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Elder Marsha Griffin, M.Ed
Elder Marsha has had a varied career path. She was co-owner with her husband of the second largest minority owned insurance agency in New Jersey for nearly 20 years. She was an elementary school teacher in Newark, NJ, a Bible teacher in a School of Ministry in Newark, and she served as District Pastor in her former church. She was a member of the Relationship Management Team in Major Gifts at the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, and Executive Assistant at The Seeing Eye, in Morristown, NJ where dogs are trained to guide people who are blind. Prior to KBI, she developed a School of Ministry for her former church denomination that prepared pastoral candidates from New York, New Jersey, and eastern Pennsylvania for licensing. Currently, Marsha is working as a Student Facilitator for the KEYS Program at Northampton Community College, Pocono Campus, as well as Director of Kingdom Bible Institute at Greater Shiloh Church in Easton, PA.
Elder Marsha met Senior Pastor Dr. Phil Davis when she was employed at Pillar College (formerly Somerset Christian College) as the founding Director of the Accelerated Adult Degree Completion program (LEAD), and instructor. Pastor Davis was a student in the Organizational Leadership program at the college. She visited Greater Shiloh Church during an Israel Houghton concert, and many times after that, representing Pillar College. In May 2012, she joined the church, and a few months later, her husband, Elder Jake, also joined.
Kingdom Bible Institute held its first classes in May 2015. The faculty is comprised of many GSC members who are qualified through education and experience. Most students are members of Shiloh, but some have come from other churches in the Lehigh Valley area. Since the pandemic, courses have been offered via Zoom, most weeknights, and a few courses have been taught live on YouTube and Facebook Live. Most of our students are seeking a deeper relationship with our Lord and KBI is privileged to equip them for service to our Lord.
Elder Marsha attended Kansas University in Lawrence, KS; the Professional School of Business in Union, NJ; Provision of Promise School of Ministry in Newark, NJ; and Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. She earned a Master of Higher Education Administration degree at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, as well as two graduate Certificates in Adult Learning and Distance Learning Management. Marsha is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, the world’s premier collegiate honor society, with membership by invitation only.
Elder Marsha has one son, Shane, who resides in Tempe, AZ with his wife, Diane. They have three grown children, Gregory, Zarya, and Asia. Since the death of her husband in October 2019, she has resided in Nazareth, PA with herforever friend, Lola, a Yorkie mix, who manages to delight her and annoy her at the same time.
Pastor Jose Ruiz
Pastor Ruiz is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and has spent years studying the Word of God at various institutions, graduating with honors from all of them: Northeastern Assemblies of God Bible Institute, Grace and Peace Bible Institute, and Inter American Theological University. In addition, he attended John Maxwell’s leadership course, Leader USA, and graduated in 2016. He completed two years studying secondary education at Northampton Community College and recently graduated with his bachelor’s degree in social science at Moravian University.
Pastor José’s career in ministry has included both shepherding and teaching. He was ordained through the Defenders of the Christian Faith Movement, Inc. (USA), and served as a Shepherd for the movement in Allentown for 12 years and in Brooklyn for 3 years. He has served as both secretary and president of the Lehigh Valley Ministerial Corps from 2003 to 2010. He also served in the Prison Freedom Ministry for 6 years. And he served on the radio program Oasis de Restaruación for 3 years. His teaching career has majored in doctrine, hermeneutics, pedagogy, leadership, and geography, and he has served as a teacher at the Defenders Institute, at Bethania’s of Allentown, and at Christ Missionary Church. Pastor José has traveled extensively in Kenya, Spain, Honduras, Mexico, five East Coast USA states, California, Ohio, and Puerto Rico as a lecturer.
At Northampton Community College, Pastor Ruiz was part of the Lobby Day at Harrisburg, PA 2018, where he was able to speak on behalf of the College before congress and senate members. He received the State and National Member award at the Phi Theta Kappa of 2018 conventions. He also was part of the Hispanic Caucus where he shared responsibilities organizing events and trips for the caucus. In 2017-2018 he took part in the NCC Leadership Course, where he sharpened his leadership skills by being exposed to and challenged by other corporate and political leaders of the Lehigh Valley. He served in the Student Senate Moravian University representing the student body.
Pastor José’s ministry includes marriage counseling, incarcerated men, hospital visitation, bereavement, ministry preparation for youth, event preparation, running meetings, diplomacy representation for organizations, advocating for students, and serving the people.
He is married with 6 children and 15 grandchildren. He is currently serving as Associate Pastor at C.A.R.E. Church in Easton, PA. He refers to himself as a humble servant of the Lord Jesus Christ who has called him to serve.
Elder Sharon Levy, Ed. D.
Dr. Sharon Gavin Levy is an ordained elder, educator and author committed to transforming lives in the classroom, church and community. A Professor Emerita of English, Dr. Levy graduated from Bucknell University where completed a B.A degree in Political Science and an M.A. degree in English. She earned her doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from Lehigh University and has done post-doctoral work in writing and literary theory at the University of Pennsylvania and African-American Studies at Temple University.
Dr. Levy has served as a lecturer and guest speaker at colleges and universities, non-profit organizations and women’s conferences. She is involved in professional and community organizations, where she advocates for education, equity and opportunity for all. Dr. Levy is also the recipient of the Northampton Alumni Association Outstanding Educator’s Award. In addition to her experience in higher education, she has extensive teaching and training experience in the church and secular worlds.
Dr. Levy is a licensed minister at Greater Shiloh Church where she and her husband,
U. Harold Levy, are Elders and certified Biblical counselors. She teaches Adult Sunday School, leads a Connect Group and serves on the Women’s Council. Dr. Levy has taught other courses in KBI, including Bible Doctrines I and II.
Dr. Levy has been a guest speaker at the National Biblical Counseling Conference, Christian Stronghold Baptist Church, Grace Deliverance Baptist Church, the Greater Shiloh Women of Excellence Conference, as well as other conferences and churches.
The author of the inspirational book Lessons 4 A Teacher: Hope and Encouragement 4 You, Dr. Levy appreciates every teaching opportunity and believes learning transforms lives.
Dr. Sheryl Sewell
Born August 26th as an identical twin, Sheryl was destined for greatness! As a young child caring for her dolls, her parents knew that she would one day teach many. She graduated from Eastern College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and a concentration in Spanish. Her love for language and teaching allowed her to reach many.
She began her professional teaching career in 1986 at the Bibleway Learning Center in Brooklyn, NY. She then ventured to Elizabeth Public Schools as a Bilingual Teacher. She was destined for greater things as she stepped into Newark Public Schools in 1989. There she set her mark on many as she taught first grade for many years and then began to teach 6th grade. After mentoring so many new teachers, Sheryl accepted the challenge of working for the Office of Language Arts Literacy as a Literacy Coordinator where she worked with all grade levels. With this new role, she was able to reach many, many more educators. In this role, she was privileged to write curriculum, provide staff development for teachers and administrators in the City of Newark for 16 years, mentor teachers and conduct literacy meetings to help improve their craft.
As a lifelong learner, Sheryl took numerous courses in leadership. In 2007, She completed her Masters degree in Educational Leadership. She served in many teaching roles in her former churches Greater Bibleway Temple, Brooklyn, NY and was the Christian Education Coordinator for Yes’ Lord Ministries, East Orange, NJ.
In 2016, Sheryl became the Literacy Coach for Eagle Academy for Young Men in Newark, NJ. There she served in a multitude of roles. Her passion for education and God’s Word led her to pursue her Doctorates in Religious Studies which she completed in 2017.
As a minister in Greater Shiloh Church she serves on the ministerial leadership team, Praise & Worship team, GSC Mass Choir, works with 228 Youth, College Care Project Ministry and serves as a teacher for Bible Study and Connect Group. God uses her mightily to explain the truths of His Word. She is a passionate and creative teacher who loves people and believes in the power of God’s Word.
Dr. Robert Tucker
Robert Tucker graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington, with a doctorate in Education. Born in Bloomington, Indiana, his first job after serving in the United States Army was to teach courses in counselor education at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. A year later he was invited to be full time faculty at New York University, Washington Square campus, in New York City. There, Professor Tucker taught courses in counselor education and trained graduate students in counseling and psychotherapy. He then taught courses in Psychology and statistics at Rutgers University where he also earned an MBA in Business Management. His last major academic position was at Touro College, an orthodox Jewish institution in Manhattan New York, where he was appointed faculty and then promoted to Associate Dean of Students for one of its main campuses. Although most of Dean Tucker's professional experiences have been in higher education at the graduate level, he has also taught public school in Orange, NJ as well as teaching two years in a public school on the Island of Guam, in the Marianas Islands of the Pacific Ocean.
For thirty-two years he was a member of the Faith Fellowship Ministries World Outreach Center (FFMWOC) in Sayerville, NJ where ne also served as a deacon. While in that position, he taught many courses in Christian education, including the fundamentals of Christianity for new believers as well as books of the bible such as I and II Thessalonians, etc. He also taught courses in the churches Bible College, the Advanced Christian Training School (ACTS). Drawing on his business knowledge, he instructed visiting pastors and ministers on the fundamentals of establishing churches using business principles. Students were mainly from Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Dr. Tucker had the privilege of meeting personally with the late Pastor Fred Davis several years c1go put did not attend Shiloh on a consistent basis until about the time of the pandemic. Since then he has been a regular attendee and consistent tither with his wife Mabelteen "Tula" Tucker.
Robert Tucker is a graduate of Indiana University where he earned a BME in Music Education; Master of Science in Education; and an Ed.D in Education. He also earned a MBA in Business Management at Rutgers University.
Pastor Linda Rice
Pastor Linda M. Rice is an ordained pastor with a long and varied list of credentials. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biblical studies and master’s degree in theology from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ. She has served as:
· An ordained Steven Minister (Grief Mentor).
· A certified counselor through Bible Institute Christian Stronghold Church
· Church Leadership Trainer, Westminster Theological Seminary, Glenside, PA
· Adult Sunday School Teacher, Greater Shiloh Church, Easton, PA
· Bible Study Teacher, Northampton County Jail
· Safe Harbor Group Facilitator
· Online Sheepfold Facilitator, North Carolina
· Ministerial Leadership Trainer, North Carolina
· Member of Pastoral Accountability Alliance, North Carolina
· Teacher, Fresh Fire Ministries School of Excellence in the Prophetic, Newark, DE
· Co-author
Pastor Rice’s professional achievements include Board Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Youth Detention Center Chaplain in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Certified Emerging Leadership Trainer, Technical College, Wisconsin.
Her Certificates of Achievement include Nutritional Healthcare Food Service Director and Fireside Bistro Director (Eau Claire City-County Health Department in recognition of two consecutive inspections with no health violations.)
She implemented a Leadership Development Program “Trained to Win” in Delaware.
Pastor Rice says: “Serving my family and the Lord’s people with the Word has brought me tremendous joy. I am retired, widowed, my sons have their own families, and I am devoted to serving the Lord. I am proud to say that my sons are saved and have a deep love for the Lord. I am grateful to have eight grandchildren, one great-grandson, and a multitude of cherished spiritual sons and daughters, even if they are far away.”
“Teachers driven by ambition relentlessly pursue excellence, always aiming to give their best. They view themselves as vessels of inspiration, motivated and Spirit led to help others achieve their maximum potential. Their goal is to raise up minds for Christ; to use God’s Word to develop students to become teachers who will shape minds for Christ for the next generation of students destined to become teachers,” Pastor Linda Rice.
Pastor Jamont Flagg
S. Jamont Flagg, born and raised in Newark, New Jersey is a gifted musician, song writer, DJ, music producer, book author, Pastor, and anointed teacher & preacher.
It was in 1992 when he surrendered his life unto the Lord and in 1995 when he accepted the call to minister the Gospel and became an ordained licensed minister under the leadership of Overseer Paula Ford & the Greater Mt Sinai Church. He served as Minister of Music, and later became Youth Pastor. In 1996 S. Jamont Flagg transitioned his membership to Friendship Ministries, Inc., under the leadership of Bishop Gerald Edwards. There he continued to serve as minister of music, and minister of the Gospel. In 2003 S. Jamont Flagg went to Bishop Edwards to share with him that God had called him to “Pastor”. The man of God along with other clergy in the church agreed and in 2004, he was installed as Pastor. Pastor Flagg was the Senior Leader for Power, Praise & Worship Ministry in Linden, New Jersey & Fresh Start Ministry in Irvington, New Jersey, a total of 13 years in Pastoral Ministry. After the transition of his first wife, Lady Diana Flagg in December of 2018, Pastor Flagg decided to pursue a fresh start and relocated with his family to Bethlehem, Pa. In 2021, Pastor remarried to Lady Deneen Jones-Flagg. Pastor Flagg graduated as a Chaplain from Anointed by God Ministries in Brooklyn, New York Pastor is a Chaplain Instructor and founder of Fresh Start Community Chaplain School. Pastor Flagg is enrolled in Master’s International University of Divinity where he is pursuing his Master of Divinity in the 4-year L.E.A.P. program. Pastor Flagg’s assignment from God is to Teach, Preach, Impart, & Activate ministry gifts for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. (Eph. 4:11-12) Pastor Flagg has traveled the states proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ in places such as MA, NY, NJ, DE, MD, NC, SC, IL, and FL, etc. and yet continues to do so now spreading the Gospel of Christ into the earth.
Minister Tonya Lewis
I am Tonya Lewis, a Training and Development Specialist passionate about creating engaging educational experiences. But more important than my title in the professional world, I am a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and Jesus is truly the Lover of my Soul.
I hold a degree in Business Information Systems from the University of Arizona and am currently pursuing a Master’s in Adult and Continuing Education at Rutgers University. My professional expertise lies in developing and delivering dynamic training programs to diverse audiences, incorporating advanced knowledge of adult learning theories and culturally inclusive practices.
As a results-driven professional, I excel in creating training materials that foster cultural awareness, support compliance standards, and engage learners. My strengths include dynamic public speaking, relationship building, and project management. I am also proud to have completed Title IX training, further enhancing my ability to design and facilitate inclusive and equitable learning environments.
Through my work and ministry, I strive to empower and uplift others, leveraging my skills and faith to make a meaningful impact.
Minister Ed Campbell
Minister Ed Campbell's journey with Christ began at the tender age of seven, nurtured by the profound influence of his grandfather, the founding pastor of Jeremiah Baptist Church. Surrounded by a strong spiritual foundation, Ed grew both in stature and spirit, contributing to the church in numerous roles that reflected his diverse gifts and talents. Over the years, he served as a drummer, choir director, Sunday School Superintendent, Trustee, and Deacon. Despite his active involvement, Ed sensed a higher calling upon his life—a call he chose not to answer for many years.
Beyond his ministry journey, Ed has built a successful professional career as an engineer, product manager, and sales director, which has taken him across several states, including Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. With a degree in Electrical Engineering and a passion for sales leadership, he has honed his ability to communicate effectively, inspire growth, and present compelling ideas to diverse audiences. These skills later proved invaluable as he embraced his calling to teach and preach the Gospel.
In 2018, Ed met Pastor Dr. Phillip Davis and enrolled in Greater Shiloh Church’s Training for Ministry Curriculum. This decision marked the beginning of a transformative 3.5-year journey toward becoming a licensed minister of the Gospel. Through the program and by God's grace, Ed fully embraced the calling he had recognized so long ago. Today, he serves faithfully at Greater Shiloh Church as a teacher of Bible Study and Sunday School, while supporting various other church functions as appointed.
Ed's academic accomplishments include a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and an MBA from the Keller Graduate School of Management. He has also earned multiple certifications in adult learning and teaching management, further solidifying his passion for education and spiritual guidance.
On a personal note, Ed has been happily married to his beautiful wife, Lisa, for 25 wonderful years. The couple resides in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and they are proud parents to three adult sons: Edward II, Langston, and Elden. Their household also includes a spirited six-year-old black Labrador named Omega, whose mischievous adventures around the neighborhood have made him a local celebrity.
Minister Ed Campbell’s story is one of faith, perseverance, and service—a testament to the transformative power of answering God’s call.