OUR TEAM — Harvest Church

STAFF

Dave Benedict, Senior Pastor

Pastor Dave has been serving God faithfully in full-time ministry for over 30 years. Since the time of his conversion in 1972, he has committed his life to fulfilling the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20. Pastor Dave is passionate about God’s Word and His people. He believes that true discipleship is the key to living a victorious life in Christ.

One of Pastor Dave’s greatest joys here on earth is his family, consisting of his wife Linda, his three children and their spouses, Kelli & Wes, Jason & Linda, and Amy & Dan, and his seven grandchildren.

Linda Benedict, Women’s Ministry Leader & Administrator

Linda has been working alongside her husband, Pastor Dave in ministry for over 30 years. Before being a part of the church plant in Coconut Creek, she served at Victory Church of Boca Raton leading Women’s Ministry, Small Groups, and as Financial Administrator. She is passionate about leading women to see their lives through the lens of our Savior Jesus Christ and to live a life of victory in Him. Since coming to know Christ at the age of 17, she has fully devoted her life to God, Ministry and Family - the three passions in her life!

Joe Vasconcelos, Associate Pastor & Worship Leader

Associate Pastor Joe Vasconcelos is a Brazilian-American worship leader, song writer and singer from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. From a missionary family, Pastor Joe has dedicated his life to praise and worship for over 30 years.

Jeanie Lorey, Children’s Ministry Director

Jeanie was born in Pittsburgh, PA and raised in a family who taught her to love the Lord. She married her college sweetheart, Larry, and graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Jeanie has over 15 years of experience as an Elementary Teacher with an additional 5 years as a special needs tutor. Jeanie and Larry were blessed with an amazing son, Sean and daughter-in-law, Bel. She has been serving our Children’s Ministry for 5 years. She is also, the care-giver to Larry’s Mom, Ms. Betty who resides with them. Jeanie enjoys arts & crafts and relaxing & laughing a lot with Larry, their family, and with their adorable 5 lb. Morkie.

Estevao Quirino, Technical Director

Estevao studied General Education with a focus in Audio Engineering. He served in the Technical Department in church for ten years before being hired on as the Sound Coordinator at a larger Brazilian church. He has been with Harvest Church for 5 years overseeing all aspects of the Technology Department. He grew up in a household of strong believers and was baptized at 13 years old. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his wife and two boys.