Who We Are
Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-
this is your true and proper worship.
Romans 12:1
Pastor:
Reverend Anthony Solomon, our beloved pastor of 40 years, went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2026.
As we grieve and prayerfully wait on the Lord's direction for the next pastor of Duanesburg Florida Baptist Church, we have been blessed to have guest preachers minister God's Word every Sunday. Please consider joining us to worship the Lord together.
Board of Elders:
Esther Brown
Esther was saved in 1970- that’s well over half a century of walking with the Lord. She has been at DFBC for 50+ years and has been an Elder for most of those years. Esther loves this church and everyone in it. Watching it grow and move in response to the Holy Spirit brings her great joy. Her passion in serving the Lord is being a witness of Christ in word and deed. Esther has four children (Cindy, Paul, Marcia, & Randy (deceased).
Evelyn Hewitt
Evelyn was saved in 1971 and has served the Lord ever since. She has been at DFBC for 50+ years and an Elder for most of that time. At 102 years old, Evelyn remains a very loving, yet fiery, individual. Her passion is simply serving the Lord. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" is her motto and firm belief. Evelyn turned 100 years old in 2023. Together with Milton (deceased), Evelyn has four children (Karen, Timothy, Robin, & Temple).
Armand Amedore
Armand, nicknamed "Army", was saved in 1981, met Pastor Tony at a Bible study in 1982, and became a part of DFBC in 1987. He initially served as a deacon and was appointed to the Eldership sometime in the 1990's. Army is married to Mary Lou and they have 2 children (Armand III and Nicole).
Judith Warner
Judith was saved in 1975 and has been a part of DFBC for 30+ years. She has served as an Elder for the past 15. Together with John (deceased), they have 9 children. John's children are Deborah, Robert, & Jason, and Judith's are James, Jonathan, Jill (deceased), Robin, and Sara. Gary is their unofficially adopted son. Her passion centers on connecting with people one-on-one through discipleship and missions. She says, "I am by far the most unqualified to serve on the Board of Elders." With that attitude, Judie is more than qualified.
Tammy Longo
Tammy was saved around 1995. Within a couple of years, the whole family started attending DFBC. Early on and for several years, she was a member of the Worship Team. Other areas in which the Lord has used Tammy has been Women’s Ministry, Bible Study and Special Events. She and her husband, Rick, were blessed with four children (Scott, Christopher, Victoria & Julia). They are now enjoying the blessed season of watching their grandchildren grow in the Lord.
WORSHIP
Bob Messick*
Robin Messick
Ron Paludi
Vinnie (Lloyd) Vincent
EVANGELISM
Diane Yuhas*
3 years
YOUTH MINISTRY
Holly Luciano*
USHERS
Danny Kenfield*
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
SOCIAL EVENTS
Charlotte Brinkerhoff*
Tamara Douglass
Debbie Scardino
LIBRARY
Tamara Douglass*
CLERK
Open Position
1 year
NOMINATING
Pastor*
Chairs of all Boards
INTERCESSORY PRAYER
Esther Brown Evelyn Hewitt
Army Amedore Judith Warner Tammy Longo Kathleen Kendle
Kathy Ortgies Nicole Amedore
Danny Kenfield Lee Sagendorph
Diane Yuhas Karen May Roy Schalkham Bob Strait Albert Wilbur Colette Wilbur
Sara Forbes Tamara Douglass
Barbara Miller Steve Luciano Deb Gasner Debbie Sisson Marty Scardino Debbie Scardino Karan Page Terry Wesch
DISCIPLESHIP
Pastors
Elders
Deacons
FOOD PANTRY
Judith Warner*
John Lane
Sara Forbes
Bob Pogorzelski
Larry Kemmer
Tamara Douglass
Marty Scardino
Debbie Scardino
Sylvia Williams
BIBLE STUDY
Diane Yuhas
DIACONATE
Albert Wilber
Colette Wilber
3 years
MISSIONS
Diane Yuhas*
Holly Luciano-shoeboxes
3 years
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Holly Luciano*, Christian Education
3 years
Holly Luciano, Children
Rachel Zink, Nursery
Sara Forbes
Karilee Klopman
TECHNOLOGY
& Social Media
Steve Klopman*
Bob Alescio
Caleb Shappy
WEBSITE
Diane Yuhas*
OFFICERS
Senior Pastor
Associate Pastor
CHURCH BOARD
Pastor,* Ex-Officio
Elders
Deacons
Chairs of all Boards
MEN OF HONOR
Army Amedore*
FLORAL & DECOR
Tammy Longo*
HISTORIAN
Open position
TREASURER
Karilee Klopman*
Army Amedore-Assistant
1 year
TRUSTEES
Steve Klopman*
Tammy Longo
Bob Alescio
Cody Zink
3 years
CABA DELEGATE
Pastor
1 year
AUDITOR
Army Amedore*
1 year
