Meet the Team
Dennis & Leah Brennan
Executive Lead Pastor
Dennis and Leah have been married since 1988 and have been faithful and loyal members of LIFEhouse Church for over 34 years.
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 Area Pastor for Connecticut & Central Massachusetts for the Atlantic District of Foursquare Church.
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 first impressions team. She and her grandson live in Groton, CT.
Rev. Dr. Anna & Rev. Israel Ogunlokun
Assisting Pastors/Prayer Ministry
Reverend Anna and Reverend Israel joined LIFEhouse church in March of 2021. They relocated to Groton from Philadelphia to be closer to their children and family. In 2022, Rev. Anna was appointed as Minister of prayer. While they both serve as assisting pastors, Rev Israel celebrated his retirement from formal ministry in April of 2023. They are passionate about interceding for the church and local community through corporate, Spirit filled prayer.
Pastor Josiah Yano
Next-Gen Pastor
Josiah has been a member at LIFEhouse church since 2010. Josiah was installed as the NextGen Youth Pastor at LIFEhouse church in 2022. Josiah has a heart for leading youth towards a relationship with Jesus and to see them discover their purpose in Christ.
Jonathan Santos
Media Director
Jonathan and his wife Alyssa have been serving together at LIFEhouse Church since 2015. He currently serves as Director of Media and is also a member of the church council. Jonathan has begun the ministerial licensing process through Foursquare. Jonathan and Alyssa currently live in New London with their two children.
Mel Cowen
Women’s Ministry
Mel has been attending LIFEhouse Church since 2018. Mel’s biggest love is for the women of the church and she currently serves as the Director of our Women’s Ministry since mid-2023. Mel serves as a member of the Church Council and recently began the ministerial licensing process through Foursquare.
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.
Luke Olari
Men’s Ministry
Luke has been a part of LIFEhouse Church since 2020 when he moved to the Groton area from Michigan. He currently serves as Director of the Men’s Ministry and is a member of the church council.
Leny McGarry
Missions Ministry
Leny has been a part of LIFEhouse Church since 1989 and currently serves as the Missions Director. She is passionate about reaching the community with the love of God and helping those who are in need. Leny and her husband Jeff have been married since 2017. Leny has two children and is a grandmother to three grandchildren.
Alyssa Santos
Worship Leader
Alyssa and her husband Jonathan have been serving together at LIFEhouse since April of 2015. She currently serves as one of the Worship leaders at LIFEhouse Church. Alyssa, Jonathan, and their two sons live in New London.
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.
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.