ADL wants your vote! 

As a member-based organization, you (our ministers/members) vote on who leads our organization into the future. Take a moment to get acquainted with the candidates and then submit your vote!

  1. Review the candidates below
  2. After reviewing all candidates, click the button at the bottom of this page to submit your vote. 
  3. Please vote for at least seven (7) candidates.

NOTES:
Only current ADL minister votes will be counted.
You will be asked to provide some basic information to verify your current ADL minister status.
There are 7 available positions. Please be prepared to vote for 7 candidates.

ADL Core Values

These are the principles that guide behavior, assist, and support the ADL. 

  • Commitment to the Greatest Degree of Love
  • Contribute to the Greater Good of ADL
  • Exemplify integrity in everything we do
  • Pursue teamwork with shared vision and purpose
  • Embrace openness, trust and candid communication
  • Support the ADL organization with constructive ideas, suggestions and feedback
  • Actively work to introduce and invite lightworkers to join ADL
  • Support fellow ministers through Divine Love, healing and guidance as a demonstration of the Greatest Degree of Love

Candidate Bios

* = Current board member running for re-election

JoAnn Elf Pessagno

*Rev. Dr. JoAnn Elf Pessagno

Chapel #91
Rockville MD

Elected to the Board of Trustees in 2013, I have served as Secretary for two years and as President for six years. As a Community Association Manager for 14 years working with boards of directors, bylaws, resolutions, employees, accountants, and contractors, I have contributed my experience in this field and transferred it to ADL updates to bylaws, agendas for meetings, added Robert’s Rules of Order to meetings, to ensure all trustees have a say on each topic.

This current iteration of trustees is one of the finest groups I have ever worked with and I would be privileged to serve with them or with newly-elected board members again. My success as a professional community association manager (minimizing complaints from 240 owners of million dollar condos) is a transferable skill in managing, along with fellow trustees, a non-profit ministerial organization with almost 700 ministers. It is always my honor and privilege to serve this beautiful ADL community.



Michael Tobolski

*Rev. Michael Tobolski

Chapel #713
Mount Airy, MD

I work to have a positive impact on the world through my spiritual and physical talents and efforts, and bring these gifts to actively support and grow ADL.

With my extensive business leadership background, I provide business counsel, organizational and strategic planning support, and assist with leadership/management, financial review input, and support conference planning efforts. Skills include organization, strategic planning, leadership and management, a financial background, along with past non-profit board experience.

On the spiritual side, I am a Reiki Master and Spiritual Counselor. Raised in a traditional religion, I soon began searching for a spiritual home that was not fear-based, and eventually found ADL.

Currently, I am a Vice President in a global non-profit working to empower women-owned businesses around the world.

I work to integrate business and spirituality in all aspects of life, and I find that ADL provides a community of strong spiritual support and growth. ​



Miche Restaino2

*Rev. Miche Restaino

Chapel #1810
Albuquerque, NM

I feel it is a great honor to serve our organization and my fellow ministers as a ADL Board Trustee. I have been very happy to offer my services in various ways over the past several years and would be happy to continue for at least a few more years. Particularly in the capacity of Board treasurer, as this is a position I feel highly qualified for, and I will gladly continue to provide guidance and input to our Board and to the National Office, as our organization grows stronger and more steady into a future of serving Divine Spirit and humanity in the Greatest Degree of Love.

I have recently served as National Conference chair, and have attended many annual conferences. My experience in event planning and management, finance, strategic plan execution, and team-building will continue to guide me if I am given the opportunity to continue serving on your ADL Board of Trustees.



Carrie Hinson2

*Rev. Dr. Carrie Hinson

Chapel #1600
Orlando, FL

As your current BoT secretary, I review, take notes and prepare meeting minutes for the Board to review, and later make any revisions as necessary. I work seamlessly with the other Trustees to accomplish common goals and move through tough situations.

I would like to continue serving the ADL community in whatever role the Holy Spirit has for me. I am an asset to the Board due to my background in Board operations and management.

I have a background in legal, document review and Board operations in Florida. As a Licensed Community Association Manager, I am also aware of and accustomed to using parliamentary procedures at meetings. I am skilled in note taking and in meeting minutes. I have a strong background in budgeting, fiscal projections and reserve funding. My background is in mental health counseling and management. I am a well rounded candidate who is able to deliver on the best of the spiritual and physical world.



Stacy Bourgeois

*Rev. Stacey M. Bourgeois

Chapel #631
Lilburn, GA

I have worked in public health for over thirty-three years, twenty-nine of which has been in management and supervision. I have incorporated my spiritual work, as a catalyst, in the workplace since this is where most people spend much of their time.

My areas of expertise include but are not limited to: (1) Developing and implementing efficient and effective organizational systems and processes, (2) Strategic planning, (3) Developing, managing, and reviewing budgets and grants, and (4) Targeted recruitment.

Additionally, I have served on the ADL BoT since 2018 after being encouraged to do so by Rev. Dr. Barbara Hanshaw during the ADL Conference at Camp Kanuga. Although she had transitioned years before, I felt her encouraging me to join the BoT…loudly, clearly, and very persistently.

Since joining the BoT, she has continued to channel through me. So, channeling our beloved co-founder has humbly been my greatest contribution to ADL.



Margaret (Peg) Gordon

*Rev. Dr. Peg Gordon

Chapel #537
Windham, ME

I have institutional memory. I love the ministry; I take my oath very seriously. My commitment is based on knowing we bring Love to the world. My main objective is to make good solid decisions based on ethics and Love. I would like to continue finding ways to strengthen our ministry and our oath of service to all humankind.

My key strengths are my relationship with our ministers. I have always been able to bring people together for the greater good. I have professional experience in training, technology, problem solving, intuitive solutions, team-building and organizational development.

During my time as an ADL minister I have been involved on several boards, the Education and MEC committee, Conference Committees, as a ministerial and DDMS mentor, Prayer Ministry, Angel Squad, and Minister Connection. It is always my first priority to serve, and it would be my honor to continue to serve on your Board of Trustees.



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*Rev. Dr. Karen Turek

Chapel #1956
Reno, NV

I am honored to be a past and present member of the Alliance of Divine Love’s Board of Trustees. My contributions during my tenure include organizational and financial planning, monitoring the financial health of our organization, and participating in bylaw revisions. These revisions ensure the best interest for expansion in an upward pattern of growth and prosperity, and for clarifying the mission and purpose of ADL.

I regularly attend and present at our annual National Conferences. As a continuing BoT member, I will assist in providing growth continuity and development for an ever-stronger organizational base, as we continue to grow in the physical and spiritual realms.

I believe my greatest strength is my commitment to work diligently, and cooperatively, with my fellow Board members as I utilize my independent decision-making and objectivity skills. I also have an extensive background in law, entrepreneurial and management experience, and organizational skills as an events coordinator and facilitator.



Dallas

Rev. Dr. Dallas Teague Snider 

Chapel #2087
Birmingham, AL

Leadership is bridge building, relationship building, listening to Divine guidance and acting upon that guidance. This practice led me to chair the Annual Conference in Kanuga 2018, the year following my initial ADL ordination. The doctorate program unveiled the revelations throughout my in-depth studies, revealing my own supernatural healing and my spiritual gifts as a soul bridge, intuitive coach, and healer.

Today I am committed to moving as guided by the Divine on a day-to-day basis. I believe that Divine Love has a voice that should be included on the national stage for peace with other major inter-faith organizations around the world. The Alliance of Divine Love should be a light for all spiritual seekers. Strategic vision, fostering community and providing a space for continual spiritual growth.

In addition to my heart of service, I bring entrepreneurial and event planning, marketing and public relations experience, strategic planning and facilitator skills.



ADL-Mentor-AutymnReneeAllen

Rev. Dr. Autymn Renee` Allen

Chapel #1030
Garland, TX

Although I was a seasoned educator and sales rep for educational publishers, my vow of service to God changed everything for me in 1996. My journey since ordination continues to be one of amazing transformations and experiences integrating spiritual wisdom into the physical dimensions of my life. And, with each ministerial class or doctoral student, I grow into fuller contact with God in ways that continue to surprise.

My ministry focuses on my Life4 Coaching System based on vibrational healing which facilitates spiritual, mental, emotional and physical growth. With my husband the Alliance of Divine Life is our 501C3, offering a variety of spiritual classes.

I have served ADL in the past as a member of both the Spiritual Examining Committee and the Education Committee. I am happy to serve ADL ministers as a BOT member.  I am eager to share my spiritual, educational & internet skills with you.