Pastor Joe grew up in Green’s Farms, Connecticut. He has a B.S. in Television Production from Emerson College in Boston. Joe has been married to Karen since 1988 and has two daughters, Shari and Katie. Joe worked for CBS News in New York from 1989 until 2006. In 2006 God called his family to Ecuador as Assembly of God Missionary Associates, working with Unsion Television and Latin America ChildCare. Pastor Joe joined the church staff as assistant pastor in 2009.
Pastor Joe enjoys the beach, cycling, listening to music, photography, and reading about colonial American history. He is an amateur radio operator, callsign WA2JOE. Pastor Joe serves as chaplain to the Marlboro Township police department. Most of all Joe enjoys spending time with his beautiful bride, Karen Hewes.
Pastor Manny grew up in Brooklyn, NY, and lived in Ecuador for about 4 years as a teenager to work in different fields of ministry. He met his wife Stephanie while they both served in ministry. They have 3 children: Rebekah, Sammy, and Luna. Before coming to Monmouth Worship Center, he worked as an Associate Pastor for Templo Calvario in North Jersey. He loves photography, music, basketball, reading, and learning about food.
Doreen grew up in Staten Island. She has been married to her husband Thomas since 1986 and has five children. She homeschooled all her children through high school. Doreen has been serving in children’s ministries for over 34 years. She joined Monmouth Worship in 2002. Her favorite hobbies are baking, working with animals, crafts, and camping.