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 (24 years!)
Father of two children: Kristen (22), Andrew (18)
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 8 church plants – 5 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, 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 Michael-Jaye Isome

Born: September 13, 1965 in Reno, Nevada
Married to: Debra since 1992 (19 years)
Father of four great children: Isaac (12), Isaiah (11), Malachi (10) Sarah-Joye (5)
Owner of one dog: Maddie (Cocker Spaniel)
Favorite Hobbies: playing guitar, traveling with family, golf
Born Again: November 1981
27 years in Gospel Ministry
Education: Christian Ministries & Bible – University Of The Nations (Hawaii)
Served 16 years as a missionary with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) ministering the Gospel in 5 countries and in multiple east coast inner-cities
Participated in planting a YWAM Missionary training base in Atlanta, GA
Participated in 2 church plants – 1 as Lead Pastor
Ordained as a Minister of the Gospel in 1998
Currently acquiring Assemblies of God credentials
Ministry Passions: worship, prayer, disciple-making and evangelism
Favorite Sports team: pretty much enjoys all pro sports
Favorite Movies: Lord of The Rings, Ratatouille
Favorite Books: Bible, The Calvary Road, Marriage On The Rock, The Practice of the Presence of God
Favorite Music: Jesus Culture, Misty Edwards, Jeremy Riddle, Fred Hammond, etc…
Favorite Quote: “Preach the Gospel at all times, and when necessary use words!” – Saint Francis of Assisi

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”.