Dr. Tony Deese has been Sola's lead pastor since the church started in March of 2024. His primary duty is leading the sheep through teaching and preaching God’s unchanging word. He surrendered to the Gospel Ministry in October 2008 at the age of nineteen. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Baptist College of Florida, a Master of Arts degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Liberty University. He and his wife Jenna have been married since May 2015. His favorite Bible verse is 1 John 3:16. He enjoys hunting and offshore fishing in his free time.