Our Staff
Pastor Matt Jones
Lead Pastor
Pastor Matt serves as Lead Pastor at First Assembly of God. He is passionate about helping people know Christ, grow in their faith, and live on mission both locally and globally. He and his wife, Rebecca, have two boys, Noah and Hudson. Pastor Matt is also active in the Freehold community through local service and ministry partnerships, and he enjoys trips to the beach, cheering on the Yankees, and a good cup of coffee.
Pastor Paul Glassford
Youth Pastor
Pastor Paul serves as Youth Pastor at First Assembly of God. He has a passion for helping students grow in their faith and discover the gifts God has placed in their lives. He enjoys sports, Marvel movies, and swimming, and is a devoted fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Green Bay Packers, and Detroit Red Wings. Paul also enjoys keeping up with the stock market and learning new things.
Pastor Bonnie Polisano
Music Pastor
Pastor Bonnie has served as Worship Pastor at First Assembly of God since 2010 and has been part of the church family for over 25 years. She is passionate about leading people into God’s presence through Christ-centered, Scripture-based worship. Pastor Bonnie and her husband, Joe, who oversees the sound ministry, have two daughters, Lia and Natalie. She enjoys music of many styles—especially Keith Green and the sounds of the Jesus Movement—along with reading, crime dramas, and a good cup of coffee or tea.
Pastor Emily Cantrell
Children’s Pastor
Pastor Emily serves as Children’s Pastor at First Assembly of God and has a heart to see the next generation grow in their walk with Jesus. She is passionate about helping kids discover their unique place in the church and use their God-given gifts to glorify Him. Pastor Emily enjoys coffee, reading, music, crocheting, and is a big fan of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and the Olympics. She also loves being outdoors—whether walking trails or chasing a sunrise, sunset, or moonrise.
Heather Orlando
Church Administrator
Heather Orlando serves as Church Administrator at First Assembly of God. She loves supporting others and sees her role as a unique way to serve the church family. Heather is also involved in women’s ministry and has a heart for encouraging others in their walk with Christ. She and her husband, Phil, have three children—PJ, Maddie, and Vivi—and she enjoys summers at the beach, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Visit Us
272 Jackson Mills Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
Service Times
Sunday - 8:30 & 10:30AM
Sundays Online - 10:30AM
Contact Us
(732) 431-5818 office@freeholdag.com