Leadership Team

PASTOR GREGG JOHNSON

LEAD PASTOR

Gregg Johnson is Lead Pastor of The Mission Church where he has served for over thirty years. Known for its emphasis on foreign missions, community outreach, leadership development and discipleship programs, The Mission Church is a vibrant, growing church making an impact for Jesus Christ both locally and internationally.

Cristian started leading worship in the youth ministry at the Mission Church at the age of 13 and feeling a call to pursue worship, he enrolled in a school that flourished in this area of ministry: Hillsong International Leadership College. Cristian graduated with a three-year degree program with an Advanced Diploma of Ministry from Hillsong International Leadership College, located in Australia. During his studies, Cristian served as an intern of Hillsong Church enabling him to be heavily involved not only with the worship ministry there, but with the church as a whole. Cristian accepted the position of Worship Director at the Mission Church mid-year 2013 and became a Licensed Pastor with the Assemblies of God in February of 2015. Cristian is happily married to Sandy-Catherine and they live in Patterson, NY.

Dylan grew up in the Mission Church and graduated from the Mission Church Youth Ministry in 2016. From there he attended and graduated from Northpoint Bible College with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and Pastoral Ministry. He had also obtained his ministry license with the Assemblies of God in the fall of 2020. During his time in College Dylan interned at the Mission Church, working heavily with the youth ministry in all the years leading up to his eventual promotion to Youth Pastor. Dylan has a heart for teenagers and a special love for the same Youth Ministry that he had received the call of God in.

Pastor Paul Di Toro is the Pastor of Prison Ministry. With a radical personal testimony of God’s life transforming power, Pastor Paul is effectively reaching men and women who are incarcerated in local prisons. He is ordained with the Assemblies of God, and currently works a full time job as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor, as well as a Certified Substance Abuse Recovery Coach. Pastor Paul is married to Deborah Lee, and they have one son, Ethan Thomas Di Toro.

Michele Massi has served as the Director of The Mission Church Academy & Preschool since its inception in 2005. Under her direction our school has become the premier standard of preschool education in the Hudson Valley. Michele received her professional training in Elementary Education, Psychology and Speech & Language Progression at Iona College, Mercy College and Cortland State University. She is highly respected by the parents who have entrusted their children to her care and deeply loved by the students she serves. Michele and her teaching staff set a standard of excellence in the preschool education community. She is married to Guy and has four children. They make their home in Carmel, New York.

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Audrey and her husband, Wayne, have been members since 1994 and have 3 adult children. She started volunteering in the church office over 12 years ago which eventually led her to a full-time position as an administrative assistant. She has served in many ministries over the past 23 years and will generally help out whenever and wherever there is a need.

Rob and Aimee have been members of the church since 2012 and have been blessed with 3 children. They both had been serving on the Production team for many years before taking on their roles of audio and visual directing.  Rob directs all aspects of audio relating to in-house and broadcasting live services.  He is passionate about collaborating with the band and speakers to deliver quality audio that glorifies God.  Aimee directs both the in-house visual aspects of services, as well as the online broadcasting.  She truly enjoys using her technical skills to ensure an effective and engaging worship experience.