Our Pastors

Pastor Steve Markowitz

Senior Pastor Steve Markowitz

Born May 21, 1964 in Pittsburgh, PA (Yes, I’m a Steeler fan!)
Married to Anne-Marie since 1987 (23 years!)
Father of two children: Kristen (20), Andrew (16)
Owner of one dog “Colby” (Shetland Sheepdog)
Favorite Hobbies: Hunting, Riding Harleys and Golfing
Born again April 18, 1982
25 years in Gospel Ministry
Bachelors and Masters degrees in Theology
Participated in 7 church plants – 4 as Lead Pastor
Spent 2 years on foreign mission field
Licensed to preach in 1986
Ordained in 1993
Received Assemblies of God credentials in April of 2009
Ministry passions are planting churches and making disciples
Favorite Sports team: PITTSBURGH STEELERS!
Favorite Movies: Braveheart, Gladiator, 300, Rocky 1-6
Favorite Books: Bible, Lone Survivor, Left Behind Series
Favorite Music: Third Day, Chris Tomlin, Worship music
Favorite Quote: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” -Jim Elliot

Pastor Nathan Smale

Born January 28, 1979 in Pittsburgh, PA (You don’t even have to ask, black and gold runs in my veins.)
Married to Jen since 2001
Father of two children: LiLyah and Rylan
Owner of a Boxer named “Togee”
Favorite Hobbies: Snowboarding, riding motorcycles, and spending time with my family
Born Again: at 6 yrs of age
In Gospel Ministry since 2006
AG credentials in 2006
Ministry Passions: Worship, Students, Family and Discipleship
Favorite Sports team: PITTSBURGH STEELERS!!!
Favorite movies: 300, Lord of the Rings, Bourne Trilogy, Matrix Trilogy
Favorite Books: Bible, This Present Darkness & Piercing the Darkness, Tender Warrior, Rediscovering the Kingdom.
Favorite music: ALL genres of music lifting the name of Jesus.
Favorite Quote: “That’s awesome!”- mine. “You reap what you sow.”- Gal. 6:7

Pastor Daniel Medeiros

Born July 5, 1975 in Berkley, CA
Married to Kristie Medeiros since 2004
Father of one child: Joshua (1 ½ )
Favorite Hobbies: Fishing, Music, Basketball and Football
Born Again: June 12, 1984
11 years in Gospel Ministry
Associates in Theology (working on Bachelor’s in Theology)
Participated as Worship Pastor & Assistant Worship Pastor for 4 churches
Ordained April 27, 2006
Ministry Passions: Worship and discipleship
Favorite Sports team: LA Lakers (the Steelers are OK to…..)
Favorite movies: Saving Private Ryan, Hunt for Red October, Passion of the Christ
Favorite Books: Bible, The Unquenchable Worshipper, Tale of Three Kings
Favorite music: Where do I begin…… Gateway Worship, Kari Jobe, Jesus Culture etc…
Favorite Quote: “Do not despise small beginnings”.