Pastoral Staff
Dennis D’Augostine : Team Leader
Education: Bachelor of Science in Bible; Master of Ministry (M. Min); Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in progress. Will pursue a Masters in Theology at Univ. of Scranton.
Wife: Married to Kelly since 2005; she grew up in Roseland, NJ.
Family: Son, Michael James, born May 31, 2007.
Previous Ministries: Co-founder of The Coal Mine, a west side Scranton youth ministry.
Hobbies: Riding my Kawasaki Ninja ZZR 600 motorcycle; sports; strategic board games; getting away with my wife to see sights.
Residences: Lived in Scranton since 2002; grew up in Vineland, NJ where my dad was a police officer for 39 years.
Became a Christian: July 24, 1996
Loves Most About Scranton: its European flavorPeter Fox : Lead Pastor
Education: Bachelor of Science in Bible and Youth Ministry
Wife: Married to Kelly since 2004; she teaches in the Riverside School District and grew up in Springville, PA.
Hobbies: Golf, tennis, hunting
Previous Ministries: Co-founder of The Coal Mine; Youth Pastor on Scranton west side.
Residences: Lived in Scranton since 2002; grew up in Orlando, FL.
My biggest joy: Giving my life over to God as a rebellious teenager and seeing God really change my life.Matt Miller : Lead Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Science in Bible
Marital Status: Single (but not for long!)
Hobbies: Reading, writing, sports and the arts
Residences: Lived in Scranton since 2003; grew up in Ashland, Ohio.
Became a Christian: April 25, 1993
Loves Most About Scranton: the downtown sceneScott Ducharme : Growth Groups Coordinator
Education: B.S. in Business Management, University of Phoenix; some seminary courses
Family: Married to my soul mate Rachelle since February 1992. Blessed with 4 beautiful children Nichole 15, Courtney 13, Taylor 11, Joshua 7
Residences: Scranton, PA for three years; San Diego, CA 13 years; Long Island, NY 3 years.
Became a Christian: 1986
Scott’s Ministry Experience: Associate Staff with the Navigators in San Diego; Growth Group Leader at North Coast Church in Vista, CA; Elder & Growth Group Leader at Wading River Baptist Church in Wading River, NY.
Rachelle’s Ministry Experience: Associate Staff with the Navigators; Associate Coordinator of Women’s Ministry at North Coast Church in Vista, CA.
Hobbies: Outdoor activities, fishing, hiking, camping, family excursions, bicycling
Family Mission Statement: to know Christ and make Him known; to be actively involved in seeing people grow in relationships with Jesus, and helping to establish healthy families that know Jesus Christ.