OUR LEADERS
At Urban Mission we adhere to a "servant leader" model of leadership. By this we mean that our leaders are servants first and leaders second. Each one of our elders and governing board members also serve in a variety of ways throughout our church family. We believe this is the example that Jesus set for us as He said, "The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve and give His life as a ransom for many." (Mark 10:45)
David and Ruth Brudnicki, Senior Leaders
David and Ruth Brudnicki serve as the Apostolic Senior Pastors of Urban Mission Church. They are visionary leaders whose heart is to see the Kingdom of God advance in Jersey City and spread throughout our nation. They are passionate about equipping believers so that the supernatural gifts in each person will come into a full manifestation and demonstration of God’s love.
In addition to his leadership role at Urban Mission, David is also a Market Place Leader with a Masters degree in Technology Management and is currently working on a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Serving as a regional leader at Verizon, David carries the Kingdom of God beyond the boundaries of traditional church into the marketplace. He is the author of “Here Comes the Bride,” his first book, which challenges us to reach our full potential as the Governmental Body of Christ.
Ruth serves as a Senior Pastor at Urban Mission. She is a Prophet who operates in a strong Seer and Intercessory anointing and is raising up and equipping prophetic warriors for the Kingdom of God. She is also an Interpreter of Dreams.
David and Ruth have been married for 32 years. They live and minister in Jersey City along with their three children, Hannah, Jeremy and Hadassah, whom Ruth homeschooled for 18 years.
John and Susan Rovetto, Senior Associate Leaders
John and Susan serve as Senior Associate Leaders of Urban Mission Church. Their greatest desire is to see revival in our city, state, and nation. They have helped coordinate and mobilize many community outreaches over the years and spread the Kingdom of God by serving on others.
John is a Senior Elder and Administrator and has served as Urban Mission Leadership for over 40 years. He also has 35 years of experience in accounting in the market place.
Susan serves as Senior Associate Pastor to Urban Mission. Her heart is to see transformation in and beyond Jersey City. She serves as an Intercessor and is on the Deliverance Team at Urban Mission. She is also a Market Place Leader for over 30 years at a law firm in North Jersey where she is the Director of Operations.
John and Sue have been married 32 years and have two grown children, Rebekah and John Michael (married to Marissa Rovetto). They are also the proud grandparents to Emily Karla Ghobrial, Rebekah’s daughter.
Al and Ronnie Iannuzzi, Senior Associate Leaders
Al and Veronica serve as Senior Associate Leaders of Urban Mission Church. They possess a deep passion for the advancement of the Body of Christ and the culture of heaven in New Jersey. They have a long, rich history of pursuing God and greater levels of intimacy with Jesus.
Al holds a Doctorate degree in Environmental Policy and has over 30 years experience in Market Place Leadership at a major pharmaceutical firm. He is a published author and serves in the Gideon’s organization and prison ministry.
Veronica is a Prophetic Intercessor and is on the Deliverance Team at Urban Mission. She is also the Lead Coordinator of the Prophetic and Prayer Ministry Teams. She serves the Body of Christ and the community with her whole heart.
Al and Veronica have been married 30 years and have three children, Alphonse, Marissa (Married to John Michael Rovetto), and Gianna and are actively involved in raising up many spiritual sons and daughters into God’s kingdom.
Jeremy Brudnicki, Associate Pastor
Jeremy Brudnicki serves as Associate Pastor, Youth Ministry Leader at Urban Mission and as a Young Life Leader. Jeremey has a passion for God and sharing the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.