Leadership Connexion Spring 2025

PennDel Ministry Network | 1st Quarter 2025
LOVE GOD
LOVE PEOPLE
MARK 12:30-31

You and your team are invited to CELEBRATE
PennDel Ministry Network’s SUMMIT25
APRIL 28-30
This is a moment to celebrate what God is doing in and through
PennDel & advance God's mission together!
MONDAY
AFTERNOON- All Access Breakouts:
Connecting & Growing with GT Church Leaders
NIGHT- Celebrating God’s Masterpiece:
A Night of Worship & Wonder
TUESDAY
MORNING- Sacred Celebration:
Honoring, Remembering & Rekindling Our Purpose
AFTERNOON- Business Session:
Stewarding the Vision, Together
NIGHT- Missions Celebration:
Celebrate & Accelerate
WEDNESDAY
MORNING- Fresh Expressions:
Engaging Communities & Advancing the Kingdom
NIGHT- Ordination Celebration:
Affirming & Empowering the Call
LOCATION: GT CHURCH
1110 SNYDER ROAD, READING, PA19609
TO REGISTER & FOR MORE INFO:
HOTELS, EVENTS, SESSIONS, CHILDCARE & LUNCHEONS
penndel.org/summit

NETWORK SUPERINTENDENT | DONALD J. IMMEL
717.795.5921 | don@penndel.org
It is the quintessential command—the gospel and the law
reduced to just a few words. “The Great Command”
summarizes, in the simplest terms, what it takes to please
God and live the life He created us for and created for us.
Although simple in its reductionistic expression, it is
perhaps the most challenging life assignment. When He
was asked, “What is The Great Command (Matthew
22:41)?” Jesus pointed us to the abbreviated summation
of living out the faith contained in the Torah. If we somehow
lost all of the Bible and only remembered these two verses
(Matthew 22:37 & 39, from Deut. 6:5 & Lev. 19:18), we
would still receive the instruction necessary to please God
and fulfill His will for our lives.
Jesus articulates The Great Command in response to a
legitimate question of both cultural and religious interest:
“What is the great[est] command?” This question was
neither unusual nor out of the ordinary. Scholars tell us it
was a common topic of conversation among the pious.
Warren Wiersbe wrote:
“This was not a new question, for the scribes had been
debating it for centuries. They had documented 613
commandments in the law—248 positive and 365
negative. No person could ever hope to know and fully
obey all of these commandments. So, to make it easier,
the experts divided the commandments into ‘heavy’
(important) and ‘light’ (unimportant). A person could
major on the ‘heavy commandments’ and not worry
about the trivial ones.”
(Wiersbe’s New Testament Commentary on the Bible)
Dedicated Jews quoted the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:5-6)
daily. Were Jesus’ listeners familiar with the reference?
ABSOLUTELY! That verse was part of their daily spiritual
rhythm. However, the reference from Leviticus 19:18 must
have caught some by surprise. Elevating the importance
of how we treat other human beings to the level of “the
second is like it” raised eyebrows.
Someone might have objected: “The SECOND? We didn’t
ask that question… we asked which is the FIRST…” But
Jesus answered the unasked question and the application
was indisputable: “On these two commands hang all the
Law and the Prophets.” Additionally, we can deduct from
Jesus’ answer that it is not possible to love God
fully (heart, soul, mind and strength) without
also loving the people He loves.
Somehow, through the ages, people justified their
mistreatment of others as an act of loving devotion to God.
Nonsense! Jesus closed the door on that line of thinking
when He insisted that loving others (“as we love ourselves,”
no less!) is irrevocably intertwined with loving God.
The Shema was recited daily as a spiritual rhythm—
a daily confession, a witness to the world and a reminder
to believers. I can’t help but believe that The Great
Command deserves similar consideration: Love God;
Love Others.
This, I believe, is the centerpiece of following Jesus.
PennDel Ministry Network | CONNEXION
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484.686.4843 | sdefrain@penndel.org
LOVE GOD : LOVE PEOPLE
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT | STEVE DEFRAIN
We’re all familiar with the age-old truth that seems to capture the mission of
life: LOVE GOD, LOVE PEOPLE. King Solomon gave us another way to say it
that simplifies this mission. Listen to what he says in Proverbs 3:3-4: “Never
let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write
them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.” (NLT) Loyalty to God and kindness to people -
why would Solomon tell us to tie them around our necks and write them deep within our
hearts? Because this simple mission has the power to change the world!
Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu was born in Macedonia in 1910. She later became known as
Mother Teresa. She made Proverbs 3:3 her life’s mission. Her loyalty to Christ’s teachings
and abundant kindness to the hurting transformed lives and inspired a global movement
of compassion.
In 1994, Hal Donaldson took a missions trip to India, where he met Mother Teresa. He
was a young businessman with a bright future, and her simple mission of loyalty to God
and kindness to people moved him. Everything was about to change when she asked
him a simple question, “What are you doing to help the poor? Everyone can do
something.” She also famously said, “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed
just one.”
Proverbs 3:3 became Hal’s life mission. In 1994,
he and his brother, Dave, founded Convoy of
Hope, an organization dedicated to providing
food, water, medical care and emergency services
around the world. We’ve watched again and again
as Convoy of Hope trucks roll out to offer help
when disaster strikes various parts of our country.
I’ve personally witnessed hundreds of boys
and girls being provided hot meals daily by the
Convoy of Hope feeding program.
Mother Teresa and Hal Donaldson stand as a powerful testament illustrating how
Solomon’s ideals of loyalty and kindness not only changed the course of their lives but
moved them to impact the lives of millions. King Solomon went on to say that anyone who
lives this kind of life will find favor with both God and people.
Ministry is not rocket science. I know I’ve made it way too complicated at times. In
2025, let’s simplify life to these two ideals: loyalty to God and kindness to people. If we
can simplify our mission in life and church to Proverbs 3:3, then we will enjoy favor with
God and people and we will earn a good reputation.
Together, our Network can change Pennsylvania and
Delaware through our life-giving churches.
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AROUND THE NETWORK
PASTORAL INSTALLATIONS:
Luke & Breanna Walden
South Hills Assembly • Bethel Park, PA
Jason & Alisha Piligno
River City Church AG • Glassport, PA
Rob & Stephanie Bennett
Evangel Heights • Sarver, PA
David & Anita Kropf
First Assembly of God • Wilkes-Barre, PA
2024 SMITH WIGGLESWORTH LEGACY AWARD RECEPIENT
CHRISTOPHER & BRITTA ALAM
Christopher & Britta were presented
the Smith Wigglesworth Legacy Award
at the Evangelist Recharge Conference
in Dallas, Tx. It was presented by Doug
Clay, General Superintendent of the AG
and Tim Enloe, Evangelist representative
to the general presbytery. Tim Enloe
describes the Alams as “people of
intense character, intense personal
sacrifice, and intense vision and focus.”
Through their partnership in the gospel, they founded Dynamis World Ministries. The
Alams have planted many churches and two Bible schools, and they mentor others in the
ministry. The myriads drawn to their crusades, held in over eighty countries, have found
healing and salvation in Christ. Since 2020, the Smith Wigglesworth Legacy Award has
been given to evangelists for their faithful, fruitful service.
PennDel Ministry Network | CONNEXION 5

717.795.5921 | jeff@penndel.org
SECRETARY/TREASURER | JEFF MARSHALL
GO AND TELL
The greatest way to demonstrate love to someone is to tell them about the One who loves
them the most. Everywhere that Jesus went He reached out to those who were lost. After
all that was His mission on earth – “To seek and save the lost” (Luke 19:10). He reached
out to the poor, the broken, the sick, the dying and the desperate. He even loved on the
religious people. He looked for people and people looked for Him.
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is found in Mark 5. Jesus had just crossed the lake and
landed in Gerasenes. As he was getting out of the boat “a man with an evil spirit came
from the tombs to meet him.” This man had lived in the tombs because he could not
live in public. We are told no one could bind him, chains could not even hold him. There
was no one who could subdue this man. He would cut himself and cry out in agony. Thus
he lived alone, away from civilization. When the demon possessed man saw Jesus from
a distance he fell down and shouted “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most
High God?” I have always found it interesting, this man possessed by demons, recognized
who Jesus really was and yet so many did not…
Jesus called out the demons and casted them into a nearby herd of pigs. The man once
tormented by demons was now whole. As Jesus was getting ready to leave in his boat, the
former demon possessed man asked to go with Jesus but Jesus responded, “Go home to
your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you and how He had mercy
on you.” (Mark 5:19). Go and Tell – The man responded to Jesus and returned to his home
town. When the people saw this man in his right mind they were amazed.
Jesus gave him a simple command – “Go and Tell.” I believe this is the greatest act of love
we can give to those who are lost, the gift of salvation. Jesus commanded his disciples in
Matthew 28:18-19 to “Go and Make Disciples” just before He ascended into heaven. This
was His life’s assignment and He passed that assignment onto us. The greatest way we can
love God and love others is to invite those who are lost into the saving relationship with the
one who loves them the most.
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WITH THE LORD:
Darlene M. Bishop, 74, passed away on
August 7. She is survived by her husband,
Melvin. Darlene was certified with the
Assemblies of God and was an active Bible
teacher at Glad Tidings AG in Reading.
Ronald L. Sexton, 83, passed away on August
10. He is survived by his faithful wife, Shirley.
Ron was ordained by the Assemblies of God
Church and pastored the El Shaddai Assembly
of God Church in Nazareth for five years. He
then returned to Indiana where he founded
and pastored the Full Gospel Assembly of God
Church for forty years.
Joanne “Joni” Ruth Flanagan, 75, passed
away on October 23. She is survived by
her husband, Hugh C. Flanagan Jr, of fiftyseven
years. She was the lead pastors wife at
Parkview Assembly of God, Newark DE. Joanne
is honored to have all four of her children
serving in the PennDel Ministry Network:
Hugh Flanagan III (Kim), Heath Flanagan (Hira),
Brandon (Lynn), Desiree Nabors (Tim).
Lawane J. Hahn, 91, passed away on
November 12. He was preceded in death
by his faithful wife, Joyce Hahn. Lawane was
licensed with the Assemblies of God in 1977.
Lawane was an active teacher and small group
leader in the following PennDel churches:
Northampton and Broadheadsville.
Kenneth E. Martin, 81, passed away on
November 16. He is survived by his loving
wife, Marlene. Ken was ordained by the
Assemblies of God. He and Marlene
served the following PennDel churches as
lead pastors: Kensington, Milesburg and
Hermitage. He also served the PennDel
Ministry Network as the Assistant to the
Superintendent and Home Missions Director.
Philip J. Palutro, 79, passed away on
November 17. He is survived by his faithful
wife, Penny. Philip became ordained with the
Assemblies of God in 1983. Philip served as
Lead Pastor in the following PennDel churches:
Beaver, Clarion and Bradford (serving thirtyfive
years).
Elwood Carbaugh, 90, passed away on
December 9. He is survived by his faithful wife,
Vivian. Elwood was very supportive to his wife
who is a Licensed Minister in PennDel who
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WORLD MISSIONS | JEFF MARSHALL
THE TIME IS FINALLY HERE…
For over a year we have informed you of our plans to build
the Crosby Missions House at the Bongiorno Conference
Center. It is the normal rhythm for missionaries to itinerate
every two years or so. Many of those missionaries come home
from the field and have no place to live. Previously, they sold
their homes and disposed of much of their worldly goods.
As they prepare for itineration, they must find a place to live
while they travel throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware. The
Bongiorno Conference center being located in the center of
the state (Carlisle) with easy access to major roadways, makes it
an ideal location for a missionary home base while in the states.
Our plan is to build a duplex with multiple rooms for
comfortable family living at a very low cost. We want
missionaries to focus on raising funds for their ministry abroad
and not have to worry about a place to live while they are
stateside.
To date we have raised approximately $290,609 for the
Crosby Missions House. This accounts for one-third of the
cost to build and furnish the project. After months and months
of waiting, we have finally obtained all the permits and
permissions from the township to start building. We plan to
break ground in the spring and move along with the building
project through the summer.
Will you consider partnering with us? We realize this has
been a long road but now we see the Crosby Missions
House vision coming to a reality.
717.795.5921 | jeff@penndel.org
served in the following capacities in the South Central Section:
interim pastor, chaplain, children’s ministry director and teacher
at the Shippensburg Christian Academy.
P. William (Bill) Glunt, 79, passed away on January 6. He is
survived by his faithful wife, Donna. Bill was ordained by the
Assemblies of God. Together they pastored the following
churches in PennDel: Midland, Warren and Tyrone. Prior to these
ministry opportunities, Bill was an evangelist and youth pastor
in Williamsport. Bill served over forty years as a PennDel World
Missions Representative.
Albert (Al) L. Pundt, Jr, 88, passed away on January 13. He
is survived by his loving wife, Darlene. Al was ordained by
the Assemblies of God.Together they were lead pastors at
the following PennDel churches: Montoursville, Kittanning,
Honesdale, Dickson City and Pittsburgh. Upon retirement from
pastoring, Al served on staff at the Pennsylvania Adult and Teen
Challenge Center in Rehrersburg as a teacher.
PennDel Ministry Network | CONNEXION 7

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR | VERLON & MELODEE FOSNER
LOVE PEOPLE
Verlon & Melodee
Fosner have served
over twenty-four
years in a 100-yearold
church in
Seattle. With the
church in decline, they
embraced the Agape’
Feast church model. Within
a year, they counted hundreds
of their neighbors as friends, gathering
around their tables, and talking about Jesus.
What began as a single urban church quickly
grew into a multi-site Dinner Church and
expanded into the Dinner Church Collective.
Verlon will be speaking at Summit (April 30)
and will also lead a one-day training for you
and your team at BCC in Carlisle (June 3).
WHY PLANT A
DINNER CHURCH?
RE-ENGAGES IN EVANGELISM
The average church has become so ineffective at reaching the lost
that they have given up on evangelism. Any group that has lost their
confidence in reaching the lost will soon adopt the idea that their church
is here to only edify believers. Alton Garrison in Hope in America’s
Crisis, reported that eighty percent believe that church is for the
“already saved.” I sense that we have more of a sociological problem
than anything. You just cannot teach someone to Christ; Christ must be
revealed.
Historically, Jesus revealed himself to sinners at dinner tables more than
anywhere else. This is the sweet spot of the dinner church vision; it
creates a place where Jesus will predictably reveal himself to all kinds of
people. And that is beautiful to watch.
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REACHES SORE COMMUNITIES
An honest review of the locations of most traditional churches
reveals that we have placed our church campuses primarily in
middle and upper class locations while excluding the lowerthird
neighborhoods. We did not do this because we were
elitists, but rather because we needed to be in locations that
could afford our rather expensive brick-and-mortar church
model. Numerous decades of this thinking have left us underpracticed
in reaching the least, the last, the lost and the leftbehind.
Yet, these are the very ones our Master reached for
first when he was on earth. That should make us pause.
Dinner churches demonstrate a visible understanding of
primary human needs. Their gatherings begin with abundant
tables filled with free food and end with a sense of family that
embraces the neighbors who are used to being ignored and
shunned. To do a church for these isolated friends in a way
that meets their physical and social needs with a big family
table is a great thing.
RE-IGNITES GROWTH
Most of the dinner churches that have opened in the past few
years reported attendances of 75-100 within the first twelve
months. Compare that to research that half of the churches in
the U.S. have 75 people or less. Simply stated, most dinner
church congregations will outgrow half of all traditional
congregations within the first year. Wow! I hope you find this
as astounding as I do. One leader recently reported that they
doubled the size of their congregation within the first month
of opening their dinner church. While that is an extraordinary
example, it speaks to the drawing power of a Jesus table. The
adage, “if you build it, they will come,” might be replaced
one day with, “if you cook it, they will come.”
DINNER CHURCHES IN OUR NETWORK
The Dinner Table
Newport AG
Gary Bellis
Faith Dinner Church
New Cumberland, PA
Jessica Jones
These reports thrill me for the simple reason that they are so
rare in the American church. According to Andy McAdams,
less than one percent of churches across the country are
growing as the result of reaching the lost. Most churches that
are growing are doing so as the result of recapturing the dechurched
and the prodigals, rather than those who have no
history with a church or the Judeo worldview. Thankfully, the
dinner church makes it easy for sinner and saint to sit together
at a meal and talk about Jesus. If you are going to double the
size of your church, I’d suggest that you double it with sinners.
REACHES UNCHURCHED PEOPLE
What is even more remarkable than the growth potential
is the make-up of the dinner church crowds. Many of our
leaders report that at the one-year point, two-thirds of their
attenders are unchurched people. Can you believe that?
While I am grateful for any church that is growing, I am doubly
grateful when a church figures out how to grow as the result
of reaching unchurched people. One pastor reported that
by week three they had welcomed more unchurched people
into their dinner church than they had seen in their traditional
Sunday gathering in the previous five years.
RESTORES THE MISSION-HEART
OF A CHURCH
Be it large or be it small, the church was built for mission.
When the dinner church joins the weekly schedule, the
sleepiest of congregations can regain its soul-winning
confidence and thrive again. It engages people in a great
commission environment that is conducive to replicating
the works of Christ by befriending strangers, comforting
the disheartened, praying for the sick, sitting with the poor,
talking about faith with sinners, and embracing neighbors into
the family of God.
If you have another redemption strategy that you sense will bring dozens of neighbors
to Christ by this time next year, pursue it with all your might. But if you do not, would
you consider the dinner church? You might need it as much as it needs you.
PennDel Ministry Network | CONNEXION 9

717.795.5921 | jason@penndel.org
CHURCH RECALIBRATION | JASON TOURVILLE
HOPE...
LIKE OXYGEN FOR THE SOUL!
This is true for individuals as well as for churches. This past year twelve of our churches engaged in the Church
Health Workshop. They refocused on their vision and on their strategy, which resulted in a new plan. This is the
work of recalibration, which should occur every 3-5 years. Take a moment to read some of their experiences.
You can develop a new plan and together your church can find a new hope. Visit www.RecalibrateChurch.org
to see what option might be best for you and those you lead.
“Taking my volunteer ministry team leaders through
the material was very encouraging! It elevated their
understanding of Vision and allowed them to feel the
weight of the “why” behind our leadership decisions.
Dreaming together for a preferred future inspired and
unified all of us for the next season of church growth
and the changes it will demand.”
— Pastor Aaron McNatt, Wrightsville Assembly
“The Church Health Workshop allowed for key members of our leadership team to
sit together in one place with seasoned coaches along with a template that sparked
necessary and strategic conversations for the next season of our church.”
— Pastor Jason Lamer, Faith Assembly
Resources to Grow:
The Emotionally
Intelligent Pastor
By Dr. Jeannie
Clarkson
Anatomy of a
Revived Church
By Thom S. Rainer
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MINISTER CARE | LORNA ALBANESE
We are excited to introduce our new Minister Care Lead, Rev. Lorna Albanese. She is no
stranger to our PennDel family. Not only has she served our Network as our JBQ Coordinator
for more than ten years, but she has also held ministry positions at Evangel Heights Church
and is currently on staff at Allison Park Church.
lorna@penndel.org
We asked Lorna a few questions to help us get to know her better.
Q. Lorna, tell us what do you like to do in your
spare time? Hobbies?
A. In my spare time I like to have baking parties
with my friends or go with them to musicals or
Steeler games.
Q. Tell us about your call to the ministry.
A. I was called to ministry as a teenager
growing up in South Dakota, and after
graduating from Bible College I moved to
Pittsburgh, where I put down roots, got married
and raised a family. I feel called to help ministry
leaders grow in their spiritual and emotional
health, so they are better equipped to lead
those they shepherd.
Q. What is your favorite way to spend a
weekend?
A. My favorite way to spend a weekend is
getting caught up watching “Survivor”, going
to Bible Quiz meets or going thrifting for really
good bargains.
Q. What would you say is your personal
motto?
A. My personal motto is ‘Jesus take the wheel’...
my independent nature needs to be reminded
of that regularly.
Q. What is your favorite Memory?
A. My favorite memory is attending the winning
Steelers Superbowl in Detroit in 2006 —it was
like nothing else I’ve ever experienced.
Q. Where is a place you would like to travel
that is on your Bucket List? Why?
A. The place I’d like to travel on my bucket list
is the community in Africa where I purchased a
well in memory of my husband.
Thank you, Lorna, for helping us
get to know you even more. We
look forward to having you serve
our Ministers in our Network!
Minister Care Pastors
Our Minister Care Pastors reach out to you as ministers across their
designated sections on a regular basis. Feel free to reach out to
them if you have a need to. They also appreciate knowing you have
received their message.
Tony DeRosa SC/SCW scscwministercare@penndel.org
John Holt SWM/SWS swmswsministercare@penndel.org
Mike Poppa EC/NE ecneministercare@penndel.org
Roland Coon DEL/GPA delgpaministercare@penndel.org
Dennis Sproull SCE/NC scencministercare@penndel.org
Joe Hollen NW/NCW nwncwministercare@penndel.org
Individual, Couples and Family
Counseling available to you,
your family and your church.
Accepts most forms of insurance.
Online or In-Person:
www.Emerge.org/PA
800-621-5207
PennDel Ministry Network | CONNEXION 11

717.795.5921 | tom@penndel.org
TOM REES | PENNDEL U.S. MISSIONS
GOD AT WORK
POWERFUL STORIES OF CHANGE THROUGH
PENNDEL U.S. MISSIONARIES
Here are some recent stories
of how God is at work through
our PennDel U.S. Missionaries.
From helping individuals manage
anxiety to sharing the Gospel
with international students, from
impacting communities through
outreach to baptizing new
believers, God’s love is moving in
powerful ways. These stories reflect
the heart of our mission to LOVE
GOD and LOVE PEOPLE.
Receiving the Holy Spirit
A student in my small group who had been seeking the baptism in the Holy Spirit received it, which led to his friend
wanting to receive it as well. He also got filled with the Spirit and spoke in tongues! It’s amazing to see the ripple effect of
God’s power in their lives.
— Nathan Palmer, Edinboro Chi Alpha
Peace Over Anxiety
This month, I began a devotional with
one of my students on peace over
anxiety. This student reflected so well
on how the Lord is sovereign over her
anxiety and has been meditating on
scripture as she learns how to manage
stress and anxiety. It’s incredible to
see her grow in peace and trust in
God’s sovereignty.
— Tehya Thorpe,
Edinboro Chi Alpha
Sharing Jesus Across Cultures
In my last life group, I had students from seven different countries
represented. At a small college that’s not very diverse, it was truly inspiring
to see and share Jesus with so many people from such varied cultures and
backgrounds. It’s a beautiful reminder that the love of God transcends
every boundary.
— Daniel Fisher, Penn State Behrend Chi Alpha
Making an Impact in Philly
Our “March Against Violence” made a difference in reducing the number
of shootings and homicides as reported by the captain. We are in the
largest police district in Philly. Please pray for our police department—they
take on great danger to protect us, and we are so grateful for their service.
— Richard Smith, Faith AG, Philly
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A Life Transformed
I had the privilege of baptizing a freshman at the
Fall Chi Alpha Breakaway! She has been steadily
following the Lord for approximately six months
and has become an integral part of our ladies’
community here in Edinboro. Since her baptism,
she has been pressing deeper into the Lord. This
was my first time baptizing someone, which I have
prayed about for many years!
— Ashleigh Presser-Palmer, Edinboro Chi Alpha
Drawing Students to Christ at Temple University
At Temple University, we finished our Alpha course, which several
non-Christian students attended. They had many good questions
about faith, and it seems that God is drawing them closer to Him.
At our PennDel Fall Chi Alpha Retreat, over twenty students from
Temple and Rowan were baptized!
— Mark Hoffman, Temple University Chi Alpha
International Students Encountering God’s Love
We’ve watched many international students read the Bible for the
first time:
• Becky was reading with a student from a closed-to-the-Gospel
nation, and when the student read John 3:16 for the first time,
Becky was broken.
• In a small Wednesday night Bible study, a Muslim student from
Iran asked if the story of Jesus’ birth was the same in the Bible
as the Koran. They spent the next thirty minutes comparing
Matthew and Luke.
• A Muslim student read “Father, forgive them...” in tears and
said he didn’t understand that kind of love.
It’s been amazing to see the power of the Gospel touch hearts in
such a personal way.
— Tom Reigel, Penn State International Chi Alpha
Reaching Refugees with
God’s Love
This past year, by God’s grace, we
surpassed our goal and reached
more people for Christ than we
had anticipated. A highlight was
reaching over 200 refugees at a
banquet with an inspiring message
by Pastor Terry Lamer. Through
evangelism and supporting new
families in our area, we were able to
extend God’s love in tangible ways.
By providing furniture, clothing and
medical assistance, we shared not
only material aid but also the hope of
the Gospel.
— Amal & Gamal Gerges, Hope
Arabic Church, Harrisburg
Thank you for your prayers and support for our PennDel U.S. Missionaries!
PennDel Ministry Network | CONNEXION 13

717.649.6788 | joe@penndel.org
YOUTH DIRECTOR | JOE CALI
BEST PLACE TO BE
There is no better place to be than in the presence of God!
And, as a minister, there is no greater task than creating
environments for people to be impacted by the power of the
Holy Spirit, receiving everything God has for them in those
moments. At PennDel Youth Summer Camp, teenagers from
across Pennsylvania and Delaware gather at the altar with their
peers in the life-changing presence of Almighty God. We have
seen students’ knees healed, back pains disappear, anxieties
leave, students surrendering their lives to the Lord for the first
time and re-dedications. This summer, Camp is the best place
for your students to be.
Kristy Baish is one of our PennDel Youth Pastors at Monroeville
Assembly of God. She has been coming to camp for years.
“In PennDel, we like to call youth camp “BWOTY” or “Best
Week Of The Year,” for so many reasons. I like to say Camp is
my “non-negotiable!” It’s the one event we don’t miss and I
will do everything in my power to get as many students there
as I can. I have seen students rededicate their lives to Jesus,
cry at the altar for their families and be called into ministry.
Nothing is like a room filled with 500 students worshiping God
with abandon! The moments we have spent around the altars
at camp are some of the most precious moments I’ve spent
with students. But, it doesn’t end at the altar....the time spent
painting your face for team spirit, or wading into the mud pit
and rinsing off in the creek is time we don’t get anywhere else.
The relationships that are built in that week are priceless. If
you’ve ever wondered if Camp is worth it...it is! And not just
for the students! As someone who grew up going to PennDel
Youth Camp as a teenager, a chaperone and now a Youth
Pastor, I have witnessed how great that week is. I can point to
the place in the sanctuary where I was filled with the Holy Spirit
as a high school senior. I know the spot, in my first year as a
chaperone in 2021, I made myself wholly available to God’s call
on my life. I vividly remember Winter Retreat 2023 where God
called me to serve our church as the Youth Pastor. It’s not only
the Best Week Of The Year - it may be the week that changes
someone’s life!” – Kristy Baish
We are blessed to be able to offer Youth Camps for our
Network. Last year we added four Camps to our rhythms
because we believe in it, and because students along with their
pastors and leaders are hungry to be in the presence of God.
We look forward to hosting your students at PENNDELYOUTH
Camp in June/July, 2025.
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Coming up...
Bible Quiz Camp
Aug. 15-17
Convention
Oct. 11-13

YOUTH ALIVE | MIKE KUBIS
LOVE GOD:
WHOSE FEET ARE YOU SITTING AT?
As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem, they came to a certain village where
a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet,
listening to what he taught. But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing.
- Luke 10:38-40 NLT
mike@penndelyouthalive.com
Have you noticed that it doesn’t take much to become
busy? Whether it’s checking the latest email, responding
to that urgent text, checking off our “to-do list” or
endlessly scrolling through our social media newsfeed
(okay, maybe that’s just me). Many things are grabbing for
our attention. While some of the tasks are necessary and
need to get done, the question is are they distracting us
from being with the Lord?
Recently, I had to ask myself the tough question, “Whose
feet am I sitting at? The feet of Jesus or the feet of being
busy?” Just like Mary and Martha, we all have a choice on
whose “feet” we will be sitting at.
Again, we all have tasks that need to be done, but are
those tasks distracting us (just like they distracted Martha)
from being with the Lord Jesus Christ? If you find yourself
distracted by your tasks, let me submit to you three simple
solutions to help you get back to the feet of Jesus.
» COMMIT Make a commitment to schedule
time to be with Jesus. Make this time the TOP
priority of your day.
» PRAY As you are reading the Word of God,
pray over the words you are reading. Don’t just
read the Word for reading’s sake, but let the Holy
Spirit speak to your heart, mind and soul.
» REFLECT Write down in a journal what the
Lord is speaking to you through His Word and
prayer. This time of reflection will be great for you
to go back to in seasons of discontentment.
When we take the time to sit at the feet of Jesus, we allow
His love, grace and mercy to fill our cups. And when our
cups are filled, we can love on those He has called us to
shepherd.
Learn more about
PennDel
YOUTH ALIVE
and how you can
support this mission.
PennDel Ministry Network | CONNEXION 15

charisse@penndelwomen.org
PENNDEL WOMEN | CHARISSE JENKINS
SHARING HIS LOVE IN THE EVERY DAY
Each and every day, we interact with people. People of no faith, little faith or great faith. We are called to love others and
lead them to Jesus. Consider someone who you’ve been praying for who needs salvation, and you arrive at an opportunity
to meet them at your favorite coffee spot or restaurant. They may think it’s a scheduled appointment, but it’s really a divine
appointment for their destiny in the Kingdom. In the every day, how can you “Love God and Love People?” Here’s a bit of
coaching for your interactions and conversations.
PRAY
When I go to meet with others or even
when I am waiting in line at a store, I
pray Psalm 81:10. “Open your mouth
wide, and I will fill it.” So, I ask the
Lord, “My mouth is your instrument.
It’s open to be filled with Your words.
Allow me to speak if it is Your will.”
I don’t want to say anything that God
doesn’t want said. I allow Him to lead
the conversation.
ACCESS THE
ACCESSORIES
I Peter 3:15 reminds us to be prepared
to have an answer to anyone who
asks about our hope. So, have some
Scriptures in your pocket: Your phone is
a great tool for looking at those “hardto-recall”
Scriptures, but knowing them
in your heart is a better reassurance and
best example to the listener. “Faith
comes by hearing and hearing by the
Word of God.” (Romans 10:17)
CANCEL CHRISTIANESE
As Christians, we often have our own
language that is not often understood
by the world. Talk plainly. And use His
Words, not your own. His Word will
stick, and they will long forget yours
if God didn’t breathe on it. Even the
disciples were thankful when Jesus
spoke clearly! John 16:29, “At last
you are speaking plainly and not
figuratively! Now we understand…”
CONFIDENT FAITH WILL
BE THE CONVINCER.
Be confident in who you are in Christ
and in Who He is. No one will buy into
a gimmick, so let the great love of Jesus
and your strong faith in Him convince
the listener Jesus is worth their time and
attention. Romans 8:38-39, “And I am
CONVINCED that nothing can ever
separate us from God’s love.”
Let us be careful, however, when we
share the love of God, that we don’t
negate that love by any counteractions
on our part. Let us consider our speech,
our posts on media, and our thought
life. Let us not do anything to contradict
our witness or misrepresent our Savior.
Sharing Jesus with those
around us is a great gift and a
commission that needs to be
taken seriously. Let us love God
and love His people well!
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GIRLS MINISTRIES | SHARON POOLE
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP!
Over the past twenty years, I have had the pleasure of
working with some incredible people in the PennDel
Ministry Network. The District Leadership has
encouraged me in so many ways. I truly appreciate working
with Pastor Steve Tourville and Pastor Don Immel. They are two
of the best within the Assemblies of God Fellowship. I have
been proud to call them my Superintendents. In the District
Office, those who have been especially helpful to me are Ruth
Puleo, Liz DeFrain, Charisse Jenkins, Penny Wheatley, Carole
Bongiorno, Susan Lanza, and so many more.
I also must mention the incredible Team of Reps and Assistants
who have served over these twenty years. I won’t mention each
one because I may miss one, but they have been by my side, on
the phone, through email, and right on top of everything! There
is no better Girls Ministries Team across this nation!
Finally, I want to remember the girls. That is what this ministry
is all about! They have shown a desire to learn about and serve
Jesus! I have watched many of them develop into women of
God leading others into a relationship with our Lord. To the
ones who are just starting out, keep going girls! Keep learning,
experiencing and dwelling in Jesus!
THANK YOU, SHARON
Sharon Poole has been our Girls Ministries Director
since 2005. We are thankful for her passion and
dedication to leading this vibrant ministry to
our girls. Sharon led through the transitions of
Missionettes to MPact Girls to Girls Ministries.
Sharon, and her late husband Paul, served a variety
of churches as youth pastors, and then lead pastors
(New Castle, Latrobe, and in Beaver Falls during
this season of Network ministry.) We appreciate
Sharon’s continued commitment to lead during
times of personal crisis and hardship. In 2006 Sharon
was diagnosed with breast cancer, and in 2019 her
husband, Paul, went home to be with the Lord. Still,
Sharon continued to serve and lead.
Sharon enjoys adventures…she has participated on
numerous missions trips, and it is rumored that from
time to time you will find her climbing trees. Sharon
takes special pride in her “most amazing grandkids”
(Zach, 11; Evie, 8; Luke, 6; and Addie Mae, 4) and her
children Nick and Natasha.
— Pastor Don and the PennDel Network
724.622.4696 | gmdirector@penndel.org | penndelgirlsministries.org
A luncheon celebration honoring Sharon will be held Wednesday, April 30 during
SUMMIT at GT Church in Reading. Please register at penndel.org/summit.
PennDel Ministry Network | CONNEXION 17

717.795.5921 | tom@penndel.org
HOW TO START A
NEHEMIAH MEN
CHAPTER IN
YOUR CHURCH
REBUILDING GOD’S KINGDOM,
ONE CHURCH AT A TIME
MENS MINISTRY | TOM REES
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
A heartfelt thank you to John Kennedy for his steadfast
leadership and inspiration for NEHEMIAH MEN.
If you’re the kind of guy who likes to get his hands dirty and get things done, starting a NEHEMIAH MEN
chapter is a chance to make a real impact. Nehemiah wasn’t a builder by trade, but his faith and grit rallied
a nation to rebuild. Today, your group of NEHEMIAH MEN can do the same thing – restoring churches and
communities, both physically and spiritually.
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Ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work? Here’s how you can kick it off:
Pray for Vision and Direction
Before you grab the hammer, take a
moment to pray. Ask God to give you a
clear vision for leading your team and to
guide every step of this journey. You’ll
need His direction to make this ministry
thrive.
Get Church Leadership on Board
Talk to your pastor and church leaders
about your vision. Share the plan for
NEHEMIAH MEN and how it’ll support
the church’s mission. You’ll need their
support to make this thing happen, and
their blessing to get the ball rolling.
Build a Core Group
Start with a handful of good men who
are ready to put in the work. This small,
committed crew will set the pace
for the entire chapter. They’ll help
with planning, recruiting and getting
projects off the ground. Don’t worry
about the size—just get the right guys
on board and aim big.
Choose Your First Project
Pick a project that fits your church’s
mission. Whether it’s fixing up the
building, reaching out to the community
or helping a neighboring church, make
sure it’s something that excites your
crew. If you’re stuck for ideas, reach out
to John Kennedy (PennDel Field Rep) at
862-354-4511 for a list of projects that
need a hand.
Plan and Organize
A good plan is everything. Set a budget,
organize your crew and assign tasks.
This is where the rubber meets the road,
so make sure you’re ready. A wellorganized
team will get the job done
faster and smoother.
Launch with an Event
Kick things off with a solid, men-focused
event—think “Brothers and Bacon”
breakfast or a “Brisket and Bros” info
session. Then, when it’s time to get to
work, gather for prayer to ask for God’s
blessing on your efforts.
Grow Together
As you work, build friendships and hold
each other accountable. This ministry is
about more than just repairs—it’s about
growing in faith together. When the
project’s done, celebrate with your crew,
sharing how God moved in your lives.
Expand and Keep the
Momentum Going
Once your chapter is rolling, keep the
momentum alive. Partner with other
churches, take on bigger projects, and
keep recruiting more men to serve. The
work doesn’t stop when the building’s
done—there’s always more to do for
God’s Kingdom.
Starting a NEHEMIAH MEN chapter
isn’t just about fixing buildings - it’s
about transforming lives, building a
brotherhood and leaving a legacy that
echoes through the generations. If
you’re ready, it’s time to step up, take
the lead and answer God’s call!

CHILDREN AND DISCIPLESHIP | JEREMIAH GRUBER
« John and Andrea have an amazing passion to Love God and Love People. One way their ministry
does this is through “Share the Joy.” Pastor John Bowman has served for twenty-nine years as the
Children’s Pastor at Calvary Church, Dover DE. He and his wife, Andrea, have been married for
forty-five years. The Bowmans have two sons and seven grandchildren.
“SHARE THE JOY”
LOVING GOD, LOVING OTHERS
717.795.5921 | jeremiah@penndel.org
By Pastor John and Andrea Bowman, Calvary Church, Dover DE
Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus replied; “Love the Lord your God
with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
This is the first and greatest commandment. The second is like
it: Love your neighbor as yourself.
In December we celebrate our love for our indescribable
God who sent His only Son for us. And for so many without
Christ in their hearts, it can become a time of self-indulgence.
But with Christ, it becomes a time of outpouring of love and
giving to others. For believers, it is a time to Share the Joy
that they have with those less fortunate. It is with this love that
our church in Dover, DE operates a program every December
called “Share the Joy.”
Every year, in November, our church opens our phones to
receive calls from our community families who need help
providing Christmas gifts for their children. We don’t even
need to advertise, we have been doing this at some level for
thirty years, and the community knows this.
Every year our congregation opens their hearts and wallets to
buy gifts for those in need.
With this, community donations and a generous grant from
a local TV station, we are able to provide a Christmas shop
called Share the Joy for parents to come and choose gifts
for each of their children.
Like many that we serve,
I was raised by a single
mom and have five
siblings. We went hungry
often and experienced a
Christmas with nothing
under the tree. So, when
I was saved at the age
of twenty-nine, this idea
was birthed in my heart
to Share the Joy of our
Savior at Christmas time.
That first year, I encouraged co-workers to help me adopt a
family in need. And when I came into ministry full time, this
idea continued and grew.
Today, this Share the Joy program gives believers the
opportunity to love God by loving others.
Not only with gift donations but volunteering in the shop,
organizing the toys, helping parents shop and praying with
them as they leave. But more importantly it can help a child
understand the love and goodness of God toward them. This
year we Shared the Joy with approximately 350 children.
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CENTER • CARLISLE, PA
CAMP 1: July 7-10
CAMP 2: July 10-13
CAMP 3: July 14-17
CAMP 4: July 17-20
FOR MORE INFO:
penndel.org/kidscamp
PennDel Ministry Network | CONNEXION 19

bgrenier@penndelsom.org
DEAN/MINISTRY DIRECTOR OF PDSOM | BENJAMIN GRENIER
THE HEART OF MINISTRY:
LOVING PEOPLE AS CHRIST DID
When Jesus walked the earth, He left us a model of
ministry rooted in love. From healing the sick to
sharing meals with outcasts, His actions reflected
the heart of God. In John 13:34-35, Jesus commands, “Love
one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one
another. By this, everyone will know that you are my
disciples if you love one another.” At the PennDel School of
Ministry (PDSOM), we equip leaders who embrace this call,
causing love to be the foundation of their service.
Jesus’ ministry was marked by selflessness, sacrifice and
inclusion. Whether forgiving sins, washing the feet of
His disciples or embracing the marginalized, He showed
that love is the defining trait of His followers. The Great
Commandment—to love God and our neighbors (Matthew
22:37-39)—underscores the essence of ministry. This shapes
and prepares students to serve with Christ’s love at the center.
Loving people well requires preparation, humility and an
understanding of God’s Word. Courses like “Pastoral
Ministry and Practice” and “Pastoral Counseling” equip
students to meet spiritual and practical needs. Through
internships and mentorship, students gain experience in
serving diverse communities, embodying Christ’s love in
tangible ways.
Our faculty exemplifies this principle by living it out daily. They
are not just instructors; they are mentors who model what
it means to love God and love people. During internships,
students see this firsthand as they work alongside pastors
and leaders who embody Christ-like love in their ministries.
I have had the privilege of speaking with pastors who host
these internships, and one common theme always emerges:
our pastors get it. They live out the Great Commandment with
clarity and passion.
“Love God, Love People” is more than a simple statement;
it’s the summation of the Law and the Prophets, brought to
life through training and discipleship. PDSOM students are
blessed with an incredible network of pastors and leaders
who demonstrate this love in action, equipping them to do
the same in their future ministries.
Ministry often means loving in a broken world. Students need
to learn to face challenges with resilience and faith, sustained
by prayer and community. Love is not just an emotion but an
action—a daily choice to reflect Christ’s compassion and truth.
By equipping students to persevere in love, we empower
them to transform churches and communities.
The heartbeat of ministry is love. At PDSOM, we invite
pastors, churches and individuals to join us in this mission.
Together, we can raise a generation of leaders committed to
loving God and people with all their hearts.
When we love as Christ did, we don’t just
change lives—we transform communities
for eternity.
PDSOM OFFERS THREE DIFFERENT EDUCATION TRACKS:
CREDENTIALING: This three
year track offers all the education
requirements necessary for Ordination
with the Assemblies of God
BIBLE INSTITUTE: This one year
track focuses on all the Bible classes we
offer and is perfect for Sunday School
teachers or anyone wanting to deepen
their knowledge of God’s Word
BOARD TRACK: This track is
perfect for Board Members and
focuses on our Leadership classes
For more information, please go to www.penndelsom.org or contact:
Barb Jacobs: bjacobs@penndelsom.org • 724-689-3929
Abigail Redding: Abigail.redding@penndelsom.org • 717-795-5921 ext. 229
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ROYAL RANGERS | STEVE STEFFEL
PUTTING OUR LOVE FOR GOD
INTO PRACTICE
Mark 9:37 “Whoever welcomes
one of these little children in my
name welcomes me; and whoever
welcomes me does not welcome me
but the one who sent me.”
Recently my son-in-law, a minister with another Christian
ministry to inner city schools, was looking for a place to
meet with students after school. There was a nearby church.
However, one board member, concerned that the students
might damage something in the gym or church said, “if the
students are interested, they can come on Sunday morning.”
After some time, this situation got worked out and now the
church is ministering to a new group of students that attend
school right across the street.
Jesus asked us to make disciples, and how better than to start
when they are young. We might not like everything they do or
say, but if we love God, then we will love them, pray for them
and introduce them to Jesus Christ. Step by step, as they are
discipled through activities, Bible study and mentoring, our
goal is to see them become Godly young men.
If you love God and want to reach the next generation of boys,
consider having a Royal Ranger program for the boys in your
church and the community. We have the materials, training
and activities for leaders to create an exciting program that
boys will want to be a part of, and as a result, will have the
opportunity to be discipled into Godly servant leaders.
Junior Leadership Development Academy – a leader oversees
while a Junior leader is teaching a group of younger boys a
Bible lesson. This is discipleship in action – at the PennDel
Royal Ranger camp in Honey Grove, PA.
302.379.1580 | rrdirector@penndel.org | pdrangers.org Facebook: PennDel District Royal Rangers
PennDel Ministry Network | CONNEXION 21

717.243.7381 | credding@bccretreats.com
BONGIORNO CONFERENCE CENTER | CARL REDDING
“CALLED TO LOVE”
When you think of “Calling,” what is the first thing
that comes to your mind? If you are in any ministry
capacity, you have had to wrestle with the voice of
God speaking to you in some way where you were prompted
to move forward in a ministry position, credentials or even
higher education. I do not believe that calling applies only to
ministry positions, though. I believe, and actively preached
to my girls as they grew, that God can call you to any position
or vocation He chooses to lead you into. You should minister
to people by sharing His love anywhere He places you.
I was a young man of only sixteen years old when I had the
moment of God’s calling on my life. I’ll never forget when I
was at the altar at a youth convention in Syracuse, NY, when
God stirred my heart for the first time to pursue a calling into
full-time vocational ministry. I clearly had a vision of myself
speaking/preaching to a field full of young people. As the
vision faded, I heard the Holy Spirit whisper a confirmation
that as He leads me, everything I do will be worth it for ‘the
one”. He spoke to me, although I didn’t recognize it when I
was called to love “the one” and minister to hurting people.
Loving people can sometimes be difficult; they aren’t always
super lovable. We are all sinners, and only some have been
saved by grace. We spend time loving people because of
our love of God. He is so good to us, and we recognize that
His love for us has allowed us to be in the position of blessing
that we are in.
Here at the Bongiorno Conference Center, we understand
that calling goes beyond ministry work within church walls.
It’s about creating spaces where individuals and groups can
come together, hear God’s voice and discern their unique
purpose. Whether you’re here for a retreat, a conference or
simply a time of quiet reflection, we invite you to remember
God’s great love for you and revisit the moment He first
called you to love “the one.”
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Assistant Superintendent . . . . . Steven DeFrain
Secretary/Treasurer. . . . . . . . . Jeff Marshall
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Mark Caston East Central–EC
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Jeff Dyer Delaware–DEL
James Goodman North Central West–NCW
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General Presbyters
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Jeff Marshall
Jason Lamer
Honorary General Presbyter
Philip Bongiorno
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