Jesus said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”– – –Matthew 28:19–20 New International Version
“I am truly humbled by being your servant in Jesus Christ. Nothing in my life story can compare to the blessings that come from being a servant of our Lord and Savior.”
The Reverend Bill Masciangelo is a native of Pine Beach, NJ. He graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy; a Naval Academy Preparatory school, then spent four years at St. Francis University graduating with a teaching degree and a history concentration. At graduation Pastor Bill was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the United States Marine Corps.
Pastor Bill spent 20 years as a servant-leader with the Marine Corps retiring at the rank of Lt. Col. A combat veteran of Vietnam, he served in a variety of increasingly responsible leadership and staff positions during his military career. His last four years, in the Marine Corps, were spent as the Marine Corps Representative at the Naval Command College working with senior naval officers and their families from over forty countries. Pastor Bill also was able to earn a Masters degree in Education while still on active duty.
After his retirement from the Marine Corps, Pastor Bill then entered his second career; Hospitality. Here he honed his service and hospitality skills with such companies as Sheraton Hotels, Holiday Inn Hotels and most recently Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. Pastor Bill served in a variety of operational, sales and marketing positions, with these major hotel companies.
Pastor Bill is the author of the Military Reunion Handbook: A Guide for Reunion Planners. One of his favorite memories, while working closely with veterans, was his two week experience escorting WWII veterans back to Normandy for the 50th Anniversary of the D–Day invasion. These were truly sacred and inspirational moments.
It was while living in Poplar Branch, NC, working as President of Blackwater Training Center and attending Sharon UMC that Pastor Bill began to realize that he was being called to full–time ministry serving the Lord. This calling had actually started many years before, but like many in the Bible, he said, “Lord, you don’t mean me? Do You?”
Pastor Bill served in a variety of laity positions at Sharon UMC including Lay Leader and Lay Speaker. He also walked To Emmaus where the Holy Spirit really began to work in his life. While at Sharon UMC, Bill led the congregation through the Forty Days of Purpose program, facilitated Disciple 1 and completed Disciple 4. He also taught adult Sunday school classes for the past 6 years. “Disciple 1 was a major turning point in my walk with the Lord. What a powerful Bible Study program!”
During his 3 year tenure as lay leader, Bill assisted his pastor and church members in their efforts that showed growth at weekly worship services and the creation and implementation of new ministries. In November 2006, Pastor Bill answered the call to full time ministry.
On June 26, 2007, Rev. Bill Masciangelo assumed the full–time position of Pastor at New Hope United Methodist Church. Pastor Bill is dedicated to Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk Taking Mission and Service and Extravagant Generosity. These are the cornerstone practices that lead to healthy, vital and fruitful churches. New Hope experienced renewal over the 3 years of his inspired and spirit-let leadership.
Pastor Bill had to retire for medical reasons in August of 2010. However, God’s healing power healed him of a serious medical condition and made him available for ministry once again.
He was appointed to Moyock UMC on August 9th 2011 and is humbled and excited about this most unique opportunity. He truly believes that God’s timing is perfect and that he is at Moyock for a reason. Come and experience the Fresh Wind and Fresh Fire that Pastor Bill has caught as a result of his wilderness experiences.
Pastor Bill’s interests include trail riding on his horse Silver, biking the back roads of North Carolina and recreational boating. He enjoys all these interests with his wife Susan, who is at his side in ministry and on all these activities. Pastor Bill and Susan have 4 adult children and 5 grandchildren.
You can meet Pastor Bill and his wife this Sunday at our 1030 am worship service or during the week. He keeps regular office hours at the church. See office hours posted on this site. Wednesday 3-8 and Thursday 3-8. But please call ahead if you need an appointment. Emergencies sometimes dictate that the pastor will be out visiting. Pastor Bill´s cell number is: 252–455–7117. You can also email pastorbill38(at)aol.com or “Like” Facebook as Bill Masciangelo.