Meet the Team
Dennis & Leah Brennan
Executive Lead Pastor
Dennis and Leah have been married since 1988 and have been faithful members since 1989.
Dennis is a Veteran of the United States Air Force, an Ordained Minister with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, and has a Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership. He also serves as the Area Pastor for Connecticut and Central Massachusetts for the Atlantic District of Foursquare Churches.
Dennis and Leah’s deepest desire is to see all people discover God’s great love and connect with the Father through a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ.
Carol Dye
Executive Assistant
Carol first joined LIFEhouse Church in 2017. In 2020 she accepted the role of Executive Assistant. Carol serves as the church treasurer and leads our women’s life group.
Rev. Dr. Anna & Rev. Israel Ogunlokun
Missions Mobilizer
Reverend Dr. Anna and Reverend Israel Ogunlokun became part of the LIFEhouse Church family in March 2021, relocating from Philadelphia to Groton to be nearer to their children and loved ones. In 2022, Rev. Anna embraced the role of Missions Mobilizer, leading the church’s missions ministry with dedication. While both continue to serve as assisting pastors, Rev. Israel celebrated his retirement from formal ministry in April 2023 and now holds the honorary position of chaplain. Together, they are deeply committed to interceding for the church and the local community, fostering a culture of corporate, Spirit-filled prayer.
Pastor Josiah Yano
NextGen Pastor
Josiah has been a member at LIFEhouse church since 2010. Josiah was installed as the NextGen Youth Pastor at LIFEhouse church in 2022 and also serves as Atlantic District New England Region NextGen Area representative. Josiah has a heart for leading youth towards a relationship with Jesus and to see them discover their purpose in Christ.
Mel Cowen
Women’s Ministry
Mel has been attending LIFEhouse Church since 2018. Mel is a licensed minister through the Foursquare Church and her biggest love is for the women of the church. She currently serves as Pastor of our Women’s Ministry. Mel serves as a member of the Church Council.
Jeffrey Rodriguez
Director of Worship
Jeffrey has been attending LIFEhouse Church since 2012, and he currently serves as the Worship Director. He is passionate about music and finds joy and fulfillment in serving others and spreading the love of Christ. Jeffrey, his wife Chelsea, and their three children live in Groton.
Kaitlin Camardella
Children’s Ministry
Kaitlin has been attending LIFEhouse Church since 2002. In 2023 she accepted the role as Children’s Church coordinator. She is excited for this new role and to see how God is going to move through her in our World Changers Children’s Ministry. Kaitlin,and her husband Gian have been married since 2011 and have four children.
Gian Camardella
Safety & Security
Gian and his wife Kaitlin joined LIFEhouse Church in May 2004. Gian currently serves as the leader of the Safety & Security team and is a member of the church council. Gian and Kaitlin live in Gales Ferry with their four children.
Alyssa Santos
Events/Media Coordinator
Alyssa and her husband Jonathan have been serving together at LIFEhouse since April of 2015. She currently serves as our Events/ Media Coordinator. Alyssa, Jonathan, and their two sons live in New London.
Jonathan Santos
Life Group/Worship Leader
Jonathan and his wife Alyssa have been serving together at LIFEhouse Church since 2015. He currently serves as one of our worship leaders and life group leaders. Jonathan has begun the ministerial licensing process through Foursquare. Jonathan and Alyssa currently live in New London with their two children.
Daniel Adebisi
Website Content Creator
Daniel has been a dedicated member of LIFEhouse Church since 2023, serving as our web content creator. His passion for technology enables him to effectively spread the love of Christ through digital platforms. Daniel and his wife, Jesumiseun, reside in Groton.
LIFEhouse 2025 Council
To contact any of our church council members, email info@lifehousegroton.com.