Teresa and Peter Mankin

Reverend Teresa Mankin and Minister Peter Mankin All glory to the Lord Jesus Christ. I am a beloved child of God and my name is Reverend Teresa Mankin. I was called by the Lord in 2011 and born again in the same year. My husband was born again in 2012. My life verse is: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7, (NKJV) Praise God I am a graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelors in Religion; Theology and Biblical Studies. I studied with Born Again Ministry for preparation in prison ministry. My husband and I were ordained as Ministers in June of 2021. I completed my ordination education track at Oklahoma Wesleyan University. I was licensed as a Wesleyan Pastor in June 2022 and I serve with the Stroudsburg Wesleyan Church family as a volunteer Assistant Pastor. I was ordained as a reverend on June 20, 2024. I completed a Master Degree in Christian Pastoral Counseling at Liberty University in December, 2024. I was called to undershepherd over a Recovery Church here at SWC; Recovery Church Poconos and walk alongside many beloved volunteers to pray for those struggling with addictions and thank the Lord for bringing healing and restoration to many. I am in recovery 38 years from drugs and alcohol as well as my husband, 37 years; praise God. What a blessing God allowed the team to open in September, 2024! We thank our co-lead Pastors Dana and Lynda for their prayers, love and support. . My husband and I volunteer as under shepherd managers at the SWC Cold Weather Shelter, Wesleyan Inn. I volunteer with my husband in many areas all for the Lord and to love others. We are grateful for the 35 plus volunteers who give their time freely to minister to those in need. I am forever grateful to Jesus. I am in obedience and graciously accept what He has called my husband and I to do for His glory in ministry. We love spreading the word of the Lord to those incarcerated, in the community, and minister to those who are in need; homeless, celebrate recovery inside at prison and rehabs. It is only Jesus who can save the lost, in bondage; Jesus can and does break chains and change hearts. I am also involved in grief share and women’s ministry. My husband Peter and I have been married 36 years and have been blessed with 3 biological children, their 3 significant others and a sudo daughter and her fiance we consider our family. My mother went to be with Jesus on Oct. 21, 2024. My father is well at the age of 88 and my parents raised me in the Catholic religion and I am forever grateful for their prayers and steadfast faith in the almighty Lord. I have 2 siblings, who are married, 6 nieces and nephews and 3 great nieces and nephews; God is wonderful and I thank Him. 1 Peter 4:11: “Whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen”. Make no mistake Jesus Christ is our leader, we are His co-leads in obedience to Him for His glory. I pray many will be brought to salvation in Jesus Christ and speak of His Kingdom to come to. May everyone find their love and peace in Jesus.