The EDGE is the Youth and Young Adults’ ministry division of Philadelphia Full Gospel Assembly (PFGA). Our youth group consists of over 50 young men & women who have a hunger and passion for serving Christ. We believe that Jesus Christ is the only way to enter Heaven and it is our mission to share the gift of salvation with those who do not know of Christ’s love. The Bible calls on the children of God to be salt and light and to live an extraordinary life while here on this earth. Whether it is through our Bible studies, our “EDGE Excursions”, outreach events, or fellowship nights, our goal is to fully equip the young people to live this extraordinary life with Jesus Christ giving them the EDGE to do so.Edge operates under the leadership of our Youth Pastor – Pr. Jacob Mathew (a.k.a Pastor Jake)
Weekly Edge Meetings
Weekly Edge meetings are held in the PFGA Youth Hall on Saturdays at 7 PM. Currently, Pastor Jake is going through a series of topical studies on various issues that the youth of today faces from a Biblical perspective.
Whether you are new to this City or you’ve been here all your life, there is a place that God has established in this city for you to call home. It is a place where you can connect with God and others, a place where you can find help, hope, healing and health. This is Philadelphia Full Gospel Assembly, situated at the North-East part of the City of Philadelphia- the City of brotherly love.
At PFGA we’re all into loving Jesus and people just like you! We are a bunch of young bloods who have responded to the high, holy and heavenly call of Jesus Christ. A call that has transformed our lives, therefore we are all about “changed lives”. Some of us have been on this journey for years while others have just started this awesome journey of transformation.
Here at home, we are more focused on who we worship (Jesus Christ), than how we worship. Our worship style is a mix of traditional and contemporary and is meaningfully expressed through our body, soul and spirit. We place great emphasis on the Word of God, believing that it has the power to save, heal, guide, deliver and transform our precious lives.
Friend, it is such a privilege to follow Christ Jesus why???? Because, He was the Only One who died for us on the Cross, while we were yet sinners, He was the Only One to defeat death and be resurrected for all eternity and He is the Only One to ascend back to where He came from (Heaven) and He will be the Only One to come back to receive those who have accepted Him and their Lord and Savior. As a church, we await in hope for our soon coming King-Jesus Christ.
We are so excited what God is doing here at our church. This year we focus on our theme- word BUILD. We plan to build the 3 Big B’s- Belong, Believe and Become. I am excited for the great things that God is going to do for us here at PFGA. We believe that every believer must be planted at a local church. If this is God’s perfect place and season in your life……then respond to His gentle voice with no fear. We look forward to meet you.
If you plan to visit the church please feel free to call me. We would be happy to give you a tour of the church building, introduce you to the leadership of our church and also explain the various ministries offered at the church.
In Christ,
Jacob Mathew (Ps. Jake)
Pastor- PFGA English Service
Raised in Muscat and in Kerala, India Pastor Jake was born on Ides (15th) of June, 1978 in Kerala, India. He moved to the United States in 2007 and he is happily married to Mrs. Miriam Mathew and they are blessed with two adorable sons- Joshua Jacob Mathew and Micah Jacob Mathew. Pastor Jake has been serving God for the past twelve years in India and in the U.S. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Mangalore, India and a Masters in Bible and Theology from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Dallas, TX. He is a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God. He currently pastors the English service and the youth of PFGA.Life Motto(s): To Know Christ and to make Him known
Favorite Quotes:
“It is finished”- Jesus Christ, on the Cross.
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” Missionary & Martyr – Jim Elliot
Favorite Book:
The Holy Bible
Favorite Person: Jesus Christ
First Job:
Marketing Executive at Cambay Spa and Resorts, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, INDIA
First Car:
2005 Nissan Altima
First Motorcycle:
Yamaha RX100 (India), and Kawasaki Vulcan 1500cc (USA).
Regular Starbucks order:
Tall Mocha please
Contact Info:
C- 713.408.8980
E- Jacobmathew2013@gmail.com