Steve Martino as our pastor. Previously lead pastor of Movement Covenant Church in Staten Island, NY, Steve has been in the ministry more than 25 years. During that time he has planted three churches in the New York area. He has a BS degree ('96) from Wagner College in Staten Island and an MBA ('98) from the University of Michigan. He is currently working toward an MDiv from NorthPark University in Chicago. He and his wife Melissa have four children, Justin, Steven, Alyssa and Jocelyn.

Mike has been a member since 2000 and is an IT consultant for Accenture. He has been married to Mary since 1999 and they are currently enjoying raising three boys: Mike, Joey and Jacob.

Mike invited Christ into his life at age 15 and went away to college determined to walk with Lord. The Lord led him to a campus ministry (CRU), where he learned to share his faith and lead others. He considered going on the mission field as a Bible translator, but instead felt the Lord direct him to use his giftings at stateside.

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Mike and Mary met at a local church singles group and married a couple of years later. They started attending and serving at the church where Mary grew up. 

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Rick has been part of the church family since 1991. Although Rick was reared in a church-going family, he didn’t put his trust in Jesus until he was 27. He and his wife, Connie, moved into the area from Lexington, KY, in 1990.

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He has served as a deacon and has been an elder since 2003. Rick and Connie have been married for 50+ years and have two grown children and three grandchildren. He uses his wealth of knowledge to help with all things "technical," including keeping the computers running, He also has a love for music and has sung in several chorale groups.

Jill Short has been a part of the church since it’s inception, her parents were founding members. Jill had the opportunity to serve as the youth leader for several years in the early 1990’s. She has also been involved with various short-term mission projects and helped to facilitate the ministries to the children and teens.

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Jill has served as the church administrator since 2001. She is involved with all the ins-and-outs of church life, it's ministries, events and is the "go-to" person, which keeps her very busy. 

Belle became the Freedom Hope Church Children's & Youth Intern in September 2022. A graduate from Camden County Technical School, she is currently studying Elementary Education at Camden County College. Belle also ministers on our Sunday morning worship team as both a singer & leader.  

Ally has been a part of the church since she was born, but has recently joined the team as Social Media Coordinator. She is also a leader for the Freedom Hope Young Adults Impact Group. Ally has been involved with lots of different events and projects at Freedom Hope, including helping with children’s church and youth group. 

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