Our Leadership Team
Our Lead Pastor
Rev. Jerry Breedlove has served with the Christian and Missionary Alliance for nearly a decade. Previously he spent over 8 1/2 years on active duty with the U.S. Army as Satellite Communications Technician. He has been married for over 16 years to his beautiful bride Sara. Jerry and Sara have three wonderful kids who are actively involved in the ministry of Clarion C&MA as well. Pastor Jerry received his theological training initially through the Ministerial Study Program offered by the National Office of the C&MA for non-traditional students. After completing this program he felt a call of God on his life to further his education in a traditional setting through Crown College. After finishing his B.S. in Christian Ministry at Crown Pastor Jerry began a graduate level program, and he is scheduled to graduate with his M.A. in Ministry Leadership in the Spring of 2013.
Jerry was called into the ministry in 1996 while proudly serving his country at Fort Huachuca, AZ. In September of 2002 Pastor Jerry was finally able to answer the call fully as he was installed as the Associate Pastor of Clarksville Alliance Church in Clarksville, TN. In April of 2003 the Clarksville church sent Pastor Jerry, his family, and a handful of other believers out to plant and pastor Crossroads Fellowship of the C&MA. During his nearly 8 years of ministry at Crossroads the church grew from the initial 11 people to over 250 meeting in three different locations. At the time of his departure from Crossroads Fellowship the church was still thriving, and they were in the process of planting an additional two satellite campuses. Pastor Jerry also previously served on the Board of Directors for Poplar Point Camp of the C&MA and the Southern District of the C&MA's Disciple Making Committee.
The call to serve as the Lead Pastor of Clarion C&MA was officially extended to Pastor Jerry on October 24, 2010. He immediately accepted in full confidence that the Lord had wonderful plans for this congregation as they strive to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ to the Clarion area. Pastor Jerry and his family invite you to come be a part of the Clarion C&MA family as we worship and grow in the Lord together.
Our Director of Missional Imagination
Erin Sabol grew up in a small town near beautiful Lake Erie. After high school, she attended Moody Bible Institute where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Intercultural Studies. In 2001, she earned a Master of Arts degree in International Studies from Alliance Theological Seminary. Later on in 2001, she moved to Buenos Aires Argentina to serve as an International Worker originally under a missionary apprenticeship program and then as a full fledged missionary with the C&MA.
In 2010, Alliance missionaries were pulled out of Argentina because the C&MA was making a more concerted effort in the 10/40 Window region of the world. As a result, Erin returned to the U.S. in November 2010. As of June 1, 2011 she is Director of Missional Imagination at Clarion CMA. Most of all, Erin is captivated by Jesus Christ and passionate about helping others live out His reality 24/7/365.
Our Youth Leader
Craig grew up in the small valley town of Brockway Pa. He has experienced many trials and the consequences of his bad decisions. Because of the difficulty he has been through he feels God has uniquely gifted him to minister to this current generation of young people. His background gives him the ability to empathize with students who are also in difficult situations.
Craig currently lives in Leeper, Pa with his lovely wife and three beautiful children. He has been a talented carpenter for over 10 years. Craig received the call of God to serve in ministry in 2001 and has been serving the youth in his local community in some capacity ever since then. In 2008 he started working towards an associate degree in Biblical Studies from Central Theological College and in 2011 he completed his degree. He is now working towards being licensed by the C&MA.
Craig is committed to the growth of the youth ministry at Clarion C&MA both in the amount of students who regularly attend, but more importantly, in the spiritual depth of each individual student. Through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit he believes we will see many future leaders of our community coming out of the ministry God has given him.
