DeAndre M. Hollingsworth

DeAndre M. Hollingsworth is active in ministry at Community Church of God-Newark where his spirit of servanthood and praise is shared in and around his church. Since he became a part of CCOG-Newark, he has become a leader of their music and youth ministries. He has also been a Sunday School teacher and a member of their finance committee.

In addition to serving his local church, DeAndre is heavily involved in the New Jersey State Ministerial Conference. He is a member of the New Jersey State Fellowship Choir and one of the original members of the New Jersey State Christian Education Ministry (NJSCEM). He also enjoys visiting and worshiping with other churches in and around the state of New Jersey.

DeAndre believes that his purpose in life is to uplift and inspire youth to reach their greatest potential. For numerous years he has worked in the non-profit sector, with a national youth-serving organization. During his tenure there, he has stressed the importance of youth having a plan for their lives and believing that their faith will help them reach their goals.

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT

Ciara Stewart

Ciara Stewart is a faithful member of Community Church of God in Newark New Jersey. At CCOG Newark she is active in the Youth Ministry, Church Videography Ministry, a Choir Member, and a Vacation Bible School Teacher. In the state, she is a member of the NJ State Choir and is also an original and current member on the New Jersey State Christian Education Ministry Team (NJSCEM).

Ciara is a 2018 graduate from Moravian University where she majored in Sports Management and Minored in Africana Studies and Mathematics while also receiving a scholarship to play on the Women’s Basketball team and be a thrower on the Track and Field team. At Moravian, Ciara was the creator and President of a club which is also a national Organization called “Fellowship of Christian Athletes” (FCA), where all athletes can meet weekly and share their similarities, their love for the support and their faith and love for Christ. She was also a Huddle Leader and a Camp Leader at many different FCA camps all over the Tri-state area.

She is currently a special education teacher at an elementary school in her hometown (particularly working with students with behavioral disorders), a three-sport coach at her high school alma mater, and she is also pursuing a Master’s degree in School Counseling, ultimately working towards obtaining her LPC in Play Therapy and Counseling for Addictions.

“God is within her; she will not fail.” – Psalm 46:5