Leadership
Angel Silva
Bio
In 2004 the Silva family left Central Vermont with the vision of starting a faith community that centered on the life and love of Christ. Since then, he has been pouring himself into Missio Dei.
Angel is married to his high school sweet heart Amy and together they have 4 biological children and are in the process of adopting 2 children from Ethiopia. Needless to say, the Silva's have a passion for family.
Angel is also co-founder of Lynchpin Design, a full service web development agency based out of Portland. Angel also has a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary and has been in the pastoral ministry since graduating in 2000.
Role
Angel serves Missio Dei as the Lead Pastor. His primary areas of responsibility are vision/direction, teaching, and shepherding.
Joey Fassett
Bio
In 2004 the Fassett's left everything they knew as "normal and safe" to venture to Portland with the Silvas to start Missio Dei. It has been a very difficult and rewarding time. God has been good as they have some great new friends, neighbors and a community they love.
Joey married his wife Lisa in 1992 and they have three children Joseph, Brenna and Ryan. The Fassett's are passionate about family and the people God sends into their daily lives.
Joey works during the day as a Tax Accountant at Maine's own icon, LL Bean. He has an associates degree in accounting from Champlain College and is working toward his Bachelor Degree at USM. He was installed as elder/pastor of MDC with Angel in February of 2008.
Role
Joey oversees the business requirements and operations of the church and assists Angel with the organizational planning, direction and spiritual needs. Joey also uses his home, family and availability for shepherding
Bob Frederick
Bio
Bob Frederich has been a pastor for more years than most men have been alive. He has served several churches as Senior Pastor and continues to serve pastors and churches in the Greater Portland area in numerous ways. He has recently been widowed, as his wife Noni of over 60 years passed on to glory this past year. Bob also serves Vision New England as a pastoral mentor.
Roles
Bob serves Missio Dei in a teaching capacity on a regular basis, as well as providing counsel to Angel and Joey in general church oversight on a monthly basis.
Rob Woodman
Bio
Rob has lived in Maine for 3.5 years. He grew up in Australia but was dragged across the ocean by his hip American born wife Jessi to start a life here in the US in 2005.
Rob works as a Civil Engineer during the week and also owns a kids party entertainment business - Party Palooga! Rob and Jessi turned a over a new page in the book of life when they welcomed their first kid - Elle (who is wicked cute) into the world about a year ago.
Role
At Missio Dei, Rob is a deacon and provides leadership to the kids ministry. Rob also provides assistance to the elders with strategic planning - keeping focused on the mission/vision God has placed on Missio Dei.
Wade Bryant
Bio
Wade was born here in Portland and has lived in the surrounding area most of his life. Wade met Angel and his family in the fall of 2004 and began to be apart of Missio Dei not long after. Several months later, Melissa began attending MDC, the two met and where married in June of 2007.
Role
Wade is a deacon and is currently serving at MDC with the music team on Sunday mornings. He also co-leads a life group focused on worship as a lifestyle.