OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
DEVIN & JESS BLANKENBILLER
LEAD PASTOR
Devin, a Reading, Pennsylvania native, has served as Lead Pastor of Abundant Life Church since 2014. Ordained with the Assemblies of God, he previously spent 12 years as a youth pastor in Philadelphia and holds a Master’s degree in Ministerial Leadership from Southeastern University. His passion is to help people encounter God’s power and love and live fully devoted lives for Him.
Jess serves alongside her husband, Devin with a heart for outreach, especially through Community Kidz Clubhouse. Together, Devin and Jess are supported by their four children and are committed to building a vibrant church community.
THOMAS
NEW
WORSHIP PASTOR
Thomas serves as the worship pastor and leads the media production team. He and his family moved from Montana in 2022. Actively involved in both Sunday and youth worship services, his passion is to connect every person to the heart of God through powerful, relevant worship, founded on biblical truth.
JOE
GONYEA
DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR
Joe has been our discipleship pastor since 2021. He oversees our connection process, pastoral care, and connect groups. His desire is to help people form lasting relationships and a deeper connection with Jesus.
SCOTT DRUMHELLER
YOUTH PASTOR
Scott joined the staff in 2018 and leads the Torch Youth Group. He uses his gifts of craftsmanship and creativity to make a fun environment, as well as a safe place where students can talk about their faith and encounter God’s Word.
BRINDA
VANLEUVEN
CHILDREN'S PASTOR
Brinda has been the children's pastor since 2014. With a passion to teach children the truth of Jesus, she uses her many talents to show kids how they can love and serve Jesus in any area of life.
MARIE SMITH
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Marie joined staff in 2023, and she helps to run our church and office administratively. Marie also has a heart for the community and our childrens ministries.
ALYSE GONYEA
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
As the Communications Director at Abundant Life, Alyse manages the church's social media pages, coordinates communications for events and ministries, and serves as one of the church photographers. She also has the privilege of serving and working alongside her husband, Pastor Joe.
RICHARD
NOLT
ONLINE PASTOR/YOUNG ADULTS PASTOR
Richard leads our online ministry team as well as our social media presence. Richard also has a heart for the community and a love of cooking, which he puts into use at The Table, a free community meal.
ASHLEE
DENNING
WOMEN'S MINISTRY/PASTORAL CARE
Ashlee helps lead our pastoral care team, as well as the Women's Ministry. Ashlee has a servant's heart, and loves to make new connections with the women at Abundant Life Church.
CYNDI
SCHARADIN
HEALING AND PRAYER MINISTRY
Cyndi leads the Healing Ministry, a group devoted to prayer for healing of all kinds. Cyndi's love for Jesus and compassion for others has opened the door to serve many.
JERRYL MILLER
MISSIONS & CONNECTIONS
With a heart shaped by years of missionary service, Jerryl brings a global perspective and deep passion for outreach to our church community. He leads our efforts to build meaningful connections, both locally and globally, encouraging others to live out the Great Commission.
ALLISON MCELWEE
EARLY CHILDHOOD MINISTRY
Allison is dedicated to creating a nurturing, Christ-centered environment where young children can experience God’s love and begin to grow in their faith. She helps lay a strong spiritual foundation for the youngest members of our church family.
KEN LONG
FACILITIES COORDINATOR
Ken oversees the maintenance, operation, and stewardship of the church buildings and grounds. With a commitment to excellence and safety, he ensures that our facilities remain functional, well-maintained, and prepared to support the mission and ministries of the church.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
FRED SCHOPPE
JOANN DEVICH
GARY JACABELLA
JERRY VANLEUVEN
JASON DEANE