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Ministry Staff
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Prior to coming to Warwick, Dave served as Minister of Christian Education and Principal of the Christian School at First Assembly of God in Toms River, New Jersey (1980-83). Then, he was the Senior Pastor of PineBrook Assembly of God in Naugatuck, Connecticut until 1986.
Dave's ministry extends beyond the borders of Warwick and has reached into Central America, Eastern Europe and Africa. He has taught Bible, Theology, and Pastoral Ministry at Latvia Bible College (Latvia), Vilnius Theological College (Lithuania), Kiev Bible Institute (Ukraine), and Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. These Colleges are training and mentoring young leaders for the emerging church in these nations. In October 2006, he was a featured presenter at the "More Than Conquerors" Leadership Conference in Accra, Ghana. In February 2008, he was one of the teachers at the Bangalore Leadership Conference in Bangalore, India.
If you would like to donate to Pastor Dave's Teaching Ministry (Tax-Deductible), you can do so here
Pastor Dave believes deeply in the value of every individual and seeks to emphasize that in all his preaching and teaching. He teaches that it is God's will that each person understands and lives out God's unique purpose for his or her life. You can read more at his blog. He welcomes your questions and comments anytime. His email address is:
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Maritza Rivera - Administrative Assistant |
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Who I am Married To: Ken Ocasio
Who are My Children: 2 Children, Kenny 8/25/01 & Ciara 6/20/03
What TV Shows I Watch: Lost, Flashforward; Lie to Me
What Movies I Recommend: Shawshank Redemption; Color Purple; Polar Express; Narnia Chronicles, I can go on...
Where I Like to Travel: Really anywhere different.
What I Like to Read: Don't get much of that done these days, but on the list is: The Shack
What I Eat: always willing to try new foods
What I Drive: Toyota Matrix
Where I Shop:
Favorite Beverage: Chai Tea
What I Want For Christmas (or someday): Can't say I'm longing for anything.
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Amanda Peterson - Worship Leader |
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Amanda is a Florida girl having been raised in Sarasota and is a graduate of Samford University with a degree in Special Education. She is a talented musician and vocalist who plays both guitar and piano. She is passionately in love with the Lord, her husband, and her Weimaraner.
Who I am Married To: Nathaniel Peterson
My Daughter: Hannah Grace Peterson - born February 2, 2011
What I Do For Fun: I like to dance, play music, be outside, and play scrabble
What TV Shows I Watch: So You Think You Can Dance, any weird TLC show, and The Office
What Movies I Recommend: The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, and West Side Story.
Where I Like to Travel: Northern Ireland
What I Like to Read: anything by Beth Moore. I also like cheesy girlie novels.
What I Eat: sushi and whole wheat bagels!
What I Drive: Jeep
Where I Shop: the gap, american apparel, j crew
Favorite Beverage: diet coke What I Want For Christmas (or someday): a soft tub. It's a portable soft hot tub.
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Jeff Colgan - Royal Rangers |

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Who I am married to: Married 20 years to Nancy
My Children: Tim born September 2001
What I like to do: garden, board games, read
TV Shows I like: I don't watch TV
My Movie Picks: Robots, Cars and the Narnia Series
Where I like to Travel: Williamsburg
What I like to Read: Carry on Mr Bowditch and The Hidden Hand
What I like to Eat: Food!
What I Drive: Ford Pick up or one of our Jeeps
Where I Shop: Shoprite and Home Depot
My Favorite Beverage: H2O
What I Want for Christmas (or anytime): Another child (if it is God's will)
What I like Best About Warwick Assembly: Royal Rangers of course!! and the people.
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John DeSomma - Men's Fellowship |
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John is the leader of our Men's Fellowship. As an executive for a major pharmaceutical firm, John brings the expertise of an administrator and business leader to this role. He has a passion for Christ and a desire to see men reach their full potential as true "Men of God" in every area of their lives.
Who I'm married to: Patricia DeSomma
My Children: David 9/22/87 & Jennifer 12/11/93
What I Do For Fun: Relax, Take my wife to dinner, Play golf, Watch sports
What TV Shows I Watch: 24, Movies, Cable News, History & Biography stations, Yankees!!
What Movies I Recommend: 12 Angry Men, To kill a mockingbird, Hoosiers, Frequency, & Invincible to name a few.
Where I Like to Travel: Islands, Someday to Italy
What I Like to Read: Bible, Inspirational Articles, Sports Articles
What I Eat: Italian
What I Drive: 2003 VW GTI
Where I Shop: "I don't!"
Favorite Beverage: Flavored waters
What I Want For Christmas (or someday): Happy & Prosperous Retirement
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