Mark & Lisa Vega

Executive Directors & Founders
Emails: mark@ignite.org | lisa@ignite.org

Pastor Mark Vega is passionate about seeing people experience the salvation of their souls and restoration in their lives, and he loves seeing the church be empowered to succeed and to make a difference. Mark is the founder of Ignite. Responding to God's call on his life, Rev. Vega left his professional career for a full-time pursuit of his preaching and Bible teaching ministry. Mark and Lisa Vega are the pastors of Ignite Life Center, a vibrant and growing church in Gainesville, Florida.

Pastor Lisa Vega is a graduate of the University of South Florida, where she attained a BA in Business Management. Pursuing the call of God, Lisa left her career to follow the full-time ministerial call with her husband, Mark. Lisa was a florist and wedding consultant for over a decade. She enjoys Arts, Interior Design, and Broadway musicals.

Vicky Solis

Director
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Email: vicky@ignite.org

Vicky currently serves as the Director at Ignite School of Ministry. She is a graduate of the Ignite 9 Month internship program. This credentialed minister loves to serve the Lord and has a passion for young people. Her desire is that every young person will see the call upon their lives and live a life worthy of their calling. She is currently completing her Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry & Math Education.

Erick Godinez

Director of Education & Disciplinarian
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Email: erick@ignite.org

Erick Godinez is a Summer Internship & 9 Month graduate, and now serves at Ignite as Director of Education and Disciplinarian. Erick was born in Mexico, raised in Dallas, Texas and is the 4th of 5 brothers. He plans on returning to school and getting his degree in History and Archaeology as well as completing 3rd and 4th years of Bible Institute. Now that he's entered full-time ministry, he's determined to take the Kingdom by force and guide this generation of believers and unbelievers into the knowledge and understanding of Christ.

Maria Perkins

Director of Finances
Hometown: New York City, New York
Email: maria@ignite.org

Maria Perkins was born and raised in New York City and is a graduate from the 9 Month Internship. She currently serves as Director of Finances. Her passion for young people and to see a move of God in the lives of this coming generation is the drive to her ongoing call.

Adolfo Gomez

Student Life Pastor
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Email: adolfo@ignite.org

Adolfo Gomez was born & raised in New York City and moved to Orlando at the age of 14. He is a graduate of the Summer and 9 Month Ignite Internships. Adolfo is a credentialed minister who is serving this generation and aspires to write many books in the future.

David Vargas

Fine Arts Director
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Email: david@ignite.org

David Vargas is serving as Fine Arts Director. He is a graduate of the Summer and 9 Month Ignite Internship. He is currently pursuing Arts & Photography.

Isabel Mejia

Administration
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Email: isabel@ignite.org

Isabel Mejia was born in Lima, Peru. She is a 9 Month graduate and serves in administration. Her desire is to see people from all backgrounds come to Christ and experience the love He has for every person.

Claudia Zamora

Creative Director
Hometown: Marietta, Georgia
Email: claudia@ignite.org

Claudia was born in Houston, TX and raised in Marietta, GA. She pursued her passion for art and obtained an Associate's Degree in Graphic Design & Multimedia. Claudia currently serves as the Creative Director for Ignite. She aspires to continue education in the artistic field and work creatively unto the Lord.

Gaby Samaniego

Director Admissions
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Email: gaby@ignite.org 

Gaby was born in Galapagos, Ecuador and grew up mostly in Tampa, Florida. Gaby moved to Gainesville in 2007 to attend the University of Florida, but in 2008 she felt led by the Lord to put a pause in her education and attend Ignite's 9 Month Internship. Currently, she is the Director of Admissions and will graduate in the Spring of 2012 from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. Gaby's passion is to see young people have an intimate relationship with God.