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Senior Leadership


Ray and Carol Shannon, Senior Pastors

Ray and Carol are a unique team that God has anointed to preach the Word and flow in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. They have been in ministry for 30+ years and help to pioneer, plant and support churches, ministries and businesses throughout America and the nations. The Holy Spirit moves frequently in the gifts of the Spirit, especially, the twin gifts of Divers Tongues and Interpretation of Tongues through their vessels.

They founded Good News Outreach, an Apostolic ministry and covering, in May of 1985 and planted Good News FWC in 1986, now located in Barrington, New Jersey. The vision the Lord gave them was Isaiah 61 which has a focus of healing, reconciling, restoring and rebuilding people and communities. Then there is the minstry to disciple and equip them to reach a lost and dying world with the Good News of the gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.

The vision continues to grow with a heart to see the kingdom of God established in every sphere of influence; family, church, government, education, business, media, arts and entertainment.

Their sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and His leading in everyday situations and Corporate Meetings brings honor and glory to the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Because of this, they have witnessed signs, wonders, healings and miracles. Many experiencing Holy Spirit's presence in their meetings are refreshed, renewed and propelled into their God-ordained destiny.

They are happily married 46 years, have 5 children and 14 grandchildren. "Truly, we are blessed by the goodness of God."


Timothy and Allena Shannon, Associate Pastors

Pastor Tim has been part of this ministry since conception :)

In 1997 he had attended Rhema Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma for 2 years. It was at Rhema, Tim met his beautiful bride Allena. They are part of the 1999 graduating class.

Married in August 1999 they moved back to New Jersey. It was then they began ministering together at Good News F.W.C.

Tim and Allena are the Associate Pastors of Good News and assist in the Pastoral Care of the congregation. Tim also oversees the Bible School and Allena the Children's Ministry.

They flow in the 'gifts of the Spirit' and always teach a revelatory word that is relevant and applicable to help the body succeed in everyday situations of life.

They have three beautiful children and are a blessing to the ministry of Good News and the body of Christ. They oversee the church when the Senior Pastors are out of town or travelling for Ministry.


Ron Balint, Pastoral Care

Ron has been an active member of Good News (along with his wife Joan) for many years. He is a faithful servant and part of the leadership team.

[His precious wife Joan went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2014. Joan's passion was intercession and was one of the Pillars in the church. Joan will always be remembered and honored as a significant contribution to Good News.]

He is a Licensed Minister under the covering of Good News and serves in different areas of ministry. He has a heart for God and His people and is truly a blessing to the vision, team and congregation.

Ron has a heart to see God's people free from any bondage and to become passionate disciples of Jesus Christ in every area of their lives.

He has four adult offspring and 8 grandchildren. He too is extremely blessed and fruitful.


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