Leadership
Learn About Our Leadership Team

Our leadership team comprises of genuine individuals with tangible victories and compelling stories to share. They embody approachability, maturity, and kindness, reflecting the love of God in their characters. Their rich histories uniquely equip them to support your spiritual journey and walk with the Lord, demonstrating a genuine willingness to assist in your growth. Many other nameless and faceless leaders work hard daily at AGC to make your experience with God more wonderful. Thank You!

Duane & Sharon Swanson

Lead Pastor

Pastor Duane has been in ministry for 37 years and has served in various areas from children's ministries, youth ministries, and associate responsibilities as well as serving as the Children's Ministries Director for the Illinois and North Texas District Assemblies of God. His present duties at AGC are to help in the areas of Discipleship, Pastoral Care, Outreach, Children's Ministry, and Life Groups.
Pastor Duane had the privilege of being raised in a Godly home and came to know Christ at the age of 4 on the way home from church. He has been married to his wife Sharon for 36 years. They have three children and four grandsons. They enjoy being around family whether that be their immediate family or church family.
"Good things happen when the family gets together."

Jerry Gould

Executive Pastor

Pastor Gould has been in ministry for over 30 years and has served in multiple roles within the church. He is a retiree from the United States Air Force.  During his military career, he traveled to over 20 countries and has been active in ministry since 1989.  In 2007, he graduated from Regent University with a Doctor of Ministry Degree specializing in Renewal Leadership. He has been a church consultant, Life Coach, and has worked with church development as well as the Dean of Students at Bethel College. He has previously served as the Regional Director for Operation Breaking Through in Newport News where he worked with over 30 churches mobilizing them for outreach.    He has served on the Board of Directors for Hampton Roads Free Christian Medicine Clinic, Mid-Atlantic Teen Challenge, and a charter member of the Evangelical Christian Alliance.