The Network of Women Ministers exists to connect and inspire credentialed women ministers and those seeking credentials. We are dedicated to building community among our women ministers and providing leadership development opportunities. Our aim is to model Biblical leadership through the various ministries in which we serve. We want to equip districts and the local church body to empower women to lead within their churches and allow younger generations to see God's spirit poured out on all flesh.
Use this link to view the Assemblies of God Position Paper on the Role of Women in Ministry.
Download FEMALE LEAD PASTORS - A DISCUSSION WORTH HAVING
The PennDel NWM is here to resource you! Whether it is connecting one-on-one in a MENTORSHIP program, learning together in a COHORT, or creating ONE DAY EVENTS where you will learn, connect with other women in ministry and be encouraged, we are here for you!
WHAT IS OUR MISSION?
Women are stepping forward to pursue their calling and obtain their ministerial credentials with PennDel.
The PennDel Network of Women Ministers Team
You can email each person by clicking on their photo.
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Lorna Albanese has over 30 years of ministry experience and serves as a Campus Pastor for Allison Park Church in Pittsburgh, PA. She is an accredited life coach with the International Coach Federation, has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Development, and loves to help people fulfill their purpose and calling. She enjoys spending time with her two adult daughters, especially at a Steelers game!
Email Lorna:
lbalbanese@gmail.com
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Lisa is an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God and the lead pastor of New Life Assembly of God Church. Lisa currently serves as PennDel Ministry Networks At Large Female Presbyter. Lisa is passionate about developing leaders and helping others flourish in ministerial pursuits while becoming more deeply rooted and grounded disciples of Jesus Christ. Lisa has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance (Northeastern University), a Ministerial Studies Diploma (Global University), a Master of Arts in Bible and Theology (Southwestern Assemblies of God University), and a Master of Divinity (Southwestern Assemblies of God University). In addition, Lisa is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Leadership (Southwestern Assemblies of God University). Lisa’s quest is to know God more and to be found faithful by Him.
Email Lisa:
alpresbyterfemale@Penndel.org
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Jess is passionate about sharing Jesus with the community in creative ways and encouraging women to step into the call God has on their life. After graduating from the University of Valley Forge, Jess served as Youth Pastor (12 years) and Associate Pastor (2 years) at Faith Assembly of God in New Cumberland, PA. She also served as the Project Manager (7 years) in the Youth Department at the PennDel Network Office. Since July 2020, Jess has served as Lead Pastor at Faith Assembly of God in New Cumberland, PA, and oversees The Table Dinner Church, planted in 2021. In addition, she serves on the PennDel Youth Committee and the PennDel Network of Women Minister’s Committee. When Jess isn’t engaged in ministry, she is most likely exploring new places to hike or kayak, drinking good coffee, or playing board games!
Email Jess:
jessicaljones86@gmail.com
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At the age of twenty-six, Rev. Polly Zupcic began her journey in full-time ministry as an administrative assistant to the lead pastor in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Today, as a Staff Pastor at Christian Life Church, she leads and directs various ministries, hallmarking diversity as her underlying story. Pastor Polly earned a master’s degree in Clinical Christian Counseling and pursued AG credentialing. She is the mother of two great young adults, Alexa and Reece, and demonstrates and teaches the redemptive nature and power of God.
Email Polly:
pollyz@clconline.org
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Katie Olson is a pastor at Christian Life Assembly and serves as the director of SEU at CLA Camp Hill, an extension site of Southeastern University. For her, there is nothing more exciting than seeing someone discover their giftings and then fulfill the call of God on their life. In addition, she is passionate about teaching the Bible and holds a master’s in biblical studies. Her husband, Adam, and I have one son, Lincoln.
You can reach Katie at 717-635-7224 or kolson@clacamphill.com
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Pastor Nichole Schreiber is the Lead Pastor at Erie First Assembly of God in Erie, PA.
She is passionate about the local church, unity in the body of Christ, and teaching the word of God with specific life applications. Nichole loves to see people take the next step on their faith journey.
Nichole joined Erie First Assembly of God as Executive Pastor in October 2016 after serving on Erie First’s preaching team. She was named Lead Pastor by the Erie First congregation in February 2017. She previously served with her husband Joel in college ministry with Chi Alpha Campus Ministries for over ten years. Joel directs the Edinboro University Chi Alpha and is the District Chi Alpha Director for Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Nichole is a graduate of Southwest Missouri State University in English Education. She then got ordained with the Assemblies of God. Currently, she is pursuing her Master of Theology at the University of Valley Forge. She is also the Female Lead Pastor facilitator for the Network of Women’s Ministers with the Assemblies of God.
Nichole is also a published writer and loves to read in her free time. Her family vacations in Myrtle Beach any chance they get. She and Joel are high school sweethearts and have three rambunctious, hilarious, lovely daughters: Cecily, Haley, and Mercy.
Email Nichole:
nschreiber@eriefirst.org
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Kristen lives in Spring City, Pennsylvania with her husband, Chris, and two daughters, Adeline and Annalise. After five years of teaching elementary school in Alabama, the Lord brought her family to Pennsylvania, where he prepared them for a new season of ministry. In 2019, she and her husband became the pastors of Grace Assembly in Spring City, where they currently serve. In her role as executive pastor, Kristen enjoys leading worship, and creating systems for effective ministry. She has a passion to see the church equipped and mobilized to reach their friends and neighbors for Christ.
Contact Kristen: kristen@graceagpa.org