James D. Beardsley
Founding Pastor
James & Eleanora Beardsley
The Founding Pastor of Newark United Pentecostal Church is
Rev. James D. Beardsley. Bro. Beardsley trained under Rev. James Williamson
of Bonniview Apostolic Chapel in
Keyser, WV and is an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church
International. In 1978 he, Sis. Beardsley and their son Steven came to start a Home
Missions work in Newark, DE. The inaugural service was held the first Sunday in
December of 1978 in a
storefront on Main Street in Newark. After moving their services to the
George Wilson Community Center, the
church purchased the property at 73 Salem Church Road. Services were held in the
house on the property, which the congregation quickly outgrew. Soon, a metal
building was erected and later expanded, which now serves as the fellowship
hall. The present sanctuary building was completed in August of 1993. Presently,
Bro. Beardsley serves as the Senior Bible Quizzing Coordinator for the Northeast
Region and as a member of the Board of Trustees and Academic Affairs Committee
of Urshan Graduate School of Theology in St. Louis, MO.
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Steven J. Beardsley
Pastor
left to right: Caleb, Regina,
Cassandra, Steven, Candace, Vincent & Marcus Beardsley
The Pastor of Newark United
Pentecostal Church is Rev. Steven J. Beardsley. He moved to Newark at the
age of 6 when his parents began the church. In 1990 he finished his high
school studies as a home school student and entered the Honors Program at the
University of Delaware here in Newark. He graduated from UofD in 1994 as a
Dean's Scholar in Religious Studies with a Honors Bachelor of Arts in History
cum laude. Upon graduation, he entered The Divinity School at Harvard
University and in June of 1996 graduated with a Masters of Theological
Studies concentrating in the areas of New Testament and Early Church
History. Following graduation from Harvard, Steven assumed the position of
Assistant to the Pastor at Newark UPC and then in August he and Regina Carol Moss of
Bartlesville, OK were married in Tulsa, OK. In August of 1998, their first son, Vincent James, was born. In April of 2000,
Steven became an ordained minister with the United Pentecostal Church
International and was installed
as Associate Pastor. In September of 2000, he began
his Ph.D. program in Religion at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.
Caleb Stafford, their second son, was born in October 2000, and in September of
2001, Steven also assumed the position of Adjunct Assistant Professor of New
Testament and Early Church History at Urshan
Graduate School of Theology in St. Louis, MO. In September 2002,
Marcus Levi, their third son was born. In January 2004, Candace Nicole,
their first daughter was born. In 2004, Steven also completed his language
requirements and coursework for the Ph.D. in Religion. He is currently
preparing for his doctoral examinations and dissertation. In October 2005,
Cassandra Ruth, their second daughter was born. Regina, in addition to being a full-time mommy to Vincent,
Caleb, Marcus, Candace, and Cassandra serves Newark UPC as the Director of
Children & Youth Ministries. She also directs the music
program at Newark UPC.
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Stanley E. Seth
Pastor Stanley E. Seth began his walk with God in 1993 at 37 years of age. Prior to his conversion, his focus was on his business career. He is a graduate of Delaware State College (1980) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. He also attended the MBA Program at Columbia University in New York City (1983). His concentrations while there were Corporate Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Planning.
In the Fall of 1983, Pastor Seth married his college sweetheart, Millicent C. Bass. Millicent graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. The next year their daughter, Ashley, was born. Several years later, Nathanael (1998) and Michael (1999) would become welcome additions. To the Seth's, the well being of family is of paramount importance. So, they began their lives together focusing on family and career.
As most people know, the trials of life can be overwhelming. People put forth their best effort and still do not succeed. It was through one of these trials of life that God intervened for the Seth’s. It was awesome! God became a rescuer, a healer, a helper, a forgiver, and a promoter. The Seth’s discovered that the Lord Jesus Christ was making a difference in their lives. He still does, and it’s still Awesome!
One year after his conversion, Pastor Seth received his call to the ministry. His training has come at the able hands of Pastor James Beardsley. Pastor Beardsley has both taught and recommended theological and religious courses for Brother Seth's development. This training initiative would continue for the next 13 years. During that time Pastor Seth progressed through the United Pentecostal Church International’s three levels of licensing requirements. He became an ordained minister on May 29, 2002.
While pursuing his ministerial training, Brother Seth began teaching Bible Studies. With the help of Newark UPC, these Bible Studies began to grow. It is out of this effort that Wilmington Apostolic Pentecostal Church was born. Today this church is a thriving worship center where the lost can come to be saved. Like the Seth’s, the lives of many people are being transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ. You see,
With God, All Things are Possible!
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