Pastor Al is a graduate of Vision International University, formerly Logos Bible College, with a B.A. in Bible Studies. Pastor Al served as Pastor of Evangelism with Nutley Assembly of God in New Jersey for 15 years and taught classes for VIU during that time. In 1991 he served as Area Coordinator with the Billy Graham Crusade. Pastor Al is a man with a passion for the Word of God and a love of souls. He has a pastor's heart, full of love and compassion. Prior to accepting the pastorate at Bloomsburg Community Church, Pastor Al and his wife were directors of Joy Haven in Mount Pocono. There they led many ministries including, a Christian coffeehouse, ministers coalition, hosted youth groups on their grounds as well as church retreats.

Ruth Joy, Pastor Al's wife a "preacher's kid" trained for ministry through the Ridgewood Pentecostal Fellowship Pilgrim Camp Ministerial Program as well as assisting her father, Rev. Robert D. Kalis for many years at Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, Elizabeth, NJ. Ruth Joy served extensively at Pilgrim Camp, Brant Lake, NY, as a counselor for 6-8 years olds for more than 15 summers. She now has a ministry to women in abusive relationships. For more information see Joy Bringer Ministries.

Together they serve the Lord as team and are a joyful couple. They are both credentialed through Harvest International Ministerial Fellowship, in Laurel, Maryland.

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