Leadership

Tom Bushey

Pastor

Pastor Tom serves as an Associate Pastor with Abundant Life Community Church with his wife Kelly, and have grown to become key leaders since being with the church since the year 2000. After becoming radically saved in 1981, Tom and Kelly pioneered a church plant in Carthage, NY in 1986, serving there until 1995. They continued serving the body of Christ in Camden with their genuine compassion for people and a bold faith for God working in the lives of His people. Tom and Kelly have 5 children, 6 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

Mike Bartholomew

Pastor

Mike Bartholomew grew up in Buffalo NY and came to Northern NY after receiving employment with the NY State government in 1972. During the ensuing months, he was dramatically converted to Christ and the entire direction of his life was changed and claimed by God. Saved with an immediate call for ministry. Mike began serving in various leadership capacities in local churches while developing ministry gifts. Mike became Assistant Pastor at Faith Fellowship in 1979, followed by a call to full time Pastor in Brier Hill NY. After serving for a few years, Mike returned to Faith Fellowship in 1983 to serve as Associate Pastor. He became Senior Pastor in 1991and recently his son-in-law took over Senior Pastor duties. Mike remains active as Teaching Pastor and also is Interim Pastor at Agape House Fellowship in LaFargeville NY. Married to Connie Bartholomew since 1974, they have two children Jonathan and Nicole effectively serving the Lord today! Pastor Mike has been effectively and regularly preaching the Gospel for nearly 50 years!

John Bushey

Pastor

John Bushey is currently an Associate Pastor at Mercy Point Burrville. Along with is wife of 27 years Sabrina. Our mission is to see people set free by the power of the Gospel Message.

John Crimi

Pastor

John and his wife of 42 years, Sheila, live in the small town Lorraine. Together they work the small homestead, Abundent Grace Farm. John is an Associate Pastor at Mercy Point Burrville where he leads a Bible Study group and assists in the food ministry.

Howie Tiberend

Pastor

My name is Howie Tiberend. I was saved back in the mid 1970’s during the Jesus movement that took the nation back then. Upon being saved i immediately started witnessing to everyone I would come into contact with and that fire has not diminished! My mission in life is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and see souls saved! I am presently ministering @ the 1ST Baptist Church in Watertown NY which I am a elder at!

Harry J Harmer Jr.

Pastor

Serving as an elder at North Country Christian Fellowship Governor, NY. Experience: preaching and teaching how to live in the marvelous light of Jesus Christ. Vision:. To see God pour out his spirit on all flesh in these last days.

Dan Tabolt

Pastor

Brother Dan Tabolt has been ministering in The north country for more than 40 years, used of God to plant four different churches. He functions as an apostle, prophet and evangelist over North country ministers Fellowship. Married to his wife Joann for 45 years. They are the proud parents of four children and now have 18 grandchildren. Presently serving as a senior leader at Abundant Life Fellowship in Boonville.

Josh Gmitter


Pastor

Josh is a third-generation pastor dedicated to loving God and loving people, and helping others do the same, according to God’s Word. He enjoys miracles, exercise, and spending time with his family. He has been married to the love his life since 2003.


Steve Maxon


Steve Maxon grew up in the Town of Hounsfield, the seventh generation of his family to live on the land that borders Maxon Road. After graduating from law school in Syracuse, he moved to the Rochester area, where he and his lovely wife Alexis now raise their five young children. Steve works as an attorney for the State of New York, and attends Word of Life Christian Fellowship in Henrietta, where he serves as the treasurer, leads worship frequently, and teaches regularly. He has a passion for truth and a fervent desire to be more like Jesus.