Our Team

Robert Stearns

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Robert Stearns is globally recognized as a communicator, musician, and thought leader. Equally at home among prime ministers and small faith communities alike, Robert works tirelessly for the dignity of all peoples everywhere and is widely respected around the world for his groundbreaking efforts.

Robert Stearns

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Robert Stearns is a global networker, innovative thinker, and compelling communicator, whose ideas have taken him farther on an international spectrum than he ever imagined. Equally at home among Prime Ministers and small faith communities, Robert works tirelessly, for the dignity of all peoples everywhere, and is widely respected for his groundbreaking efforts.

He has ministered in 30 nations around the world, and maintains a significant burden for the United States and for Israel.  Robert’s passion for God and zeal for His Kingdom are contagious.

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Stephen Jenks

DIRECTOR, GLOBAL OPERATIONS

Stephen oversees Eagles’ Wings worldwide operations on 3 continents, and serves as part of the Leadership Team of Eagles’ Wings. He also ministers regularly in churches and events throughout the United States.

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Veronica Jenks

DIRECTOR, KAIROS RESOURCE CENTER

Veronica is the Director of our Kairos Resource Center. She also serves on the Leadership Team and Ministry Council that helps to bring leadership to our community and is a mentor and teacher for our Kairos School of Ministry.

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Sue Ten Eyck

COORDINATOR, PRAYER & FALL WATCHMEN ISRAEL PILGRIMAGES

Sue oversees prayer for Eagles’ Wings Ministry, and also has led hundreds of Christians to Israel each fall around the time of the Feast of Tabernacles. She leads prayer at Eagles’ Wings events, and is a dynamic teacher with a warm, personal style.

  • STEPHEN JENKS DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL OPERATIONS

    Stephen oversees Eagles’ Wings worldwide operations on 3 continents, and serves as part of the Leadership Team of Eagles’ Wings. He also ministers regularly in churches and events throughout the United States.

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  • VERONICA JENKS DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

    Veronica is the Director Of Human Resources. She also serves on the Leadership Team and helps to bring leadership to our community and is a mentor and teacher. She has served with Eagles’ Wings for almost 20 years.

     

  • SUE TEN EYCK COORDINATOR, PRAYER & FALL WATCHMEN ISRAEL PILGRIMAGES

    Sue oversees prayer for Eagles’ Wings Ministry, and also has led hundreds of Christians to Israel each fall around the time of the Feast of Tabernacles. She leads prayer at Eagles’ Wings events, and is a dynamic teacher with a warm, personal style.

Our Team

  • SUE TEN EYCK COORDINATOR, PRAYER & FALL WATCHMEN ISRAEL PILGRIMAGES

    Sue oversees prayer for Eagles’ Wings Ministry, and also has led hundreds of Christians to Israel each fall around the time of the Feast of Tabernacles. She leads prayer at Eagles’ Wings events, and is a dynamic teacher with a warm, personal style.

  • STEPHEN JENKS DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL OPERATIONS

    Stephen oversees Eagles’ Wings worldwide operations on 3 continents, and serves as part of the Leadership Team of Eagles’ Wings. He also ministers regularly in churches and events throughout the United States.

    www.stephenjenks.org

  • VERONICA JENKS DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

    Veronica is the Director Of Human Resources. She also serves on the Leadership Team and helps to bring leadership to our community and is a mentor and teacher. She has served with Eagles’ Wings for almost 20 years.

     

  • WENDY MILLER
    WENDY MILLER EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR, VP OF ADMINISTRATION, GLOBAL COORDINATOR

    Wendy has served for over two decades coordinating Robert’s schedule, and administering the various initiatives of Eagles’ Wings. She also helps coordinate the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem in over 172 nations around the world.

     

  • AARON DERSTINE STAFF WRITER, COMMUNICATIONS

    Aaron is the Staff Writer and helps to create books, curriculum, articles and more. He is a gifted worship leader and teacher, and he and his wife Kaitlin help lead Eagles’ Wings outreach to the Arab Christians in the Middle East.

     

  • MARK PASSARELLA DIRECTOR, EW ASIA DESK

    Mark currently serves as director for  the EW Asia Desk strategically establishing partnerships with ministries and organization in the Far East.  For the last 15 years he and his wife Gabi have been training tomorrow’s leaders.

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  • GABI PASSARELLA EW ASIA DESK

    Gabi Passarella serves with her husband Mark at the EW Asia Desk, training new global workers to be sent into the most strategic, darkest, least-reached cities in the world.

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  • ADAM DILERNIA CREATIVE/ART DIRECTOR, BRANDING CONSULTANT

    With nearly two decades of experience working with major creative agencies in the New York metropolitan area, Adam helps to communicate our global message through print, multi-media and digital means.

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  • DENA DEPASQUALE DIRECTOR, CONFERENCES & EVENTS, PROPERTY MANAGER

    Dena serves as Events Coordinator, works in the Development Department and helps to manage our properties. She is responsible for overseeing conferences, the Jerusalem Banquets and the Jerusalem celebration of the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem.

     

  • DANIELA HOFFMAN Director of Eagles' Wings Germany

    Daniela Hoffmann is involved in strengthening and expanding the work of Eagles’ Wings as Director of Eagles’ Wings Deutschland e.V. In light of recent growing antisemitism throughout Europe, the mission and work of Eagles’ Wings in Germany has become even more important, and we look forward to continuing to partner with believers in this strategic nation to mobilize support and prayer for Israel, and advance the kingdom of God.

  • JOE GREEN SENIOR VP OF DEVELOPMENT

    Pastor Joe Green has been involved in significant Christian leadership for the past 30 years, and in the last five years has become increasingly involved in Jewish-Christian dialogue and cooperation in support of Israel.
    He serves in reaching out and being a resource to pastors/leaders, developing strategies to advance the global Jewish/Evangelical dialogue, and sending Millennial leaders to Israel to connect them to the roots of their faith.

  • KELLY FLEMING Director of Partner Relations

    Kelly has been involved in ministry, missions, and non-profit work for over 18 years. She has worked with several international ministries and large non-profits.  Besides the years of experience in other organizations, she has also been a faithful partner of Eagles’ Wings for many years, and truly believes in the mission. She also brings to her role a genuine love for people, and a desire to serve and advance this global movement to bring God’s love and hope to many in Israel and around the world.

  • ASHLEY RAUMAKER
    ASHLEY RAUMAKER Media & Communications Strategies

    Ashley serves with Eagles’ Wings on the Media Team, Communications Strategies and as a Graphic Designer. She is a graduate of the International House of Prayer University (IHOPU)  where she majored in “House of Prayer Leadership.” She also served on staff at Heart of David with Rick Pino & Jose Diaz. She has done missions in 7 different countries 2 being extended trips. She has a heart to see worship arise to the ends of the earth and for Jerusalem to arise and shine as a beacon to a lost generation.

  • JACQUELINE SCOTT
    JACQUELINE SCOTT Director of Social Media

    Jacqueline serves as the Director of Social Media. She is involved with strategic social media and digital marketing and implementation for all Eagles’ Wings brands and conferences.

  • Emily Boyd
    Emily Boyd Travel Advisor

    Emily Boyd is a Travel Advisor with Eagles’ Wings Travel. With a love for Israel and travel and a passion for God’s heart, she has been helping to bring pastors, leaders, and their congregations to Israel for incredible adventures of a lifetime — a trip everyone must take at least once in their lives!

  • ALBA RAMIREZ Office Manager

    Alba serves as Office Manager for the Eagles’ Wings Buffalo headquarters. In addition to her serving as part of the ministry team, she has a heart for young people and discipleship.

  • DANIEL KUBIAK Video Editor & Content Producer

    Daniel serves as the video producer for Eagles’ Wings. He graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in Film and Media Production and has worked in film and photography for several years. Danny has worked with the Buffalo Film Commission and owns a photography company, “Danny Kubiak Photography”.

  • BEN NICHOLAS MEDIA DEPT AND PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR

    Ben serves at Eagles’ Wings on the media team as well as personal assistant to the Director. He is also actively ministering as a worship leader at the Tabernacle. Serving at Eagles’ Wings, Ben has been able to travel the world while worshiping The Lord.

     

  • KAYLYN LANIER XIONG
    KAYLYN LANIER XIONG ISRAEL INITIATIVES AND PASTORS TRIP COORDINATOR, ISRAEL EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR

    Kaylyn is vitally involved in connecting with pastors and leaders to continue to network and create opportunities for partnership in educating Christians of all ages about Israel and strengthening pro-Israel support in the Christian world. She also serves as a pastor on staff at Hope Community Church in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

  • MATTHEW PICCIRILLO
    MATTHEW PICCIRILLO Director of Finance

    Matt is the CFO/Finance Director for Eagles’ Wings. With years of both banking and bookkeeping experience, he brings a keen analytical mind and attention to detail to all aspects of Eagles’ Wings finances.

  • AMY CUMMINS
    AMY CUMMINS Travel Advisor

    Amy is an Eagles’ Wings Ministry Travel Advisor for our Israel Tours. She enjoys collaboratively equipping pastors as they lead their churches step by step – up to Jerusalem. Forever changed, congregations experience the awe and wonder of being in The Land!

  • SAMANTHA REED
    SAMANTHA REED Travel Advisor

    Sam joined the team in 2022 and serves as a Travel Advisor for Eagles Wings helping churches and individuals book trips to Israel. She also serves alongside her husband Doug, as he is the Pastor of the Tabernacle in Orchard Park.

  • Isaac Stearns
    Isaac Stearns Social Media and Travel

    Isaac has been a part of Eagles’ Wings from the start. He is a gifted pianist, drummer and guitarist. Isaac serves in the Media and Travel Depts. He loves to travel to Israel and lives with his family in Buffalo, NY.

  • Daniel Stearns
    Daniel Stearns Media and Administration

    Daniel is completing his High School studies while he serves on the Eagles’ Wings team. He is a gifted guitarist and serves in the Media Dept and Administration. He loves to travel to Israel and lives with his family in Buffalo, NY.

  • Michael Stearns
    Michael Stearns Social Media and Administration

    Michael is completing his High School studies while he serves on the Eagles’ Wings team. He is a gifted drummer and pianist. Michael serves in the Social Media Dept and Administration. He loves to travel to Israel and lives with his family in Buffalo, NY.

  • Bryan Rivera
    Bryan Rivera Warehouse Manager and IMB Coordinator

    Bryan has been a part of The Tabernacle family for a number of years and serves with the Young Adult ministry and leads their dance team. He recently graduated from The Kairos School of Ministry (KSOM) – Young Adult Leadership program. Bryan is now a part of the Eagles’ Wings team and serves as the Warehouse Manager and Itinerant Ministry Bookstore Coordinator.

  • Dava Santos
    Dava Santos Travel Advisor

    Dava is an Eagles’ Wings Travel Advisor for our Israel tours. She has 30+ years of experience in ministry and serving apostolic leaders in non-profit organizations. Her love for Israel and the Jewish people was planted in her heart at a very young age. She enjoys helping others experience life-changing trips to Israel and is a true intercessor and watchman on the wall for Israel and our Nation.