About Us

The Board of Directors

Rev. Josephine Marie Ayers; President /Founder

Read her bio here.

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Pastor Douglas A. Smith: VP/ Board member

After traveling the world as a professional musician, he was radically saved and called into ministry.

On February 12, 2012, Pastor Smith open the doors of Grace Community Mission Ministries. That ministry continues to grow and has expanded to two campuses that embrace and teach a full gospel message.

He incorporates biblical principles and exuberant worship into the daily lives of believers, crossing multicultural lines. He can often be found spending quality time with his wife Cynthia and his young children, as he continues to spread the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ.

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Denise (Denny) Fischer: Secretary/ Treasurer/ Board member / Ministry Consulting Prophet

I accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior as a senior in high school. This was the first time I had heard the gospel. Then on Palm Sunday in 1969,   I rededicated my life to Jesus followed by the infilling of  the Holy Spirit which revolutionized my life.
 
Over the last 50 years, I spent 26 years  serving as a Pastors wife. I have served on 3 different church boards as Secretary of the Board. For 2 years, I was the Spiritual life
Counselor  for Women’s Aglow. In 1989 while working as a Home Health Aide, I won a scholarship through a Home Care Agency and in 1993 graduated with an Associates Degree  as a Registered Nurse. I developed a women’s conference called “Women With Losses”  which met at least once yearly. Each speaker was a women who had experienced a significant loss like the loss of a child, husband or battle with a terminal disease.
 
I have also been on  5 overseas mission trips where I had the opportunity to share my testimony of  how the Lord did an amazing work  in my life revealing how to navigate through the process of forgiveness.

Soon to be Ordained!

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Alan Lowne: Board member

Alan Lowne is a British-born electronics engineer and CEO of Saelig Co. Inc. an industrial electronics distributor. He has been a committed Christian since university days. He lives in Fairport, NY with his wife Carol and is a member of Edgewood Free Methodist Church, where he leads a home group, plays violin in the worship team, and serves on the Leadership Board.

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Kathy Davis: Board member

501©3 Tax specialist / Accountant

“Love the Lord Jesus Christ with all my heart and believe in the Gifts of the Spirit and the Awesome Power of God.” Is one of the covering pastors at Elim Gospel Church. Former healing team leader for 17 years at Elim Gospel Church. Married to Daniel Davis.  Mother and grandmother. Lives in Lima, N.Y.

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Jesse A. Cruz: Board Member

Jesse Cruz  is a Professional Speaker, Storytelling and  Personal Development Coach, Best-Selling Author, Veteran  and Youth Advocate. He is the founder and CEO of Chain Breaker LLC. Jesse inspires others to overcome their challenges and achieve their goals. Jesse  speaks and coaches at events all over the world! His passion is to empower men to heal from loss and motivate people to achieve their true potential through his coaching programs. Jesse empowers his clients to overcome adversity and develop  success in their personal and professional lives. He is the  Author of "Live Your Dash" a book written to guide people to freedom by discovering their purpose. His latest book Losing Faith, Finding Hope is a guide to inspire hope and overcome loss through healing. Jesse’s passion and ability to connect with his audience is unmatched and have made him a highly sought-out speaker for top organizations including the Ronald Mcdonald House. He was honored with the “#1 Dad award from his daughters. He and his wife Desire, believe in spreading H.O.P.E. by Helping Other People Everyday. Jesse is a man of faith and a pleasure to work with. If you are an event planner looking for an inspiring, highly motivated and passionate speaker for your next event, then Jesse Cruz is the speaker for you!

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Michael Caternolo : Board Member

Michael Caternolo is a retired electronics manufacturing engineer and musician. He started his career in the US Navy electronics program and started his musical career aboard the flagship USS Chicago. Since then music transitioned from local nightclubs to total service to our Lord Jesus.He also is leader of the local Christian Blues Band, Light Blue!  He lives in Macedon, NY where he leads the Firestorm Revival (coalition to unite churches and Evangelical groups to serve together as to show the love of Christ to communities along the Erie canal from Buffalo to Syracuse). He also is leader of the local Christian Blues Band, Light Blue! 

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Support Team:

Cheryl Jenkins:

Publisher/Editor Kingdom One Solutions

Lives in Hagerstown, Maryland. From Merrimac, Massachusetts Married to Philip Jenkins.

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Nathan Olson:

Webmaster for www.flamesoffire.us

Owner at Nolee-O Web Design, April 1997 to present.  Lives in Lake George, New York.

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