Pastoral Team

Antoine is a devoted husband and father of three who spreads laughter wherever he goes. He has been faithfully serving Jacob’s Well since 2020 and due to his fun-loving nature and out-of-the box perspectives, he introduces a unique flavor to every area in which he participates, including his current role as Youth Coordinator. His love for God and for people is evident through his selfless care of everyone around him, inside and outside of the church. Antoine is a family man and prefers to spend his spare time with his best friend and wife of 20 years. 

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Joyce Allen has been part of Jacob’s Well since 2018. She previously served as Executive Assistant to the Sr. Pastoral Team (and former pastor). With a genuine passion for the quality of the church’s audio and visuals, she serves as A/V Coordinator while also serving in various other areas. She has a deep love for the youth and is a teacher at heart. Studying the Bible is her great passion. Joyce brings her love for God, love for people, attention to details, and technical skills to the pastoral team. She loves to laugh and cry when talking about the great things the Lord has done, not only in her life but in the lives of others. Joyce has been married to her best friend Antoine for 20 fun-filled years. Together they have three children. Her hobbies include reading and spending time with her family and friends, and she’s always up for a good meal.

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Ally lived in California for her entire life until she moved to Delaware in 2024 after marrying her best friend Caleb. She is a proponent of mental health, and believes in its essentiality for God's healing and restoration of the church. She is an avid supporter of Bible Quizzing, the ministry through which she first came to God. She loves going on Trader Joe’s runs, trying new recipes, and the Sour Apple Gummy Rings from Dollar General.

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Caleb Beardsley has been a member of Jacob’s Well since he was two days old, and has never known anything but life in the church. He is passionately committed to Jesus’ command to care for the least of these, and believes that God has called each of us to resist the marginalization of all minorities. Caleb loves fitness, music, and telling terrible jokes that nobody wanted to hear, but that’s OK, because he cracks himself up.

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Ruth was born in Venezuela to Colombian parents and came to Philadelphia when she was 9. She has been involved in church work since the age of 13, from church cleaner to choir member, from children’s teacher to praise singer, and more. She married her favorite person, Steve, when she was 22 and together they parent 3 children, with whom they relocated to Delaware in 2023. She enjoys meaningful conversations, can empathize easily, pays attention to details, and loves to be near people who make her laugh.

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Steve is a recent convert, not to church, but to Delaware! He previously attended the same church in Philadelphia from two months old to 52 years old, eventually serving as elder and music director. He is Ruth’s husband, Sam, Dan, and Abby’s dad, a music teacher, and a Bible Quizzing/Children’s Ministry fanatic!

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Amy Viera moved to Delaware in 2013 and has worked as an Office Manager outside of the church, where she played a key role in building and supporting strong, cohesive teams. In her personal life, she has a deep passion for hospitality, always striving to make others feel welcomed and valued. Recently, Amy joined the pastoral team at Jacob's Well, where she is especially dedicated to serving those who are grieving or have experienced church hurt. Her heart for community and her commitment to creating a safe, supportive space for healing are central to her role at the church.