Meet the Elders of ICC
In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul laid out the office of elder, or overseer, to govern the early churches that he planted and to help the church leader.
Learn more about the qualifications and responsibilities of elders at ICC.
Jeff Barrow
Jeff Barrow and his wife Jennifer have been attending ICC since 2001. Both were raised in the church and accepted Christ at an early age. They found ICC while looking for a church with programs for children. Their three daughters were brought up through the children’s programs at ICC. During this time Jeff and his wife assisted with Children’s Super Church and eventually became teachers of a children’s class for third through fifth grades. Jeff has also served as a church deacon and as a member of the church finance committee. Seeing the impact of children’s church programs in his own life, Jeff will always have a special love of these youth programs.
John Beeler
Mr. Beeler has been attending ICC for 42 years. When he was a teacher at ICS, Mr. Beeler served as the Key Club and Interact Club advisor. He has also been a bus driver for a Mariners Hospital fundraiser. In addition to being an Elder of ICC, he has served as an usher, Deacon, choir member, Sunday School teacher, and a substitute preacher. In 1974, the Lord showed John that he fell short of God’s glory, but that God loved him. God used the combination of the preaching of a travelling evangelist and the showing of a movie to convince him that he must place his trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. John is so glad that the Lord has drawn him to Himself, and that he belongs to Him.
Jon Delong
Mr. DeLong has been attending ICC since 1982. As an Elder, he helps prepare Communion, helps oversee the Deacons, has helped with childrens ministries, and helps with technical and AV needs for Sunday morning services. Through the ministry of ICC and with the love and prayers of friends, Jon accepted Christ and was baptized in 1978.
Tony Hammon
Mr. Hammon has been attending ICC for 42 years. He received a Bachelor’s in Education from the University of Miami and a Master’s in Education Administration from Tennessee Temple University. He was a Marine Biology teacher, Physics teacher, and a baseball coach. His previous roles in church include: bus driver, Sunday School teacher, President of the Island Community Church and Island Christian School, serving as a deacon and is currently serving as an Elder for ICC. Mr. Hammon also serves as the President of the International Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, is on the Board of Directors for the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, a Board Member for Joshua Expeditions, Rotarian, and the Local Planning Agency. Mr. Hammon has been married to his wife Colleen for 43 years. Together they have four children: Troy, Stephen, Kathleen, and Trent and have 9 grandchildren.
Pete Ihrig
Pete has been a member of Island Community Church since 2004. He is married to Megan and has a daughter Amanda and a son Kurt, both graduates of Island Christian School. He was the first President of the Island Christian School Board and he currently serves on the ICC Financial Advisory Board. Pete teaches Bible and Theology classes at ICC. He holds a B.S., and M.A., and has a Master of Divinity at Liberty University. Pete is also on staff of Cru as an executive coach to Christian leaders.
Trevor Mann
Pastor Trevor is a fifth-generation conch, making him passionate about the people and waters of the Florida Keys. Trevor has been serving in ministry for over seventeen years. He has served as a youth pastor, worship pastor, assistant pastor, and now senior pastor. He obtained his degree in biblical studies from Liberty University. Pastor Trevor began attending ICC at the age of two. He is honored and humbled by the opportunity to serve the church in which he was raised. Trevor married his lovely wife, Nicki Mann, in 1996. The couple shares two daughters, Lacie and Isla. In his free time, you may find Pastor Trevor spending time with his family, out on the the boat or enjoying a cup of coffee.
Larry O′Neill
Larry O’Neill moved to the Keys with his family in 1987. He spent the first 33 years of his professional career as a law enforcement officer. He graduated summa cum laude from Trinity International University with a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry. In 2014 he graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University with a Master of Arts in Pastoral Care.
Larry was ordained by the ordination council of Island Community church in 2019. Larry has been a member of the worship team for many years. He is currently a staff chaplain for Baptist Hospital South Florida covering our Keys Hospitals.
Larry and his wife Melanie have been married for 37 years. They have four children, four grandchildren, and four dogs.
Wayne Porter
Mr. Porter has been attending ICC for 42 years. He received a Bachelor’s in Biblical Education from Florida Bible College and a Master’s in Sacred Music from Pensacola Christian College. His previous roles in church include: children and youth ministry, visitation, Pastoral care, prayer chain, music/worship team, media/website/technical matters. Mr. Porter has been married to his wife Tina since 1980 and have four daughters and five grandchildren, 3 girls and 2 boys.
At ICC, the Board of Elders provides guidance on doctrinal matters and oversight of the Senior Pastor on behalf of the congregation. The Elder Board also has ultimate authority over and oversight of the ICC Corporation, in accordance with the ICC bylaws. The responsibilities of the Elder Board includes, but is not limited to:
- selecting the final candidate for Senior Pastor to be voted on by the congregation
- approving draft church budgets to then be presented to the congregation membership for voting
- mentoring and supporting the Senior Pastor