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Journey to Oz Former Atheist Hollywood Actor, Now Pastor of Ozello Island Church | Local News

Pastor of Ozello Island Church 1 — Pastor Trent Gill traveled across the United States from Hollywood, eventually landing in Ozello. He says God led him to Florida, where he now leads the Ozello Island Church congregation.

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Pastor Trent Gill traveled across the United States from Hollywood, eventually landing in Ozello. He says God led him to Florida, where he now leads the Ozello Island Church congregation.

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This would be every aspiring young actor’s dream.

At age 15, Trent Gill moved with his family from Illinois to Hollywood, California because his sister had the opportunity to pursue modeling and acting.

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Pastor of Ozello Island Church 2 — Ozello Island Church is a Southern Baptist church led by Pastor Trent Gill.

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Ozello Island Church is a Southern Baptist church led by Pastor Trent Gill.

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Pastor of Ozello Island Church 3 — Ozello Island Church is located along the West Ozello Trail.

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Ozello Island Church is located along the West Ozello Trail.

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Pastor of Ozello Island Church 4 — Ozello Island Church has been a staple in Ozello for decades.

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