Meet, "Thee Pastor V..!”

Pastor Viola, is an overcomer and passionate about Jesus! He has experienced God's touch in a divine transformation and turnaround in his own life. He shares his testimony of God's grace and mercy to help others grow in their faith and love for Christ. He teaches God's Word so they can be truly transformed and empowered to live a life more exceedingly and abundantly  by the blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is a husband, and a family man. But, once a "MIs-fit of the world himself, he knows all too well the bondage of addiction and its stigma. Praise be to God he has been in recovery and delivered from this oppression.

He also knows personally the devastating pain and suffering that comes from the death of a family member due to an overdose. Whether it be the addicted, afflicted, once incarcerated or the hurting, you will find Pastor V. in a continuous vigil of motion of Christ-based love. He has a diverse array of experiences and interests including the mentoring of addicts, visiting the shut-ins, prison ministry, performing marriages, counseling couples, and a bereavement coordinator and so much more.  His calling is clear and diverse, to be an encourager both spiritually or in a layman's position to help others. He has many talents, but he is and especially gifted orator and thespian. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, fishing or just enjoying the outdoors with his family.

"Mama Pastor"

Heather Viola raised as a native resident of Lorain Ohio, although she has been happily residing in Pittsburgh for nearly four decades. Heather is committed both to the church and her marriage. Her love of family is obvious to all with her four children, a son, and three daughters. As a child of God, she was raised in an organized religion but after moving to Pittsburgh was touched and converted to a new baptism and a transformation took place by the Hand of God, through the direct move of the Holy Spirit and she has never looked back, but keeps her eyes on the cross. As a Pastors’ wife, “Mama Pastor” an Elder in the church, she continues to lead with love and with a firm nudging, organizes the nursery workers as well as handles the dictation of meeting minutes and conference calls as the church secretary. Joined with the anointing of the “Gift of Accommodation,” she encourages many with God given motivation and love. Known for her leadership whether it be in the Nursery, and or for church functions, outreaches whether within and or outside of the church. These assignments she recognizes as the leading of the Holy Spirit and the work that lies ahead.