Cornerstone Staff
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Rev. Abel is a native of the Bronx and grew up as an active member of Butler Memorial United Methodist Church. She received her Master’s of Divinity Degree from Drew Theological Seminary in May 2016. She has a Master’s of Science in Social Work from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University. She served in the U.S. Air Force for 12 years. She also worked in the City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau as the director of youth programming. Rev. Abel previously worked as a Ministerial Assistant to youth and young adults at First United Methodist Church, Mount Vernon, NY. From January 2014 to September 2016, she also served as the Children’s Minister and Student Pastor Intern at Church of the Village where she worked closely with pastors, parents and volunteers to develop a progressive Christian education and worship experience. Before being appointed to Cornerstone, she was Pastor of Woodycrest UMC in the Bronx, NY.
Rev. Abel has a passion for young people and has significant experience with youth and families. She is the founder and developer of the Timothy Project: A Rites of Passage for Young Men, and Deborah’s Academy for Young Women. She is focused on community ministry. We look forward to her presence among us and offer her a warm welcome with outstretched arms.
