Our Team
Judy gallegos
Senior Pastor
Pastor Judy was the Co-Pastor at Joy Church since its inception in Feburary of 2007, and assumed the role of Senior Pastor in April of 2018. She will continue to lead the church in fullfilling the vision God gave her and her late husband for JOY Church. She is a graduate of Buffalo State College with a degree in Social Work. In addition, she is a credentialed addictions counselor in the State of New York with over 30 years of experience. She has a passion for helping people find freedom from addiction through Christ-based recovery.
Ralph howard
Assistant Pastor
Since joining our staff, Ralph, has done amazing work in the church and we are grateful for his ministry and for his love for God's people. Ralph and his wonderful wife Darlene are famous for their down-home, not-so-common "common sense", and they use God's Word as their guide for every situation they face in life. Ralph and Darlene love to spread the Good News of God's great love, through preaching and living it.
Melissa bell
Youth Pastor
Melissa has been working with the youth at JOY Church since 2014. She is a graduate of Houghton College with a degree in Theology with a concentration in Youth Ministry and minors in Sports Ministry, Bible and History. She was a thrower on the college’s track and field team at Houghton. Melissa is currently working at as a Teacher's aide at a school for students with mental health issues. She is also a Director at a YMCA day camp and a Track and Field coach at an area high school. Melissa is also pursing a Master's of Arts in Theology at Asbury University as well as her ordination in the Weslyan Church. She has a passion for youth ministry and enjoys being a guiding influnce in young people's lives.
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