Leadership
Meet The Father's Heart Leadership Team
David Campbell Jr., Lead Pastor
Pastor Dave grew up in the Vestal, NY. His desire is to simply connect people who do not know Christ into a real and life changing relationship with Him.
Pastor Dave graduated from Vestal High School. He also graduate from SUNY Cortland with a Bachelors of Science in Education and from Walden University with a Masters of Science in Education with a concentration in curriculum development, instruction, and assessment.
Pastor Dave knew he was called into ministry as a teenager, but the road of preparation has been an interesting one. After working as a Physical Education teacher in the Spencer - Van Etten School district, Pastor Dave took a part time position as an Outreach Pastor at City Church in Binghamton NY. He eventually began to serve full-time as both the Outreach Pastor of the Binghamton Campus and the Campus Pastor of the Norwich Campus.
God then directed him to Tracy Creek where he served as the Lead Pastor. Now God has opened to door to plant the church that God has always placed on Pastor Dave's heart. When Pastor Dave is not involved in ministry he enjoys spending time with family, writing, coaching, and working out. Contact Pastor Dave
David Campbell, Sr.,
Pastor of Spiritual Development
David Campbell Sr. has been teaching the Bible over 30 years in various church settings. He enjoys teaching topics on faith, discipleship, prayer, eschatology (the study of end time events), Bible books and men and women of the Bible. In 1994 he began filling pulpits for different churches and this has continued for over 25 years.
During his years of ministry he has served in many different capacities; some of those ministries have been Educational Director, adult Sunday School teacher, church deacon, and for a number of years he was involved with Bible drama productions where he had the wonderful opportunity to fill the roles of Abraham, David, Simeon, Peter, Paul and the most blessed role of all was Christ. In September of 1996 David received his ministerial credentials through the Assemblies of God.
In October of 2017 David became a published author with his book “My Journey Through The Valley of the Shadow of Death.” David graduated from Vestal High School in 1971. He completed his two-year degree from Broome Community College in Marketing and went on to have a 36-year career with IBM and Lockheed Martin. He and Susan married in 1979 and they have 3 sons and 9 grandchildren – thus far. Contact Pastor Dave Sr.
Curt Crawford,
Pastor
Pastor Curt was born in Binghamton and graduated from Vestal High School. He also graduated from Broome Community College and Binghamton University with a Master’s degree in Business Administration in 1983.
Pastor Curt has worked at Universal Instruments for many years, but has been called out of the industry 3 times since 1989. In 1989, he spent 1 year at Elyon Word Ministry in South Africa. In 1997, God called him to work for the Kings Church in Wellington, England, for nearly 3 years. Then in 2016, God called him to serve as the Administrative Pastor at Mercy Point Church in Watertown, New York. God has also called Pastor Curt to several short-term overseas missions as well.
Pastor Curt has been involved in many areas of ministry since his teenage years. He first started in music ministry and has been active in music since the mid-1970s. He has also been involved in preaching, leading life groups, and missions trips. He and his wife, Bernadette, also have a passion for animals. They both enjoy spending time with their animals when they have some quiet time at home. Contact Pastor Curt
Bob Vandermark,
Director of Deacons & Deaconess Ministry
Bob Vandermark is an Endicott native graduating from Union Endicott High School in 1967. After graduation he began his career with IBM and Lockheed Martin starting out as a machinist. Returning in 1971, after serving two years in the U.S. Army, he completed an apprenticeship with IBM as a tool and model maker and went on to obtain a two year degree from Broome Community College in Industrial Technology. In 2009 he retired as a program manager after a 42 year career with IBM and Lockheed Martin.
He and Lori were married in 1972 and together have been blessed with three children and nine grandchildren. Family is a very important aspect of their life and they enjoy spending time together. In his free time Bob enjoys doing family research.
Bob was saved as a young teenager but it was after his marriage to Lori that his faith began to really grow and deepen. Together they share a deep love for the Lord and spend time daily in God’s word and prayer. His desire is for others to come to accept Jesus’s offer of Salvation. Contact Bob
Dianne Robinson,
Pastor
Dianne was born in Ilion, NY, grew up in Herkimer and graduated from Herkimer High School. She grew up in a Christian home and was saved at an early age. She also graduated from the State University College at Geneseo. Dianne and Richard were married in 1970.
She worked as a speech pathologist at Maine Endwell School District. She was introduced to the Holy Spirit at the Apalachin Methodist Church. After the children were born Dianne continued to work as a speech pathologist at Tioga Central Schools. She also continued her education evenings, taking Bible courses for many years. After 30 years of teaching Dianne retired and completed her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Christian Ministry from Christian Leadership University.
During her working years she was instrumental in founding the Apalachin Methodist Pre-School, Abide in the Vine Child Care Center and the Apalachin Library. She has built 4 libraries over the years.
Her family has grown with the addition of 12 grandchildren. During her free time, Dianne makes quilts and is a family genealogist. Prayer and Worship is a large part of her life. She has been a member of MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries (a prophetic ministry) for 15 years. Contact Pastor Dianne
Jennifer Arbach,
Director of Women's Ministries, Host Team & Graphic Design
Jennifer serves as Host Team Coordinator and graphic designer for The Father’s Heart. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Jennifer made her way to Upstate NY by way of New Jersey as a teenager, and Forest Lake Pennsylvania where she raised her 4 children. Seven of those years were spent homeschooling them until after 21 years of marriage, her divorce led her to relocate to the Binghamton area.
Raised in a devout Catholic family, Jennifer knew from childhood that there was more to faith than what she had been taught. She accepted Christ at age 25 and has always been involved in church life, serving in many areas of ministry including worship, VBS, children’s Sunday School, Usher, Greeter, Hospitality, Women’s Ministries, and teaching, often leading in those areas.
In 2001, Jennifer and Rick, who met while attending First Assembly of God, Binghamton (now City Church) wed and live in Apalachin. Together, they have 6 children and 16 grandchildren scattered in 3 states. In her spare time, Jennifer loves to garden, bake, spend time with family and friends and play the ukelele. Contact Jennifer
Gregg Lissner,
Director of Men's Ministries
Gregg Lissner grew up on Long Island and is a 1980 graduate of SUNY Brockport. A
career in sales and sales management led him to Upstate in 1991 and to Broome County in
2007. He currently lives in Maine with his wife, Shari, and two of his six children.
Raised in the Catholic church, Gregg was always drawn to the Lord, continuing to attend
church through high school and college and while raising his children. Over the years, the
allure of church fell away, but never the longing to know more and fill the empty feeling that only
knowing Jesus can fill. It was not until age 50 that Gregg accepted that Jesus was both his
Lord and Savior, and gave his life to Christ.
Since joining The Father’s Heart in 2021, Gregg has served in many capacities, including
hospitality, as a deacon, and now leads our men’s ministry. He also serves on the Board of
Directors at Path of Life Camp in Port Crane. Gregg spent many years coaching and
running youth sports programs and now enjoys his free time with his 3 grand daughter. Contact Gregg
Tony Fisher,
Director of Facilities
Tony grew up in Binghamton, NY, and attended Binghamton High School. Instead of going to college, he entered the workforce, working in retail, mostly grocery stores, and doing odd jobs for people. Tony has certificates in Life and Forgiveness coaching, Public Speaking, and Facilitator.
Tony has been married to Connie for 19 years. They have three children between them and two grandchildren also. Tony enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and outdoor cooking. And of course, spending time with his family. They reside in Vestal, NY.
Presently, Tony works at SUNY Broome Community College and the Church. He also runs a Whiteboard Ministry from his closet whiteboard at the college, and it is posted online. Contact Tony
Dom,
Director of Outreach & Church Elder
Coming from a history of insecurity, abuse, drugs, alcohol, living on the road, living on the street, a broken marriage, losing a house, and having everything taken away twice, my strong-headedness (stubbornness), lies, and thieving has qualified me for the human condition of Sin, only redeemable (made right) through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
I may have several roles, including Husband to a wonderful wife, Elder at the Father’s Heart, Elder Bikers for Christ, Street Outreach coordinator, Head of the Food Pantry for those in need, Deacon, Worship and Jail ministry, but it ultimately comes down to one title: (A Child of God).
I am a man saved by the grace of God (not of my own doing), transformed by (being made new, (a new creation), and being reformed daily (sanctified) by the blood of Jesus Christ. Through His Word, prayer, and my relationship with Him, I have been given life—a man destined for death, now and forever. Thank You, Jesus! Contact Dom
Paul Toro,
Director of Homeless Outreach & Free in Christ
My name is Paul Toro, and I am known as the Church bus driver, but I also lead several
ministries through Free in Christ Services, which currently includes, but is not limited to,
homeless outreach and addiction recovery. The focus of Free in Christ Services is to
help those who struggle as a result of a lack of, or separation from, Jesus Christ. I am a
faithful servant to my Lord and Savior, a husband to my lovely wife Melinda, a father, a
grandfather, a brother, an uncle, a friend, and an ally to anyone with struggles. I have had
many diverse careers, like Certified Electrician, Certified Medical Assistant, and Certified
Nurse Aide. But today I've been blessed with a wonderful career as a Street Outreach
Coordinator for the Southern Tier AIDS Program, working primarily with those suffering
from addiction who are homeless or destitute. I am certified by the NYS Department
of Health as a Certified Narcan Instructor and trainer of trainers. However, I am most
honored to serve the Lord here at The Father’s Heart.
I come from Washington Heights, Manhattan, one of the roughest and toughest
neighborhoods in New York City. At the age of 14, I attended a youth group that was run
by a charismatic sect of the Catholic Church, and at 16, I became a missionary, where I
received a fully submerged baptism, encountered Jesus, and experienced the Holy
Spirit. Being so young and having no direction or discipline, I lost my faith and turned
my back on the Lord. This led me to sex, porn, drugs, alcohol, and misfortune. For about
35 years, I had no real relationships, no true sense of self, and no care for myself or
others. I turned to Alcohol the most, then my consequences caught up, and I found
myself either in jail or a hospital bed. I lost everything, even my ability to walk, and my
will to live. But the Lord never gave up on me.
I began to pray, fully surrendered, and accepted salvation when I realized he was
always there. Today, I draw strength from the Joy that comes from a close relationship
with Jesus. He helps me retain inner peace, which helps me spread happiness to
those around me. He helped me realize that we all have a journey, a path through life
which we pave into a road behind us. When I look back on this road, I not only see the
journey I took, but I also see those who travel that road behind me. And through the intimacy I
share with the Lord, he has compelled me to help those with the same struggles. So
today I serve, not only through The Father’s Heart, but in everything I do. Contact Paul
