Our Mission:

“To develop winning Christians, mobilizing them for greater living and fulfilling ministry both in the church and in the world.”

 

Our Vision:

Connect-Grow-Serve

Our Core Values:

-Generosity Changes Lives- (John 3:16)

-Growing not Bloating- (Matthew 28:19)

-We don't do life alone- (Colossians 2:2)

-Owners not Spectators- (Ephesians 4:11-13)

Our Statement of Truths

Pastor Dan Harrison

Lead Pastor

Pastor Dan Harrison, hailing from Toms River, NJ, joins us as the new Lead Pastor at Ravenna Assembly of God. With a rich history of ministry, Pastor Dan served as theYouth/Worship/Associate Pastor at First Assembly of God since 2011. His journey with God began with a miraculous start as prayers granted him the gift of life despite medical odds. At 16, Pastor Dan experienced a profound encounter with God's love, leading him to surrender his future to ministry. After earning his Master of Divinity and Clinical Pastoral Counseling degree, Pastor Dan delved into counseling adolescent offenders before answering the call to New Jersey. Alongside his wife Tiffany, they nurtured a growing family and ministry, fostering compassion and leadership in their children, Gabriela, Luke, Timothy, Hannah, and Samuel. Now, they embark on a new chapter a Ravenna Assembly, eager to witness God's continued blessings and movement.

Melissa Sawastuk

Family and Children's Pastor

Melissa has served on staff for 15 years as the Children's and Family Ministry Pastor. Her heart is to see kids learn about God in a real and hands-on way. She loves to see parents and grandparents confident in becoming a spiritual leader and families connecting together. She currently lives in Ravenna with her husband Matthew and three kids, Meleah, Emily and Noah. She enjoys gardening, animals, time with her family and anything that involves coffee.

Renee Neal

Ravenna Christian School Director

Renee became director of Ravenna Christian School in 2007. She loves to see kids develop and impact their future. Renee has been in the Ravenna area since 1977. She loves to read and spend time with her grandsons.

Bridget Leet

Church Custodian

Bridget Leet began attending Ravenna Assembly in May of 1983. She and her late husband J. were saved and baptized that same year. She began working at Ravenna Assembly as a volunteer and joined the staff as a custodian in 1980. She and her late husband have five children. She says, "I love the custodial position and feel blessed that I am part of the church family."