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Rev. Tony and Elisha Cruz - Lead Pastors
Growing up in the Bronx in New York City, Tony was often surrounded by drugs and violence. After losing his father at the age of seven, he was raised by his single mother. As a teenager, he got involved with street activity. One day he was invited to an outreach where he heard about the gospel and the love of God. It was that night that he realized his life needed something different that the streets were not giving him. Tony put his trust in the Lord that night and gave his life to Jesus Christ. Tony later received the call to ministry and began to preach at the age of sixteen.
After graduating from bible college, Tony and Elisha served as associate pastors heading out the student ministries department for four years just outside Philadelphia. In 2004, Tony and Elisha started their evangelistic ministry traveling across the nation as the featured speaker at conferences, camps & conventions for the next seven years before being called to starting this work in Lewisburg, PA.
For over 20 years, Tony has been preaching about the life-changing message of hope, healing, forgiveness and purpose found in Jesus Christ alone. He speaks with a deep passion and conviction. Pastor Tony and Elisha are lead pastors of our thriving church and have two boys and a little girl. They started Freedom Life Church in 2011 with a handful of families and have watched many lives changed for God's glory.
After graduating from bible college, Tony and Elisha served as associate pastors heading out the student ministries department for four years just outside Philadelphia. In 2004, Tony and Elisha started their evangelistic ministry traveling across the nation as the featured speaker at conferences, camps & conventions for the next seven years before being called to starting this work in Lewisburg, PA.
For over 20 years, Tony has been preaching about the life-changing message of hope, healing, forgiveness and purpose found in Jesus Christ alone. He speaks with a deep passion and conviction. Pastor Tony and Elisha are lead pastors of our thriving church and have two boys and a little girl. They started Freedom Life Church in 2011 with a handful of families and have watched many lives changed for God's glory.
Cory Lehman - Next Generations Pastor
From fatherless to a father of many! Pastor Cory grew up without a father in his life in-which caused a lot of doubt and trust issues growing up. Knowing what it was like to grow up without a father figure, he naturally developed a strong desire and heart and for this future generation. He started off being a role model and mentor to many as a high school athlete. He has a special skill in developing trust, relationships, and mentoring young people in such a way that some of these young people, now young adults, still reach out to him today.
While residing here in Pennsylvania, Cory was pursuing a career in the film industry which led him to Arizona. This is where he met his wife Nisa and they both shared the same passion for kids. Becoming highly involved in youth ministry, they had a special heart for the lost and broken. They would lead homeless outreaches with their students, and later started a Juvenile Prison Ministry where they would take a team of adults to juvenile prisons and detention centers and speak/encourage kids who were incarcerated. Cory would also lead services for the youth at his church and was asked as a guest speaker at a number of youth camps/conventions, teen centers as well as leading break out sessions.
Now back in his hometown, he is looking to be a staple in the community and make a special impact in the hearts of the future generation in his own back yard.
While residing here in Pennsylvania, Cory was pursuing a career in the film industry which led him to Arizona. This is where he met his wife Nisa and they both shared the same passion for kids. Becoming highly involved in youth ministry, they had a special heart for the lost and broken. They would lead homeless outreaches with their students, and later started a Juvenile Prison Ministry where they would take a team of adults to juvenile prisons and detention centers and speak/encourage kids who were incarcerated. Cory would also lead services for the youth at his church and was asked as a guest speaker at a number of youth camps/conventions, teen centers as well as leading break out sessions.
Now back in his hometown, he is looking to be a staple in the community and make a special impact in the hearts of the future generation in his own back yard.
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