English Ministry Leadership Team

MERCEDES LOPEZ-MIRANDA, ASSOCIATE PASTOR

My life Scripture is 2 Corinthians 5:18

"All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.”

 I enjoy meditating while taking nature walks, especially around my favorite place, Jordan Pond in Mount Desert Island, Maine.

SAM ACEVEDO, ASSOCIATE PASTOR

BRANDT GILLESPIE

My favorite scripture is Proverbs 4:18, “But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day.”

I oversee the Audio Video Services for Congregation Lion of Judah, and serve as a resource for pastor Miranda during Sunday services.  I was born in Canada but have lived in the United States since my last year of High School.

CHARLOTTE GILLESPIE

My Life Scripture is “And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” I Peter 5:10

I am refreshed by praying with a friend, walking by the ocean, listening to music, enjoying friends, travelling and reading an inspirational book.

TIM NEE

My life scripture is Psalm 40:1-5  "He brought me up out of a horrible pit... and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps, He has put a new song in my mouth- Praise to our God...."

 I am refreshed by being thankful, enjoying the outdoors; rivers, beach, walking, mountains, spending time reading God's word and hearing from the Holy Spirit, and daily devotional reading, and letting God's love flow through me to others.

BILL BONNICE

 Ministry passion: Relational, sexual, and gender wholeness; Helping people to find God’s healing from trauma and pain.  I want people to be able to live whole lives trusting more fully in God.  

Married to Peg with 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Aeronautical & Astronautical engineer.  Bought my house in Uphams Corner (Dorchester) after leaving grad school and been fixing it up ever since.

YOVANNY PULCINI

I lead the Women's Ministry in the English service.  I am passionate about coaching and helping women to discover who they are in Christ and how God has uniquely gifted them.   

 I enjoy public speaking, fine arts, reading about leadership and writing.  My current project is a book based on the epistle of James whose working title is, The St. James Guide to the Good Life.

PEG BONNICE

Two Scriptures I am striving to embrace are  "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus"-Romans 8:1 and "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”- Romans 8:38-39

 I am refreshed by doing a creative sewing project or listening to a good audio book.