LEADERSHIP & STAFF
Pastor Rick Smith
Lead Pastor
Pastor Rick is an ordained bishop in the Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee. He has studied both at East Coast Bible College and the Pentecostal Theological Seminary, and has served as pastor and various other ministerial positions for more than 30 years. Pastor Rick resides in Windber, and has five adult children and Eight beautiful grandchildren.
Josh Thomas
Administrative Assistant
Pastor Josh is an ordained Bishop in the Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee. He has done biblical studies at Hesston College in Hesston Kansas. Josh has served as Youth pastor, Creative Pastor, Campus Pastor and other ministerial positions in several different denominational and cultural churches for more than a decade. Pastor Josh is married to his wife Ambra who serves besides him in ministry. Ambra is an anointed and dynamic worship leader and currently helps manage Compassion House. They reside in Richland with there pup Sage.
Matthew Perez
Deeper Students
Youth Director
Hello my name is Matthew Perez and I was born in West Palm Beach Florida. I have five
brothers and two sisters. I enjoy listening to music and being outdoors while camping and going
to the beach. My most favorite hobby is going to the gym. Another passion of mine is community
and relationships. I really enjoy spending time with people. Whether that's sitting around a table
with food, going to a sports game, doing an activity or running around with students I really enjoy
being with people.
I am really excited to be a part of the Life Church Family, most excited to be able to hang out
with the students and be apart of their story. I am really passionate about middle
and high school students and being a part of their discipleship journey to see them discipled and
trained and then see them disciple their friends to make an impact in their schools for the Kingdom
Allison Wilson
Connections Coordinator
​Allison was born and raised in South Fork, PA. Her and her husband Mitch have two kids, Lia & Aaron.
Allison has been attending Life Church since 2016 and quickly found a second family. In her spare time she likes to play volleyball, bowl, try new coffee shops, thrift and spend time with friends & family. She also serves on the Worship Team and Stage Crew.
Her favorite thing about Life Church is the community and working alongside some of her favorite people.
Jonathan Smith
Director of Worship & Young Adult Director
Jonathan graduated from Lee University with a B.M. in Music and Worship. He is currently a staff songwriter for Daywind Music Publishing in Nashville, TN, where he has had the opportunity to write with some of the most prolific writers in the Christian music industry. Jonathan has been leading worship in many different facets for years and has served as a worship leader at North Cleveland Church of God. He was raised in a musical family, and started singing in church as a child, crafting songs at age 5, and playing classical piano at age 7. Jonathan resides in Johnstown.
Crystal Rowles
LifeKidz Director &
Church Secretary
Crystal has served as the secretary for Life Church and the Life Kidz Director for over 10 years. She has a passion to see children grow in Chris at a young age! Crystal is married to Gary Rowles, director of New Day Student Ministries in Windber. Gary and Crystal both love getting to go out and find those good deals when shopping! They have two adult children, and two beautiful granddaughters. They reside in Windber.
Sarah & Kevin Masciantonio
Campus Pastors
New Hope Campus
Sarah and Kevin have been members at Life Church for over 3 years. Sarah & Kevin have passion for people and reaching them right where they are! They have a hunger and desire to reach the Moxham community in Johnstown! Sarah and Kevin have served and led in different ministries from woman's, men's outreach and single mom's ministries. They have 7 kids from ages 2-16. They share a love for all things pizza. Sarah & Kevin reside in Johnstown.