MEET OUR LEADERSHIP
Rev. Bryan Attinson Sr., Apostle
Bryan is an excellent communicator who preaches and teaches biblical truths in a way that reaches a wide spectrum of society.
His greatest passion is to equip leaders, from every segment of life, to lead with a spirit of excellence and dedication. His warm spirit and gracious style have awarded him the opportunity to share the reconciliation message nationally and internationally. He has conducted leadership training conferences in several nations, including Russia, India, Kenya, Zambia, and Venezuela.
Bryan is passionate about expanding God's Kingdom through church planting and raising up strong leaders in every segment of society. He and his wife, Antoinette, are the proud parents of two adult children, Dionna and Bryan Jr.
Rev. Dr. Antoinette Attinson, Lead Pastor
Antoinette has ministered to God’s people for over 25 years with great passion and conviction. Earning multiple degrees, including a Doctorate of Ministry from Palmer Theological Seminary of Eastern University, she preaches the Word of God bringing clarity to biblical concepts for today’s living. Through her accurate prophetic word healing, wholeness, and freedom have been experienced by many people, nationally and internationally.
A published author, international speaker, and founder of Eagle’s Touch Ministries, Antoinette possesses a shepherd's heart with a deep desire to see God's people develop spiritually and impact the world. She is not only Lead Pastor of Christ Church in Howell, New Jersey but also trains and equips leaders of all levels to be a voice within the church and in the Kingdom. Her radio and television programs are broadcasted internationally on the worldwide web. She and her husband, Bryan Attinson, are the proud parents of two adult children, Dionna and Bryan Jr.
Rev. Byron McDaniel
Byron uses over 20 years of servant leadership experience to oversee the Leadership Development and Multimedia Ministry at Christ Church.
His passion for leadership has allowed him the opportunity to share his knowledge with potential leaders in both profit and non-profit organizations. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada with the purpose of making disciples. Byron is dedicated to developing tomorrow’s leaders today. He and his wife, Jacqueline, have been married for over 20 years and are the proud parents of one adult child, Brandon McDaniel.
Rev. Jacqueline McDaniel
Jacqueline gives oversight to the teaching arm of Christ Church and Christ Culture, our Young Adults Ministry.
She uses her exceptional communication gift to teach and encourage believers to serve the Lord with mind, body, and soul. Jacqueline is often called upon to speak at women’s conferences, retreats, and universities. She holds a BA in Literature from Rutgers University and an MA in English Literature from Seton Hall University. She and her husband, Byron, are the proud parents of one adult child, Brandon McDaniel.
Rev. John F. Madden
John is an Evangelist whose heart is to make clear the salvation message to a lost and dying world. He has preached on five continents and taught at leadership conferences in Russia and India. Along with his wife, Joanne, he has had the opportunity to travel to many parts of the world, sharing God’s love to His people.
John oversees The Giving Project, the Outreach and Missions arm of the church. He also ministers weekly at the Monmouth County Correctional Facility. The Maddens and the Outreach team minister regularly in partnership with the Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties to distribute food monthly to those in need throughout the area. John and Joanne are the proud parents of four adult sons and seven beautiful grandchildren.
Rev. Joanne Madden
Joanne has a tender heart for those in physical and spiritual need. Her calling to the Missions field has led her to Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and China, where she has ministered openly, sharing God's love to His people.
Joanne serves alongside her husband, John Madden, in The Giving Project, the Outreach and Missions arm of the church. The Maddens and the Outreach team minister regularly in partnership with the Food Bank of Monmouth & Ocean Counties to distribute food monthly to those in need through the area. She and her husband are the proud parents of four adult sons and seven beautiful grandchildren.
Rev. Damon Pearson
Damon Pearson is simply a man who loves Jesus. He currently serves an an Associate Pastor and co-chairperson of Watchmen in Prayer (W.I.P.) prayer ministry at Christ Church.
In addition to his functions at church, Damon resides as the Senior Chaplain at Monmouth County Correctional Institution, where he shepherds hundreds of inmates, several dozen civilian staff members, four other chaplains and dozens of religious volunteers. Through his prison ministry he has witnessed hundreds of souls come to Christ over a nine year period.
A preacher of the gospel, Damon has expanded his reach internationally, ministering in London, England and Ghana, West Africa. However, his greatest accomplishment is that he has been married to his beautiful wife, Tomasina, for over 20 years and has two sons, ages 11 and 5. Damon’s greatest desire is to love God, serve His people and impact the world for Christ through prayer.
Rev. Reginald Little
Reginald Little has a Shepherd’s heart with a deep desire to reach the lost for Christ. He serves as an Associate Pastor and Co-leader of Shield Men’s Ministry (SHIELD), which includes men of diverse nationalities and cultures at Christ Church.
In addition to his pastoral work at Christ Church, Pastor Reggie has done missionary work and ministry outside of the U.S. in the countries of Trinidad, Venezuela, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. He has also served as a Chaplain in a Prison Fellowship Ministry for several years. Saved as a teenager, Pastor Reggie feels a special calling and desire to mentor and disciple young Christian men.
Together, Pastor Reggie and Cheryl, his loving and supportive wife of over 35 years, have devoted their lives to serving their Savior Jesus Christ and expanding God’s Kingdom by reaching the lost for Christ.
