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Full Gospel Worship Center Leadership

Full Gospel Worship Center is blessed to have a leadership team who are truly dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will. Following are brief bio's of our leadership team and their qualifications for ministry.

Pastor Gino Bryant

Lead Pastor

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Pastor Gino Bryant is a caring leader who guides and leads with Godly Wisdom.  Pastor Gino is devoted to preach and teach biblical principles that bring breakthroughs!  His goal is to see lives transformed into Christlikeness.  

He holds credentials with the Assemblies of God and holds Bachelors and Masters Degree's in Theology, Pastoral Studies, and Leadership Development.  He is a lifelong learner working to stay relevant to reach all ages and guide the church in this age and culture.

Pastor Gino has led many people in salvation.  He has effectively worked with deliverance ministries.  He has seen people filled with the Holy Spirit and receive healings.   

Practical life is important to Pastor Gino as well.  He trains and leads with marriage counseling, parenting keys, mentoring for youth and emerging leaders, minister training, and care for seniors.   

Pastor Gino has been happily married to Donna since May 1997.  Pastor Gino and Donna have 2 young adult children Toby and Taylor.  Pastor Gino also has 4 chihuahuas that bark a lot then will lick you to death!  HAHA!   


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Contact Pastor Gino for a speaking engagement, conference, wedding, or funeral:    

  Contact Pastor Gino


Pastor Gino Bryant is a caring leader who guides and leads with Godly Wisdom.  Pastor Gino is devoted to preach and teach biblical principles that bring breakthroughs!  His goal is to see lives transformed into Christlikeness.  

He holds credentials with the Assemblies of God and holds Bachelors and Masters Degree's in Theology, Pastoral Studies, and Leadership Development.  He is a lifelong learner working to stay relevant to reach all ages and guide the church in this age and culture.

Pastor Gino has led many people in salvation.  He has effectively worked with deliverance ministries.  He has seen people filled with the Holy Spirit and receive healings.   

Practical life is important to Pastor Gino as well.  He trains and leads with marriage counseling, parenting keys, mentoring for youth and emerging leaders, minister training, and care for seniors.   

Pastor Gino has been happily married to Donna since May 1997.  Pastor Gino and Donna have 2 young adult children Toby and Taylor.  Pastor Gino also has 4 chihuahuas that bark a lot then will lick you to death!  HAHA!   


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Donna Bryant

Praise and Worship Team Coordinator

Donna Bryant is a native of Virginia. She graduated from World Harvest Bible college with a focus on praise and worship. She also holds a master's degree in theology from Bethlehem Christian University. Donna has served in multiple churches as the worship pastor. She has also taught Sunday school, children's church, and assisted in ladies ministries. Donna is married to Pastor Gino and has two children.  Donna loves the Lord and wants to use her gifts to bring Him glory!

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Donna Bryant is a native of Virginia. She graduated from World Harvest Bible college with a focus on praise and worship. She also holds a master's degree in theology from Bethlehem Christian University. Donna has served in multiple churches as the worship pastor. She has also taught Sunday school, children's church, and assisted in ladies ministries. Donna is married to Pastor Gino and has two children.  Donna loves the Lord and wants to use her gifts to bring Him glory!

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Mark Shanks

Missions Pastor

Pastor Mark Shanks coordinates and guides the missions outreach of Full Gospel Worship Center.  Pastor Mark has a pastors heart for missionaries and also helps to designate and guide funding to qualifying missions works all over the world.  


Pastor Mark holds credentials with the Assemblies of God and has devoted himself to making disciples of all nations and seeing the Gospel message get to the ends of the earth!   

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Pastor Mark Shanks coordinates and guides the missions outreach of Full Gospel Worship Center.  Pastor Mark has a pastors heart for missionaries and also helps to designate and guide funding to qualifying missions works all over the world.  


Pastor Mark holds credentials with the Assemblies of God and has devoted himself to making disciples of all nations and seeing the Gospel message get to the ends of the earth!   

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Stephenie Shanks

Spirit Life Pastor

Pastor Stephenie Shanks is a Prophetic Teacher who speaks right from the heart of God to the congregation every time.  Pastor Stephenie has taught thousands of people God's truths that transform!  Pastor Stephenie holds Credentials with the Assemblies of God.   Her heart is to see the Body of Christ walking in the Authority God has delegated!  Pastor Stephenie is a Real Estate Agent and has helped many find thier forever home.  She believes God has placed her in the marketplace to influence and bless others through Godly Principles and Values.  Contact Pastor Stephenie Shanks today at 757-816-6319.  Or you can email her at StephenieShanks@gmail.com.  

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Pastor Stephenie Shanks is a Prophetic Teacher who speaks right from the heart of God to the congregation every time.  Pastor Stephenie has taught thousands of people God's truths that transform!  Pastor Stephenie holds Credentials with the Assemblies of God.   Her heart is to see the Body of Christ walking in the Authority God has delegated!  Pastor Stephenie is a Real Estate Agent and has helped many find thier forever home.  She believes God has placed her in the marketplace to influence and bless others through Godly Principles and Values.  Contact Pastor Stephenie Shanks today at 757-816-6319.  Or you can email her at StephenieShanks@gmail.com.  

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Albert and Elly Kates

Youth Pastor/Church Secretary

Thank you for checking out our website!  I'm Youth Pastor Albert, or "YP" Albert.  My wife ( Elly ) and I can't wait to meet you!   I have been working with students as an assistant Youth Pastor since my Senior Year  of High School.  I've also helped out in many capacities since then as a substitute Sunday School teacher, wrestling coach, and PE teacher.  I feel God has called me to impact as many students of all ages as possible and change their life through the power of His Word and Wisdom for our lives.  Elly my wife is a key component in the work we do with youth and children and she also assists FGWC in Secretarial duties.  She has loved Jesus since having an encounter with God at a VBS when she was a little girl!  She was invited to VBS by her bus driver who was also a pastor.  God used that small moment in her life to ignite a love for God that has continued to grow!    

We know God is going to do something similar in your life!   Join us this Sunday!  We have Sunday School every Sunday Morning at 9:30, and Youth Group every Sunday Night 5:30-7:30!  Ages 5 and up are welcome!  We can't wait to see you!  -YP Albert and Elly Kates 

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Thank you for checking out our website!  I'm Youth Pastor Albert, or "YP" Albert.  My wife ( Elly ) and I can't wait to meet you!   I have been working with students as an assistant Youth Pastor since my Senior Year  of High School.  I've also helped out in many capacities since then as a substitute Sunday School teacher, wrestling coach, and PE teacher.  I feel God has called me to impact as many students of all ages as possible and change their life through the power of His Word and Wisdom for our lives.  Elly my wife is a key component in the work we do with youth and children and she also assists FGWC in Secretarial duties.  She has loved Jesus since having an encounter with God at a VBS when she was a little girl!  She was invited to VBS by her bus driver who was also a pastor.  God used that small moment in her life to ignite a love for God that has continued to grow!    

We know God is going to do something similar in your life!   Join us this Sunday!  We have Sunday School every Sunday Morning at 9:30, and Youth Group every Sunday Night 5:30-7:30!  Ages 5 and up are welcome!  We can't wait to see you!  -YP Albert and Elly Kates 

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Deacon Charles and Debra Crawley

Church Board/Benevolence

Deacon Charles Crawley serves Full Gospel Worship Center as Board Member and Benevolence Coordinator.  Deacon Charles is a recently retired Shipbuilder.  His heart to mentor the younger generation has shown up in his vocation and his church!  Deacon Charles visits and prays for the sick, helps the less fortunate, and teaches God's word.  Deacon Charles' famous statement is (Give people their flowers while they are alive!)  Deacon Charles is married to Mrs. Debra Crawley who has and is impacting many lives in the Newport News School System and by leading Girl Scouts.  This couple is a great blessing to Newport News!  Now a days you may see Deacon Charles and Mrs. Debra being pulled around stores, playgrounds, or the church by one of their grand or great grand-children!   

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Deacon Charles Crawley serves Full Gospel Worship Center as Board Member and Benevolence Coordinator.  Deacon Charles is a recently retired Shipbuilder.  His heart to mentor the younger generation has shown up in his vocation and his church!  Deacon Charles visits and prays for the sick, helps the less fortunate, and teaches God's word.  Deacon Charles' famous statement is (Give people their flowers while they are alive!)  Deacon Charles is married to Mrs. Debra Crawley who has and is impacting many lives in the Newport News School System and by leading Girl Scouts.  This couple is a great blessing to Newport News!  Now a days you may see Deacon Charles and Mrs. Debra being pulled around stores, playgrounds, or the church by one of their grand or great grand-children!   

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Debra Pecor

Church Board/Housekeeping/Purchasing

Debra is a Vermont transplant to Virginia.  She has a heart for God's people, missions, youth, and young adults!  Debra works as a Paralegal for a law office doing Estate Planning and is also a wife, mother, and grandmother.  Debra's faith has been tried many times but God keeps showing up!  Debra handles purchasing and housekeeping duties at the church.  Debra brings great strength to the Church Board with resources and wisdom to guide God's work!  Any Sunday that you join us at FGWC you may just see her doing a dramatic Monologue that would bless your soul and inspire your faith! 

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Debra is a Vermont transplant to Virginia.  She has a heart for God's people, missions, youth, and young adults!  Debra works as a Paralegal for a law office doing Estate Planning and is also a wife, mother, and grandmother.  Debra's faith has been tried many times but God keeps showing up!  Debra handles purchasing and housekeeping duties at the church.  Debra brings great strength to the Church Board with resources and wisdom to guide God's work!  Any Sunday that you join us at FGWC you may just see her doing a dramatic Monologue that would bless your soul and inspire your faith! 

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Tammy Moore

Church Board/ Usher's/Greeters Coordinator

Tammy  has deep roots in the Pentecostal Faith.  She was raised around the Fire of God's presence. Her mother Pat and father Jimmy are/were both fervent servants of the Lord!   Tammy is  an intercessor and prayer warrior.  Tammy is Married to Mark Moore and handles a lot of the administrative duties for Moore Builders Inc.  Tammy is a FGWC Church Board member and key component in the ministry at FGWC.  Tammy helps her wonderful sister Rhonda Schultz coordinate the Usher's and Greeters ministry.   Tammy is a lifelong resident of the Tidewater/Peninsula area.  She has a son Justin, daughter in law Megan, and wonderful granddaughter named Hailey!  Who she loves with all her heart.  Tammy is lover of people and animals!  On any day you may catch her feeding a stray animal or taking food to the homeless!  She is a great blessing!   

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Tammy  has deep roots in the Pentecostal Faith.  She was raised around the Fire of God's presence. Her mother Pat and father Jimmy are/were both fervent servants of the Lord!   Tammy is  an intercessor and prayer warrior.  Tammy is Married to Mark Moore and handles a lot of the administrative duties for Moore Builders Inc.  Tammy is a FGWC Church Board member and key component in the ministry at FGWC.  Tammy helps her wonderful sister Rhonda Schultz coordinate the Usher's and Greeters ministry.   Tammy is a lifelong resident of the Tidewater/Peninsula area.  She has a son Justin, daughter in law Megan, and wonderful granddaughter named Hailey!  Who she loves with all her heart.  Tammy is lover of people and animals!  On any day you may catch her feeding a stray animal or taking food to the homeless!  She is a great blessing!   

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Allyson Pigford

Church Board / Ladies Ministries President

Allyson Pigford serves Full Gospel as Board member and Ladies Ministries President.  She comes from a family with a long line of love for the Assemblies of God.  With dear Grandparents who helped fund the starting of new Assemblies of God churches.  Her family has always sacrificed to serve others.  She is also a retired Mental Health Nurse and still looks out for all those she loves.  She brings a wealth of wisdom to the Church Board with her  Administrative expertise.  A wonderful statement she made a few months ago  sticks out and I believe will bless you now:  God doesn't miss a detail!  She is married to Jimmy Pigford and they have 3 wonderful grandchildren ( Vivian, Conner, and Carson ) that keep them busy!  

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Allyson Pigford serves Full Gospel as Board member and Ladies Ministries President.  She comes from a family with a long line of love for the Assemblies of God.  With dear Grandparents who helped fund the starting of new Assemblies of God churches.  Her family has always sacrificed to serve others.  She is also a retired Mental Health Nurse and still looks out for all those she loves.  She brings a wealth of wisdom to the Church Board with her  Administrative expertise.  A wonderful statement she made a few months ago  sticks out and I believe will bless you now:  God doesn't miss a detail!  She is married to Jimmy Pigford and they have 3 wonderful grandchildren ( Vivian, Conner, and Carson ) that keep them busy!  

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tonia Brock - Sunday School Superintendent

Tonia leads the Sunday School Department at FGWC. Tonia is also very active in the community.  She works for Newport News public schools.  Tonia has a heart for this generation of emerging leaders and young people.  Tonia is married to Rev. Brian Brock and has 2 adult children Brian Jr. and Brianna.  Join us on any Sunday morning at 9:30am and you will hear a word from Tonia that will bless you and challenge you to pursue higher ground for Jesus! 

Diane Orie - Minister

Diane is a life long resident of Newport News VA.  She received ministerial education from Potomac School of Ministry.  Diane serves Full Gospel Worship Center in many areas.  She is key in Pastoral care ministries. Diane also has served as Sunday School teacher, leading ladies ministries, and Seniors ministry.   Diane has two children.  The late Patricia Scott and Christina Drake.  She has one granddaughter and 3 God/grandchildren.   Diane is a lifelong learner and desires to serve and bring honor to the Lord! 

Genny fuller - Church Treasurer

Genny is a native of Virginia and grew up in and around the peninsula area. She and her husband, John of 60 years raised two beautiful daughters, Pamela and Donna. They are the proud grandparents of four young adult grandchildren, Joey, Alyssa, Toby, and Taylor. Genny’s love and devotion to the Lord was instilled in her by her Godly mother, a young widow with four children to raise. Though life brought many hardships and trials, she learned early that serving the Lord is a privilege and even in hard times, God is always with us and supplies all our needs. Genny is a retired Administrative Assistant/bookkeeper with many years of experience and now serves FGWC as the Church Treasurer.

Ann Affolter - Elder/Sunday School Teacher

Ann Affolter is a prayer warrior, Elder, and Sunday School Teacher at Full Gospel Worship Center.  She is key to what God is doing and loves the Holy Spirit!