LEADERS
Banner of Love Church — Port Ewen, New York
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them — not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 1 Peter 5:2-3
Founding Pastors — Banner of Love Ministries Overseers
PJ & Kathy Hanley are the founding pastors of Banner of Love Church in Port Ewen, NY which they planted together with their family in 1996. They have 3 grown married children, eight beautiful grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. They are currently in the midst of a new church plant in the North Houston, Texas area. Read more about them…
Senior Pastors
Michael & Jenny Hanley are the senior pastors of Banner of Love Church in Port Ewen, NY. They are married, high school sweethearts with two amazing teenage children. Mike and Jen have been with the church since it’s foundation and development. They have taken over the senior pastor role from Michael’s parents, freeing up PJ & Kathy to develop Banner of Love Ministries internationally. Mike is a passionate preacher, tenaciously proclaiming Biblical truth. Operating in a sharp prophetic gifting, Mike teaches schools and seminars equipping believers in the prophetic. Jen has a total spirit of excellence, making her an amazing church administrator and Sunday School director. Feel free to contact them through the church office.
Associate Pastors
Paul & Elizabeth Chahanovich are married with 4 children. They met as teenagers in the youth group, and later fell in love and were married in the church. Paul is a gifted musician, and plays guitar with the worship team. Liz has always been a great help with the sound and media, as well as the prophetic ministry team. They have also helped with youth & young adults ministry, Sunday School, School of the Bible, and many other facets of the ministry since they were teens.
Deacons
Jason & Brianna Farrell have grown up in the church together, where they fell in love and were married. Jason is a talented drummer, and plays as a part of the worship team. Brianna is a gifted teacher and administrator, having helped in every area of the church since she was a small child. They have two sons, Jonah and Micah.
Cathy Nytko