Ministry Residents

Tyler Mingonet graduated from the University of Florida in May of 2022 with a bachelor’s in Family, Youth and Community sciences. He is from Orlando, Florida but now lives in Gainesville working with North Central in the College department. Tyler co-leads the College Freshmen Life Group on Sunday morning, assists with college events and disciples several students. He is a part of North Central’s College Resident program, of which this is his second year. Along with the other Residents, Tyler…

Originally from Jacksonville, FL, Janna relocated to Gainesville in 2016 to pursue studies at UF. She successfully completed the entomology program in 2020. Since then, Janna has been an integral part of the staff at North Central and the BCM. Her hobbies encompass both sports and the arts, with a keen interest in tennis and a talent for music, playing the piano, guitar, and percussion. She has an aspiration to master other instruments as time goes on. At the BCM,…

Ciera Proudfoot is a graduate of the University of Florida with a bachelors in Animal Science. Though originally from Lake Mary, FL, she has loved calling Gainesville her home since 2018. Ciera and her husband, Robert, both have a passion for agriculture, the outdoors, and training and discipling college students. I am a college life group leader on Sunday mornings and help mentor and disciple college students at North Central and the BCM.

Melody Barb pursued her education at both Santa Fe College and The University of Florida, culminating in her graduation in May 2023 with a Bachelors in Livestock Sciences. She and her husband are deeply committed to reaching out to college and international students, actively participating in programs that serve these groups. In her leisure time, Melody enjoys reading, painting, and is currently exploring the craft of crochet. At North Central, Melody contributes significantly to the college ministry and spearheads Bible…