Reverend Timothy Bogertman
First Congregational Church of Revere - Revere, MA
Joel Varghese Associate Pastor
First Congregational Church of Revere, MA
Joel Varghese serves as the Associate Pastor at First Congregational Church of Revere. He holds dual Master of Arts degrees in Biblical Languages and Old Testament from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Joel is passionate about Scripture, pastoral care, and helping others connect their faith to everyday life.
He and his wife Dona live in Revere, where they enjoy the proximity to the beach, going for walks, and building relationships in the community. In his free time, Joel enjoys cooking and winding down with a good TV show alongside his wife.
Joe DeSantis
First Congregational Church of Revere - Revere, MA
Joe accepted Jesus in his heart after meeting Superman at a Halloween party in 1984 (ask him about the full story). The Lord put him right to work. Joe was a Production Director for Lift Jesus higher a weekly broadcast television show from 1985-1992. From 1995-2000, he served as Sound Engineer for the March for Jesus. He has been serving as AV director The First Congregational Church of Revere for the past 30 years. From 1996-1998, Joe was a partial owner of Dove Records. Joe and his wife Carol started Reach the Beach in 2008 and have been on Senior Staff ever since. Joe have also served on various boards and committees at the First Cong. Joe’s most memorable adventure is Reach the Beach. It all started in 2007 when a group of young adults asked Joe to help them bring a nationally known worship leader to Revere. One thing led to another and the first Reach the beach was held in 2008. Since then, they have been on the beach each summer except for 2020 and 2021. What Joe loves about Reach the Beach is that multiple churches come together with a singular mission, to spread the Love of Jesus to a lost world. No denominations, no church politics, just Jesus. Joe calls it the Church without walls. Joe’s favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (NIV 1984).
Carol DeSantis
First Congregational Church of Revere - Revere, MA
She is 64 years old and the director of the Caring Hearts Ministry of First Congregational Church in Revere, Mass. She is currently on a three-month sabbatical to recharge. She has been with RTB since 2008. At the first RTB, we noticed homeless people sleeping on benches. This is when the Lord spoke to her heart to feed the homeless. When she asked Him how, He replied with socks. So, every RTB, we gathered together churches to make bagged lunches for them and ask for donated new men’s white socks. Through Caring Hearts Ministry, we have fed and clothed our homeless guests every Saturday at the beach from 12 noon to 2 pm. But she needs time to rest and listen to the Lord. Those of you wondering, her favorite color is purple – all day! Her favorite Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6.
Briana Jimenez
Church of the Valley - Chicopee, Ma.
Briana has been apart of Reach the Beach since the beginning. She started off as a Junior Staff Member until she joined the Senior Staff team in 2016 and has loved every moment of being part of it. She currently attends LifePoint church in Chicopee, MA but she grew up going to First Congregational Church of Revere. She currently serves on the Hospitality team, Production team and Youth Group team at LifePoint. One of her favorite things about being part of Reach the Beach is being able to share God’s love with others and helping others encounter Jesus Christ as Living Water through conversation and prayer. Her favorite Bible verse is 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV) “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”
Mike Jimenez
Church of the Valley - Chicopee, Ma.
Mike has been part of Reach the Beach since 2023. His first year, he started off as a volunteer and joined the Senior Staff team in 2024. He currently attends LifePoint church in Chicopee, MA. Mike serves on the Hospitality team, Production team, Security, and Youth Group team at LifePoint church. Michael’s favorite thing about Reach the Beach is sharing Jesus with everyone along with praying and worshipping with everyone on the beach. His favorite Bible verse is Philippians 4:13 (ESV) “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”Joe accepted Jesus in his heart after meeting Superman at a Halloween party in 1984 (ask him about the full story). The Lord put him right to work. Joe was a Production Director for Lift Jesus higher a weekly broadcast television show from 1985-1992. From 1995-2000, he served as Sound Engineer for the March for Jesus.
Angela Amico
East Coast International Church - Lynn, MA.
Angela is excited to be in her third year on Senior Staff. She was formerly a member of Full Gospel Assembly and is currently a member of East Coast International Church. She serves on the hospitality team for Dinner Church. Her family has been a continuous part of Reach the Beach. Revere is where she feels called to spread the word of God. She loves getting to hear different churches and see others express their worship and gratitude for all God has done. Her favorite memory of RTB was back in 2016. Full Gospel’s worship team was down the beach and the presence of God was definitely felt down the beach. Everyone was dancing and singing like they never had before. Her favorite bible verse is Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Pastor Ademir Pereira
Assembly of God Restoration - Revere, MA.
Ademir Pereira is the pastor of Assembleia de Deus Restauração church in Revere. Reach the Beach is a mission that God has given to many churches to fulfill the great commission of Jesus. (Matthew 28:16-20). It has been an event he has enjoyed taking part in with the members from our church. Whether it’s preaching the word, reaching out to people or worshiping in song, each year has been a great blessing. One of his favorite parts of Reach the Beach is seeing people exercising their faith by worshipping the Lord in public. His favorite Bible verse is “I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,” Philemon 1:4
Judy Pereira
Assembly of God Restoration - Revere, MA.
Judy Pereira has enjoyed participating in Reach the Beach for many years now. Judy and her husband became staff members to help out more in this great event. She loves seeing churches from different cities, nationalities and denominations unified together to reach the lost with the good news of Salvation through Jesus Christ! Her home church is “Assembleia de Deus Restauração”. It is a Brazilian church in Revere, where her husband Ademir is the pastor. One of her favorite Bible verses is “But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” I Corinthians 2:9 NKJV