We are Salty Church

A Jesus-focused, surf-inspired church with multiple locations rooted in the mission to rescue and empower disciples for Jesus.

Our Story

I was on a deep-sea fishing trip when God challenged me to start a church that would reach the unchurched and de-churched along Florida’s east coast. That moment in 2005 set our course, and our mission hasn’t changed: rescue & empower disciples for Jesus.
Ormond Beach became our first home. Today, we’re serving in New Smyrna Beach, Flagler Beach, Port Orange, Ponce Inlet, and online. We also partner with churches across the world. Our vision is simple and urgent: to keep planting life-saving stations up and down the coast as we carry out the Great Commission.

Robbie O’Brien
Lead Pastor

The Moments That Shaped Who We Are

Every rescue mission has a story. This is ours.

2005

58 People Gathered

The Beachside Church began with a small group meeting at Osceola Elementary.

2007

A Permanent Home

221 Vining Ct. becomes the first permanent location of the Beachside Church.

2010

Beyond the Walls

Sunrise Campus launches as Salty establishes long-term mission relationships in Costa Rica.

2011

Beachside Gets Salty

The Beachside Church gains momentum and refocuses on the mission as Salty Church.

2013

NSB Joins the Mission

A vision for another campus becomes a reality through people willing to step out in faith.

2016

Flagler Gets on Board

Salty doubles down on a commitment to creating rescue stations up and down the coast.

2016

Healing the Community

Salty Family Services is formed to provide support and mentorship for local families.

2018

A Landmark in the Community

The Rescue Station becomes a beacon of hope for people rebuilding their lives.

2020

More Room for More

Salty expands worship space in Ormond despite a season marked by uncertainty.

2023

I’ll Go

Description: Preparation and generosity empower future ministry, campuses, and outreach. 

2023

It’s Bigger than Us

Salty helps establish Surf Church Collective, a growing network of surf churches in coastal communities.

2025

Even More Connected

Salty launches the Port Orange and Digital Campus, creating new opportunities for connection and discipleship.

2025

Something’s Brewing

The Boardroom Coffee Co. becomes a space for conversation and connection on Sundays and beyond.

2026

We’re Going Beyond

Our newest campus, Ponce Inlet, serves another coastal community, helping people find and follow Jesus.

Our Mission

To Rescue & Empower Disciples for Jesus

Salty Church is on a mission to rescue and empower disciples for Jesus. That means we care about real life change — not just what happens on a weekend service, but what happens in your everyday life.

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What to Expect

We’re not a perfect church but we know our job is simple: create a space from people to draw closer to Jesus.

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Authentic Worship

Live and engaging music focused on Jesus, not performance. 

Connection with Intention

A chance to continue your worship through relationship, prayer, generosity, next steps, and more.

Clear, Practical Teaching

Tangible tools and messages rooted in Scripture and delivered for easy understanding.

Not Your Typical Church

Salty was built for those who care about authenticity and community. Here, your questions are welcome and your story matters.

Worship
Connection Time
Teaching
Culture
251
Baptisms
Since January 2025
7
Locations
Across Florida’s east coast and beyond
2,670
Attendance
Average weekly attendance across in-person campuses
1,146
Groups
People engaged in groups
168
Group Hosts
People hosting groups
504
Serve Teams
People serving on a team

Why We Exist

We exist because of and for Jesus, paired with a passion for “the One,” that person in our lives who is close to us but far from God. “The One” comes from a story Jesus told in Luke 15:4-7, where a shepherd leaves ninety-nine sheep to go after the one that’s lost. It reflects God’s heart for people and challenges us to be intentional about the one person in our life who’s still searching for hope.

Our values

Salty People Serve

We don’t just talk about purpose. We put it into action. Serving is how we care for people, meet real needs, and make a difference together.

Rescued People Rescue

When your life has been changed, you want others to experience it too. We’ve found hope in Jesus, and we live to help others find the same.

We're Better Together

Life was never meant to be done alone. Real growth happens in community, through honest relationships and people who show up for each other.

Mission Over Me

We choose purpose over comfort and people over preference. It’s not about building our own lives. It’s about living for something bigger.

Generosity Changes Everything

Open hands create real impact. When we give, lives are changed, including our own.

Rescue and Empower Disciples for Jesus

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