Gift of Life
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Dr. Aqui is a board-certified Clinical Pathologist who specializes in Transfusion Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Maryland. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2001 and completed her residency in Clinical Pathology, also at the University of Pennsylvania, in 2004. She went on to complete a fellowship in Transfusion Medicine and a postdoctoral fellowship, studying T cell activation in the Laboratory of Dr. Carl June. She joined the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2006. Dr. Aqui’s research interests focus on the immune system’s response to novel and emerging therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, including adoptive T cell therapy and immunomodulatory agents. Her clinical practice focuses on transitioning patients with sickle cell disease and thalassemia to adult care. Dr. Aqui is an active member of several societies, including the American Society for Apheresis, the American Society of Hematology, and the AABB. The Reverend Dr. Rodney B. Rowland is a native of Camden, NJ. He attended and graduated from The King's Christian School in Cherry Hill, NJ, received his Masters of Business Administration and Biblical Counseling and Masters of Arts Degrees from Liberty University, and a Doctorate of Theology from North Carolina College of Theology. Pastor Rowland accepted Christ at the early age of 12, and was divinely called into the Gospel Ministry. He was licensed to Preach in December 1996. He served as Pastor of Gethsemane Church of Woodbury for 3 years. and was installed as Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church on December 6, 2009. Pastor Rowland was instrumental in purchasing Macedonia's new church building at 351 High Street in Westville, NJ in December 2011, and incorporated the organization as a 501c3. He also founded the WOW (Without Walls) Early Learning Center which operates out of Macedonia Baptist Church. Macedonia Baptist Church serves as a campus of the Moody Bible Institute & Trinity Bible College. UnderPastor Rowland's leadership, he has licensed seven Ministers, four of which he ordained. He currently serves as Catechist & Chair of the Permanent Council for the Progressive Baptist Convention of NJ. In addition, he is a member of the Bethany Baptist Association, the General Baptist Convention of New Jersey, Second Vice President of the Minister's Conference of Woodbury & Vicinity, Bishop Darryl Robinson's Yesha Ministry, the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. and Ebenezer Missionary Union. He is also a Certified Instructor for the Sunday School Publishing Board (Nashville, TN). Pastor Rowland's ministries include the Awana Club; Joseph's House Homeless Ministry; and the Food Bank Ministry. Dr. Rowland has served in many community initiatives including Chair of Camden's March for Jesus, The Bright Star Housing Corporation, County Workforce Investment Board, and the Faith Base Collaborative of Camden, NJ. He oversees two Spanish Churches and serves as the Chairman of the Trustee Board for the Bethany Baptist Association of New Jersey. Pastor Rowland has been recognized numerous times for his work in the ministry. Some of his awards include: President's Diversity Award, Legislative Commendation, Merchant of the Month Award, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Service Award, the Edwin Hawkins recognition award, and the State of New Jersey Deacons Award. Pastor Rowland said "From humble beginnings to this milestone in the Gospel Ministry, I'm just a humble Servant of God, thanking and praising Him for allowing me to serve and minister to His people at Macedonia Baptist Church and Community Outreach, Inc. My goal and mission on this joyous journey is to spread the Gospel - the Good News to everyone, that they might know God, be saved, delivered and set free by His power." His favorite Scripture is Romans 8:38-39 "I am persuaded.......". |
Angela Pipersburgh
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Angela is a market-leader pioneer who has successfully pioneered the Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in five US locations with the distinctiveness of being governed by Kingdomcentric best principles. She has personally managed the start-up, growth and development of her three brands; Kingdom Chamber of Commerce, Shaddai Marketing and Communications and AngelaPipersburgh.com, two of which have achieved international presence. Angela has a proven record of accelerating business performance and profitability through aligning people and resources with stated initiatives. Through the Chamber, she has participated in the start-up, growth, and development of entrepreneur ventures both nationally and internationally for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Angela also organizes and manages national and international training events designed to facilitate personal growth and development. Angela established the Kingdom Chamber of Commerce to encourage, build-up and strengthen Christian business owners to operate their businesses by faith and stand as witnesses for God in the marketplace. The Chamber serves as a vehicle to bring Believers together to advance the Kingdom of God and their individual enterprises for the Lord Jesus Christ. Partners of the Chamber are committed to growing their business with Biblical principles. Angela currently resides in Cherry Hill with Paul, her husband of 21 years, and their two children Hailey and Daniel. She is a sought-after advisor to business owners, confidant to pastors and ministry leaders, and a conference speaker. |