Keith Allen Pintar - Founder/Director Story
Keith Allen Pintar was born and raised in Miami, Florida, into a family steeped in music and show business. His mother, Marie, was the second violinist for the Miami Beach Philharmonic, performing for stars like Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, and Bobby Darin. His father, Frank, was a radio announcer and impressionist, active in New York, California, and Chicago.
Tragedy struck when Keith was 11; his mother died suddenly from complications related to multiple sclerosis. This event profoundly impacted him, leading to early struggles with drugs and alcohol as a form of escape. Despite this, Keith's passion for music drove him to pursue the dream of becoming a rock star. His band attracted serious interest from record labels and opened for well-known '80s bands like Cheap Trick, Joe Satriani, and Great White. During this time, Keith also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Ohio State University and Franklin University.
Despite his success in the music business with Capitol Records, Keith found himself feeling empty and unhappy, eventually becoming suicidal. In 1990, at the urging of his Christian stepmother, Elisabeth, Keith entered a Christian Rehabilitation Program in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It was there that he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. After completing the program, Keith stayed on as a counselor for six months.
Following his rehabilitation, Keith decided to settle in Fort Lauderdale. He soon joined Youth For Christ as a local missionary, where he ministered to broken and desperate teens through music, testimony, and Bible studies. Many of these teens came to know Christ through his efforts. It was also at Youth For Christ that Keith met his future wife, Christy.
Keith then served as Youth Pastor at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale under Pastor Stephan Tchvidjian, the eldest grandson of Reverend Billy Graham. He also played in the church's worship band, sometimes leading worship and co-hosting a local radio show. During this period, Keith recorded his first CD music project, "Take It To The World," which received local and national radio play. His wife, Christy, joined him in ministry, and under their leadership, the youth group grew to around 400 students.
Later, Keith felt called to move to Colorado Springs, CO, where he joined the staff at Rocky Mountain Calvary as Assistant Pastor and Assistant Worship Leader. He signed with the Calvary Chapel Music record label and released his second CD, "Solid Ground." The project featured accomplished musicians like Dennis Holt and Darrell Mansfield. Keith opened major concerts for well-known Christian artists such as The Newsboys and Phil Keaggy.
After several fruitful years in Colorado, Keith responded to another calling and moved his family to Jacksonville, Florida, to plant Calvary Chapel Jacksonville. For 22 years, he served as Senior Pastor, faithfully teaching the word of God, leading worship, recording three more CD music projects, and engaging in extensive evangelism. His testimonial video, "Glitter To Glory", was broadcast globally on Pat Robertson's 700 Club, leading hundreds to Christ. The video can be viewed at the bottom of this page.
In 2010, Keith had the honor of meeting Reverend Billy Graham in Jacksonville, a life-changing experience. Dr. Graham encouraged Keith to continue evangelistic work alongside his pastoral duties. Eleven years later, this advice came to fruition with the founding of First Coast Outreach Ministries (FCOM) in 2021.
As Founder and Director of FCOM, Keith is passionate about spreading the Good News and leading people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is accomplished throughout Jacksonville, using his gifts of music, evangelism, and Bible teaching. Over the past several years, Keith and FCOM's numerous volunteers from various churches have been blessed to witness hundreds come to know Christ through FCOM's efforts. The ministry serves in Rehabilitation Centers, Prisons, Homeless Ministries, School Chapel Services, and Assisted Living Facilities, and also hosts major evangelistic outreaches in Jacksonville.
In addition to his local work, Keith travels regularly, ministering at various churches and ministries worldwide, leading worship, teaching, sharing his testimony, and conducting evangelism workshops. He also serves as a Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Chaplain and has worked with Samaritans Purse and The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Keith and his wife, Christy, have been married for 31 years and have three married sons and five grandchildren. They prioritize family time and enjoy traveling, hiking, and many other adventures together. Keith's love of music continues to inspire him, as he records projects aimed at encouraging and uplifting future generations.
Over the years, Keith has been, and continues to be, grateful for his mentors, advisors, examples, and influencers:
Pastor Stephan TchividJian, Nat'l Christian Foundation
Keith gleaning wisdom from the Rev. Billy Graham
Keith and Christy Pintar with Franklin Graham
Pastor Malcolm Wild, Calvary Chapel Merritt Island
The Late Pastor Chuck Smith, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa
Paul Clark and Phil Keaggy, Fellow Musicians
Dennis Agajanian, Fellow Musician
Rodrigo Rodriguez, Fellow Musician
Rev. Fred Young, Fellow Evangelist
Marie and Frank, Keith's Parents
Keith - Rock n' Roll Days
Keith and Christy's Wedding
Keith and Christy in Israel
The Pintar Family
David Siddall - Board Member
David has had a passion for sharing Jesus with people ever since the Lord gave him a heart transplant in 1999. The Lord has opened doors of evangelism from Ponte Vedra Blvd to Moncrief Rd and many places in between. David serves in a variety of ministries including FCOM, Behind the Walls, Duval County Jail, and the BGEA 24/7 prayer line. It's his desire to see the body of Christ energized and equipped to reach people, one by one, "for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
David and Jo Ellen have been married for over 40 years and are blessed with two daughters and seven grandchildren. When he's not working as an accounting professional, David enjoys family time, fishing, kayaking, and playing basketball.
Dan Johnson - Board Member
Dan Johnson is a businessman and pastor passionate about sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ in the marketplace. His ministry encourages Christians to step out of the pews and pray for those they encounter daily. With a 30-year career in the computer industry, including as VP of Global Sales for a Fortune 100 company, Dan began praying for people during his extensive travels. He witnessed many salvations and miracles, discovering that people from all backgrounds were open to prayer.
After transitioning from business, Dan served as executive pastor at a large church in Southern California, overseeing 8 pastors and 2,500 members, while also serving as a hospital chaplain for 10 years. Today, he leads prayer gatherings in Southern California and Jacksonville, Florida, and directs citywide worship and outreach events. Dan is also EVP of Global Sales for Savrpak, a food-tech company funded by Mark Cuban, and co-founder of four startups.
Dan and his wife, trained in Deep Level Healing at Fuller Seminary, have helped hundreds through emotional healing over the past 20 years. He also mentors men in business and ministry and recently published his first book, “Say What He Said, Do What He Did”, on Amazon.
Kate Littleton - Administrative Assistant
The Lord Jesus Christ saved Kate and her husband Ricky in 2013 at Calvary Chapel Merritt Island (CCMI), Florida, their home church where Kate continues to faithfully serve. Kate is a core volunteer for the “Heart For Missions” group at CCMI, which is how she met Keith Pintar. The Lord led Kate into the FCOM ministry in July 2024, “…where the good way is, and walk in it” and “This is the way, walk in it” (Jerm 6:16 and Ish 30:21). Kate worked in the space industry for 20 years, where she retired as a Launch Performance Analyst. Kate and Ricky are blessed to have one grandson.
Christy Pintar - Advisor
Christine B. Pintar’s life is defined by faith, resilience, and service. Raised in Daytona Beach, FL, Christine’s early years included active involvement in 4H and serving as president of the Future Farmers of America (FFA). At 13, she committed her life to Jesus Christ, a decision that would guide her throughout her life.
After studying at Huntington College in Indiana, she worked with North American Van Lines and Petroleum Traders, gaining experience in sales and business. Despite facing some very challenging times, Christine's faith remained a constant source of strength and guidance. Her career took a turning point when she moved to Fort Lauderdale to specialize in jet fuel sales at Aectra Fuels. It was through her volunteer work with Youth for Christ that she met her husband, Keith, and they later joined the Youth Ministry team at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale.
Christine is also a gifted Bible teacher, having written numerous women’s Bible studies and recently completed a children’s book with her own illustrations. For the past 11 years, she has enjoyed success as a Realtor in Northeast Florida.
With a passion for art, humor, and people, Christine’s faith and creativity have deeply impacted many lives. She is the proud mother of three married sons, their wives, and grandmother to five grandchildren.
Stephan Tchividjian - Advisor
Stephan Tchividjian, also known as “Stitch,” was born in North Carolina but grew up living around the world, including Europe and the Middle East. He hails from a unique heritage, with his Swiss father fleeing Armenia during the genocide, and is the eldest grandchild of the Reverend Billy Graham, which shaped his Christian perspective.
Stephan has been married to Lisa for 37 years, and together they have five children, eight grandchildren, and two sons-in-law. They live in South Florida, where Lisa works with the non-profit Every Mother’s Advocate (EMA). Stephan holds a degree in Business Finance from Florida Atlantic University and has balanced careers in both the non-profit and business sectors.
As the CEO and co-founder of the National Christian Foundation of South Florida, Stephan promotes generous giving to meet local and global needs. He also runs The Caleb Group, a boutique consulting firm, and has held roles like Senior Program Director of the Festus and Helen Stacy Foundation. Stephan serves as an Assistant Pastor at Calvary Chapel and is on the boards of multiple organizations, including OneHope, Egbe Medical Mission, and Trustbridge USA.
Known for his love for God, people, and the outdoors, Stephan brings energy and enthusiasm to everything he does. His sense of humor, strong work ethic, and dedication to family and faith make his enthusiasm contagious.