Our Team
Our Breakthrough Church Team, or “BCCOG – Team” is comprised of a host of staff and volunteers that serve to make the vision of Breakthrough a reality. From our Prayer Room to our Nursery, from our Hospitality Room with coffee and desserts to our greeters, this BCCOG – Team is here for you!
Truly, we are a team made of many teams, the BCCOG – Team provides an opportunity for everyone to be equipped for hands-on ministry and to grow in their God-given gifts and talents.
It’s our prayer that you’ll help us reach our world with the life-giving hope of Jesus Christ by serving with us on the BCCOG – Team!
For more information on how to become part of the BCCOG – Team, please contact any of the ministry leaders or staff.
Rev. Barbara Whitlow
Associate Pastor
Sister Barbara Whitlow is an Eastern North Carolina native. She grew up in Person County, in the Roxboro area and lived there until 2019. Just prior to the global pandemic, God brought her and her husband of 65 years, Bro. Cecil, to Mebane. Sis. Whitlow brings nearly 40 years of ministerial experience and over 50 years of membership in the Church of God to her position. While serving as the Associate Pastor, she serves as the Senior Adult Sunday School teacher, Sunday Morning Prayer Coordinator, and serves on the rotating Wednesday Night Family Training Hour Adult Bible Study team. She fills the pulpit when the pastor is out on church business and has at least one Sunday night service per month. Sis. Whitlow has also been called upon for various special services and conferences and has Pastor Powers’ full endorsement and availability for special services if called upon outside of BCCOG. Sis, Whitlow is a blessing and an uplifting vital member of the Breakthrough Staff. We are fortunate to have her on the team!
Sis. Sheila Allen
Director of Shalom Food Pantry
From Durham, NC, Sheila experienced the saving grace of Jesus Christ at Breakthrough in 2007. Under her direction and leadership, the Breakthrough Food Pantry has helped to feed thousands since its inception in 2012. Sis. Sheila is ALWAYS ready to serve and reach out to the needy! She is an amazing woman of God!
Sis. Regina Allen
Director of Finance
Regina was born and raised in Baltimore, MD and moved to NC in 1983. In 1987, she married her husband, Joe Allen, in Statesville, NC. A graduate of St. Mary’s College of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics, Regina has been serving as Breakthrough’s Director of Finance since 2017.
Prayer Ministry
Our Prayer Coordinator position is currently open and Rev. Powers will be filling the position temporarily. We are awaiting the will of God in this situation.
Reverend Ryan and Emma Hawks
Associate Pastor
Pastor Ryan was born in Western North Carolina in Charlotte in 1998. He was born and raised by Sherman and Laurie Hawks and has been a pastor’s kid all his life. He came to know the Lord during his dad’s ministry while at Jamestown Church of God. He grew up in church and wanted to preach since the age of 8 years old. God called Ryan when he was 16 years old, and he gladly accepted the call. He received the baptism of the Holy Ghost at the age of 19 in a revival while in tour with the Lee University Symphonic Band. He received his credentials in 2020 in the Church of God and is a third-generation minster. He Graduated from Guilford Technical Community College in 2021 with an associates in arts. Since then, Ryan has tried to fulfill his God given call.
Emma was raised in High Point NC all her life. She has been in church since a little girl. She came to know the Lord in 2017. She received her Associates in Arts from Liberty University in 2021. She loves to sing and loves working with Children. She currently works at Wesleyan Christian Academy, where she works in the Early Education Center. She loves children and she takes very good care for them.
Ryan met his wife Emma while working in Chick-Fil-A in 2022. They have loved each other since the beginning. They got engaged in 2023 and they got happily married in September of 2024. They have tried to seek God as to what he wants them to do. Since coming to Breakthrough, they can see God moving in their lives. Ryan and Emma on fire for God and are excited to see where God leads them as they draw closer to Him. They are excited to see where God leads them.
Stephanie Powers
Music Minister
Sister Darlene Heldreth
Children’s Pastor
Sister Darlene Heldreth comes to BCC after many years of service and experience working in many different capacities, but she has a real heart for the children’s ministry. She is an amazingly dedicated, first-class servant of God for our Children’s Church and ministry. Her three children, Leah, Brayden and Blaine are all amazing volunteers and help her tremendously. We are fortunate to have her and her family!
Sunday School
Superintendent: Sis. Venus Mahan serves with an attitude of excellence! She is a valuable asset to the kingdom and ensures the Sunday School ministries of BCCOG move forward like clockwork.
Teachers: Sis. Ashley Lewis, Sis. Cindi Wood, Georgette Lewis, Angie Albright, Rev. Wayne Edwall, Sis. Lisa Edwall, Rev. Barbara Whitlow.
Substitute Teachers/Assistant Teachers: Sis. Judy Simmons and Sis. Jamie Cole.
Women’s Ministry
Sister Cindi Wood is our Women’s Ministry President, along with Sis. Venus Mahan as VP, Sis. Cindy Covey as the Secretary, and Sis. Regina Allen is the treasurer. These ladies are serving God by serving one another!
Men’s Ministry
Men’s Ministry President is Bro. Juan Salazar, Vice President/Chaplain is Bro. Wayne Edwall. Bro. Secretary Treasurer is Bro. Aaron Powers. Men’s Ministry will meet for breakfast the last Saturday of every month (except December).
Nursery Ministry
Sis. Gwen Settlemeyer serves as our Nursery Coordinator. She is an amazing, loving servant of God who calls upon the ladies of the church to serve as shepherds over our precious little lambs.
Breakthrough Church and Pastor’s Council
Church and Pastor’s Council members: Sis. Judy Simmons, Bro. Larry Wiley, Bro. Andy Lowers. Bro. Larry Newcomb and Bro. Ronnie Allen will serve as alternates.