Leadership

Get to know our Pastors!

Owen L. Alston

Pastor

Pastor Owen L. Alston is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Harmony Ministries USA, Inc., a multi-cultural, non-denominational ministry located in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Born in Warren County, North Carolina, and the son of a Baptist Deacon, Pastor Alston has been a long-time resident of New Jersey and a devoted servant of God.

Known for preaching and teaching the Word without compromise, he lives a life that reflects his faith and commitment to helping the lost and broken. Under his leadership, Harmony Ministries serves as a place of healing, hope, and spiritual growth. Pastor Alston was awarded an honorary Doctorate on November 12, 2016, from St. Thomas Christian University in Jacksonville, Florida.

He has been married to Rose Proctor Alston for 47 years. Together, they have 4 children, 12 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

Dennis Adams

Associate Pastor - Youth Ministry

Pastor Dennis  Adams is the Associate Pastor of Harmony Ministries. He is also the Principal of Manchester Township High School in Manchester, NJ.   He is married to Lisa Adams with four children Dejah, Dakota, Destiny and Darius and has two granchildren, Sol and Elio.
 
He is committed to helping young people find their purpose in Jesus, live a Godly life, and spread the love of Jesus in the community.  Pastor Adams has a passion for youth and their ability to change the world.  He is dedicated in joining young people across the nation to make a stand for Jesus.

Staff

Maria Clausen

Church Administrator 

Ministers, Deacons & Auxiliary Leaders

Deborah Peniston

Minister/
Music Department

Ronald Shaw

Deacon/
Men's Fellowship

Oliver Johnson

Deacon

Thankgod Okechukwu

Deacon

Clive & Jacky Cuavers

Deacon/
New Member Orientation

Michael Pharmes

Deacon

Orlando Harris

Finance Department

Ian Shaw

Media Department/
Safety & Security

Yvonne Shaw

Missions

Kathy Lee

Women's Fellowship

Lisa Adams

Nursery

Delilah Sims

Faith Resource Center

Cierra Sims

Greeters

Craig Malko

Prison Ministry

Michael Clausen

Prison Ministry

James Milton Jr.

Ushers


Board Members

Pastor Owen Alston
Associate Pastor Dennis Adams
Chamara Adams-Batista
Maria Clausen
Clive Cuavers
Orlando Harris
Minister Deborah Peniston