Leadership
Anthony Cubello - Founding Senior Pastor
Anthony Cubello, was ordained to ministry in 1995, and is a graduate of International College and Seminary with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology and a Doctor of Divinity Degree (h.c.). Pastor Cubello has been involved in Christian Ministry for over 30 years as a Pastor, Chaplain, Social Worker for hospitals, Long Term Care Facilities, Mental Health Facilities, and Drug Treatment Centers.
He has provided both individual and group counseling services to people of all faith backgrounds, is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor with the International Board of Christian Counselors.
Pastor Cubello is the author of the book, “Recovery God’s Way: Unlocking the Spiritual Side of Recovery from Addiction.” He has provided spiritual programs to Southwest Florida Addictions Services, The Vince Smith Center, and the Ruth Cooper DATE program. He has served as a board member for The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and Covenant Community Ministries Soup Kitchen.
Mark Wigginton - Lead Senior Pastor
Mark Wigginton was ordained for ministry in 2008 and is a graduate of Bethel Supernatural School of Ministry (BSSM), where he received the Kris and Kathy Vallotton Legacy Award. He also earned a Master of Theology from Kairos University. Mark began his ministry journey in 2000 when he joined the Church Planting Team at David Wilkerson's Times Square Church in NYC.
Driven by a desire to help men break free from addiction and dysfunctional lifestyles, he founded House of Hope in 2021, a 12-month residential men's discipleship program. In 2023, Mark expanded his mission by founding House of Hope India, rescuing young children abducted by human trafficking gangs and placing them in House of Hope orphanages. There, the children are restored to wholeness and supported by a loving church family.
Mark enjoys walking in the gifts of the Spirit and is passionate about teaching and equipping others to do the same.
Read Samples - Pastor
Pastor Read Samples, was ordained to ministry in 2021. Pastor Samples has served in Christian Ministry for over 14 years as a Deacon, Prison Ministry Worker, Teacher and Speaking Pastor.
He has a heart for the lost, especially the drug addicted, and those incarcerated in prisons and jails. He has a history of discipling believers to walk in the abundant life that Jesus hasmade possible for them.
He currently serves as the Prison Ministry and Small Group Pastor for Branch of Life Church, preaching and teaching the body, as well as a Pastor of the House of Hope Discipleship Program.
Lonnie "Bubba" Stewart Jr. - Pastor
Pastor Lonnie "Bubba" Stewart, was ordained to ministry in 2008. Pastor Lonnie has served in Christian Ministry for over 14 years as a Youth Pastor, Evangelist, Prison Ministry Worker, Teacher and Speaking Pastor.
He has a heart for the lost and broken, and has been used mightily by God to reach them through his gifts of music and preaching.
He currently serves as a praise and worship and speaking pastor for Branch of Life Church, as well as a pastoring the men of the House of Hope Discipleship Program.
Josh Rothwell - Pastor
Josh Rothwell was ordained for ministry in 2023 and serves as the Pastoral Director of House of Hope, a 12-month residential men's discipleship program. He is passionate about seeing men set free from addiction and dysfunctional lifestyles through the life-changing power of the gospel. Josh also pioneered the House of Hope Marketplace Ministry, where graduates and interns learn new skills and trades, eventually leading to business ownership. In this capacity, they share the love of Jesus with their customers and daily disciple younger residents of the program. Josh is a gifted communicator of the Word of God and excels in discipling men.
John Roloff - Teaching Pastor
John Roloff was ordained in 2023 as Teaching Pastor for the House of Hope. He
also serves as the Branch of Life (BOL) Prayer Team Leader. John and his wife,
Patricia, have been married 47 years, have two children and five grandchildren.
John’s primary ministry calling has been teaching God’s Word and discipling men.
In recent years, John has also sensed a calling to pray for America to be saved and for God’s truth, justice and righteousness to be restored to our nation.
John has served in a variety of lay ministry positions over 48 years, including: NavyProtestant Lay Leader, Church Leadership, Church Treasurer, Small Group
Teacher, Mentoring/Discipling Men and Children Rescue Mission work in the
Philippines. A retired Navy Commander, John holds MBA, BA and AA degrees in several fields and had post Navy careers as a Department Assistant Director at a major University Hospital and later as a Financial Advisor. John and Patty have served in 14 different Churches in seven states and the Philippines. These experiences have been instrumental in John and Patty’s love and appreciation for the Ekklesia.