Our Board of Directors

Jennifer is the Children's Pastor of Grace Assembly in Wake Forest, NC, and is an Ordained Pastor with the Assemblies of God. She has extensive experience in working with children and families as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She teaches, manages, and leads the children's ministry at Grace Assembly and has also worked with non-profits helping families through crisis management, parenting skills, and social skills development of children. Jennifer received her Master's Degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University and is a mother of two adult boys.

Pastor John currently serves as the Lead Pastor at Grace Assembly of God. He loves serving God and the people in our community, which includes serving True Light Shines Academy and pastoring the students of TLSA. John was employed with the Town of Wake Forest for 15 years; working as a lineman, Electrical Superintendent, and then the Assistant Public Works Director for his last 8 years there. He has lived in North Carolina all of his life, and has been married to his wife, Sherry, for over 40 years. He has a son and a daughter.

John received his Associate Degree in Electronics from Central Florida Community College; served in the U.S. Army; and worked in the private sector for several years, including one position associated with the space program. The Lord called him into ministry in 1977. He went back to school, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University, and his Master of Divinity Degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Florida. He was ordained in 1980, and has served in ministry in both Florida and North Carolina. John is active member of Grace Assembly.

Vinny has a Masters of Business Administration from Regent University with  Concentrations  in Accounting, Marketing, and Not-for-Profit Management. Over multiple decades, elements of his professional career included creating and performing training and teaching students ranging in age from elementary school to adult on a variety of subjectsand complexity. Vinny is activity involved in his local church including serving as their Treasurer and Secretary. Vinny and his wife Dawn have two adult children.