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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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Nicholas J. Cohen
Assistant to the Pastor
Nick & Renée Cohen
Nick grew up in New Castle County, Delaware, attending Newark UPC with his family from the time that he was two years old. After graduating from A.I. duPont High School in 1997, he attended the University of Delaware, studying Philosophy, Classics and Computer Science. He graduated in 2001 with an Honors Bachelor of Arts with Distinction in Philosophy magna cum laude. He then moved to Massachusetts to study theology at Harvard Divinity School. After earning the Master of Theological Studies degree from HDS in 2003, he entered the Ph.D. program in Theology at Boston College. Later that year, he became engaged to Renée Moody and the two were married in July 2004. Renée graduated from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science summa cum laude. Since May 2006 she has worked full-time in marketing for a software company. Beginning in September 2005, Nick and Renée assisted her parents (Stephen and Lisa Moody) who pastor Apostolic Lighthouse church in Tyngsboro, MA. Nick's service to the church throughout the years has included media ministries, teaching Bible studies and youth classes, and preaching. Renée's service to the church has included leading worship services, playing keyboard and singing, and teaching children's and youth classes. They have both been extensively involved in the Bible Quizzing ministry, as well. While pursuing graduate studies, Nick worked at the Harvard Divinity School Bookstore from 2001 through 2005. In June 2005, he joined the IT division of Simon-Kucher & Partners with responsibility for IT support in the Cambridge, MA office. As SKP grew, Nick became responsible for IT support for offices in Mountain View, CA, Toronto, ON and New York, NY. Nick worked full-time as the Deputy IT-Manager (US) for SKP from June 2008 through September 2009. Nick has also been a member of the adjunct faculty at Urshan Graduate School of Theology since August 2007. In August 2008, Nick received his Local License with the United Pentecostal Church International. Nick and Renée live in Bear with their Rhodesian Ridgeback dog April.
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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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Lane P. Holland
left to right: Becky, Dalton, Dylan & Lane Holland
The Pastor of Apostolic Lighthouse Church of
Pilesgrove, NJ (a daughter work of
Newark UPC) is Rev. Lane P. Holland. He is the proud son of Glenn and
Grace Holland. He was born and raised in Pilesgrove Township, NJ. In
1988 he finished his high school studies and began to prepare himself for the
work of God that he felt knocking at his door. In 1991 he married his long
loved sweet heart, Rebecca J. Cooper, the proud daughter of Billy and Debbie
Cooper. For the next 10 years they would help their pastor and church in
many different fields. They would team teach Sunday school classes, teach
home bible studies, cook, clean, paint, and do maintenance around church
buildings. They would sing, and play instruments for worship service, lead
the youth group as youth directors and lead Sunday school as Sunday school
superintendent. In 1997, a door of opportunity opened and they went
through that door and moved to Florida to help a newer church. It was then
they began to see God's plan for their life in the ministry. After moving
back to New Jersey where their family was, they began to seek God's will more
then ever before. In December of 1999, their first son, Dylan L. Holland
was born. In 2003, Lane and Becky submitted to and started to receive
training and counseling under the leadership of Pastor James Beardsley.
Also, a daughter work was started in Pilesgrove, NJ with Lane as Assistant
Pastor to Pastor James Beardsley. While assisting in the daughter work and
attending the mother church in Newark, DE, the Lord began to open doors and gave
Lane and Becky many opportunities to minister in the community. In
December of 2004, their second son was born, Dalton P. Holland. In 2004,
Lane received his Local License with the United Pentecostal Church
International. It was also then that they began to receive training under
the professors of Urshan Graduate School of Theology certificate program in the
NJ/DE district. Lane finished his first level and received his 10-course
certificate and continues his education toward his second level program.
In 2006, Lane has applied for General License with the UPCI. In 2007, he was
elected pastor of Apostolic Lighthouse. In 2009 Pastor Lane Holland has moved ALC into Home Mission status and still stays connected to the Mother Church. Lane, Becky, along with their children continues to serve the Lord and takes every opportunity that the Lord gives to minister in the community.
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