hospitality Director
Jamie Howell
Administrator
Jamie has served as our Administrative Assistant since 2024. She is a Bradenton native and brings knowledge of many local community resources. Jamie provides excellent service to church guests while supporting our Senior Leadership and Serve Teams.
Meet the team.
It takes a team working together to Live, Learn, Love, and Lead! This is ours!
Amanda Simon
Nursery Director
Amanda has served as our Administrative Assistant since 2022 providing excellent service to all guest at the church office and support to our Senior Leadership. She also serves as our Nursery Director on Sunday Mornings with Mini City Kids
Jan & Ernie Browning
Missions Directors
Ernie & Jan have served faithfully as our Mission Directors for several years. Their passion for missions allow our team to stay connected, informed and in prayer for the 32 missionaries that we are honored to support both locally and internationally.
Deb Sawhill
Kitchen Outreach Director
Deb leads the charge to serve our community and those in need with hot meals, clothes and other needs every week. She is also a part of our Prayer Team