Our Team
Our team is assembled from all over the world, with different backgrounds, for one purpose - to pursue life as family through Jesus. Here you will find information about our Pastor and ministry staff who serve both full and part-time with Common Ground. Click on each person's name for a full bio and picture.
Lead Pastor: Danny Schaffner
Danny Schaffner has been married to the love of his life, Kristi, for well over a decade now. They have 4 boys - Waylon, Ricky, Caden, and Brody. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys all sorts of music. He loves the diversity of Tampa and the unique opportunity God has given him to restore a work in the heart of the city.
Associate Minister of Community Life: Julio Cruz
Julio has been married to his wife Krystal for more than five years. Originally from Honduras, Julio was working as an interpreter for a local orphanage while pursuing his business degree. He eventually moved to the US to pursue his undergraduate degree in theology from Ozark Christian College. Julio has a heart for people to be connected through small groups and loves to work on cars, play soccer, and work with his hands in construction.
To read Julio's personal brochure, click here.
To read Julio's latest newsletter, click here.
Associate Minister to Children and Families: Julie Scott
Julie has been married to her husband Mike for over a year now. Julie graduated from Anderson University with a degree in Elementary Education. She has a heart for children and desires to strenthen their families.
To read Julie's latest newsletter, click here.
Thank you to David Hanko Photography for the use the staff pictures. You can connect with David Hanko Photography by phone at 727.319.2403 or through the web at http://www.dhankophoto.com .