n s e o e ? t e d m o e t h e d e n s e d f g - l e e y - y - d r e o COVER STORY 25 MAY 2026 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition What is God’s calling for you? I believe God’s first calling on my life was to be a nurse. Now, I feel called to carry on my parents’ legacy. The common thread is that I’m a caretaker. I cared for my aging parents, and now I’m caring for their legacy, and I love it. What charities do you support? Chip and I give to my dad’s ministries, as long as they stay true to their original mission, vision and values. We feel strongly about supporting Christian efforts, so we give to Westminster Academy, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Coral Ridge Ministries, Evangelism Explosion International, and the Center for Christian Statesmanship. What Bible verse has encouraged you? I don’t have one favorite verse. I remind myself of God’s sovereignty, to rejoice and be glad in all circumstances, trust that everything works for good, and not be anxious about anything. You could say Romans 8:28: “All things work together for good to those who are called according to his purposes.” I trust Him and know the results are His will, in His perfect timing and they’re good. What has been your most challenging time? When my dad passed in 2007 and then I had brain surgery in 2009. Those were the two greatest challenges in my life. I was born with the least severe form of spina bifida, a Chiari malformation, but it wasn’t diagnosed until I was about 45, and it had to be treated before causing permanent spinal cord injury. And my dad’s passing really changed the lives of my mother, myself and Chip. Our lives were turned upside down. Not in a negative way, just completely different — new roles, new experiences and new expectations. What has been your most rewarding time? I would say it's what I'm doing now. The ministries my father founded are flourishing, and it’s wonderful to be involved. What is most rewarding is they are on track even with the challenges that come with losing your key man. It doesn’t always work out like that, but God has been so faithful to these ministries. What advice would you offer other women? I would say for women to love your husbands and submit to them. Have a strong marriage, which has been invaluable for me. We both love the Lord, we have a happy home, and I find all the rest of life falls into place. Lisa Hughes Church by the Glades and First Baptist Fort Lauderdale Lisa Hughes serves alongside her husband, David Hughes, lead pastor at Church by the Glades and First Baptist Fort Lauderdale. They have three children: Charlie, who also preaches at both churches; Victoria, who works in the Christian music industry in Nashville; and Zane, a sophomore at Calvary Christian Academy, who leads a Bible study. Lisa describes her role as simply supporting her husband. “David would probably say I help with vision and leadership, but I’m not running a ministry or serving as copastor. I just support him in whatever season we’re in. We have such a great team, so I’m not assigned to one area. Since David is doing so many services, he can’t always connect with people, so I’m out there greeting, talking, and especially welcoming guests. We’re big on inviting people, and when someone comes, I want them to feel seen and cared for. I just jump in where needed. I guess I’m the cruise director.” Born in Michigan, Lisa spent most of her life in Florida and was raised in a Christian family. Her parents worked in Christian schools, including Miami Christian School and Dade Christian School, where Lisa graduated. After attending Liberty University, she entered the modeling and acting industry in Miami and spent more than a decade as a talent agent with The Green Agency. She describes that season as “the best mission field I’ve ever been on,” where simply living out her faith often opened doors for meaningful conversations and invitations to church. Lisa and David met at Flamingo Road Church, now Potential Church, now Potential Church. “It sounds very cliché, but we were friends for a year and a half before we started dating. We spent a ton of time together, and David always talks about the D’s—dialogue daily, date weekly, depart quarterly. We do all those things.” Charlie Hughes, Lisa Hughes, David Hughes, Victoria Hughes and Zane Hughes (Continued on Pg. 26)
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