Bishop John & Carolyn Hanson

John Hanson and his wife, Carolyn, reside in Thompson CT where he has served as the Bishop (Lead Pastor) of Acts II Ministries since 1996. He attended 2 years at Jackson College of Ministries and then earned a B.S. in Special Education and Elementary Education, graduating summa cum laude from Texas State University. He has served as a teacher, a principal, an associate pastor, a pastor, a district presbyter, and a district superintendent.

Carolyn was raised in the home of a church planter and attended Jackson College of Ministries. She has taught Sunday School and youth, homeschooled her son, and served as pastor’s wife and District Ladies Secretary. She currently oversees Ladies Ministries, Children’s Ministries, and Music Ministries.

Elders Terry & Dorothy Hardt

Terry and Dorothy Hardt are the founding pastors of Acts II Ministries. You can read more about them on this website’s “Our History” page. They have been in the ministry for over 50 years and have planted churches in multiple states. They have also served in several district positions. They are currently honorary elders at Acts II Ministries and also lead an Hour of Prayer & Care group.

Elders Dennis & Susan Bousquet

Dennis Bousquet Sr. and his wife Susan live in Danielson, CT.  Dennis graduated from Bartlett Vocational Trade School and in 1970 he enlisted in the United States Navy Seabees where he served until 1976 when he was honorably discharged. He has been involved in ministry to the addicted. He is an elder and licensed minister at Acts II Ministries, oversees and leads multiple prayer groups. He also leads a weekly Veterans Bible study at the church.

Susan owned and operated “Restored Order” a professional organizing service and managed the start up and running of a nonprofit organization called “Empower New England”, teaching basic life skills. She has been active in the church in the areas of children’s ministry, ladies’ ministry, and several areas of outreach.  She currently assists her husband in teaching home Bible studies, and leading/overseeing home prayer groups.

Elders David & Debbie Ford

David Ford was born in Southbridge and moved to Thompson 33 years ago. He is a master electrician and managed 2 large recycling centers for about 20 years. As a member of the local assembly for over 40 years, he has fulfilled many roles in the church, is currently an elder, and oversees multiple prayer groups.

Debbie Ford has been a resident of Thompson for 33 years. She graduated from Baypath majoring in fashion design, worked in the public school system as a teacher’s assistant for special education, and substituted as needed. She ran a home-based business for 10+ years, taught Sunday school for several years, and is an elder in the church.

Elders Nathaniel & Doniece Hardt

Nathaniel Hardt and his wife, Doniece, reside in North Grosvenordale, CT. Nathaniel graduated from Jackson College of Ministries in 1981, earned his B.A. in Spanish from UConn, and then a Masters in Spanish from CSUS. He teaches Spanish at SHRHS. At Acts II Ministries, he has coordinated a Spanish ministry, and presently serves as an elder overseeing multiple prayer groups.

Doniece graduated from Jackson College of Ministries in 1981, then earned an Associates in Childhood Education. At Acts II Ministries, she served as the Children’s Ministries overseer for several years, and then the library and bookstore manager. She presently fills the role of administrative assistant and bookkeeper.

Elders Tim & Michelle Tremblay

Tim & Michelle Tremblay reside in Putnam, Connecticut with their daughter Hannah. He owns a residential painting business. He has been attending Acts II ministries since 1977 and has been a licensed minister since 2004. Tim oversees multiple prayer groups, teaches in Children’s Ministries, and teaches and preaches as called upon.

Michelle homeschools their daughter and also works a part time job. She presently fills the roles of church treasurer and Children’s Ministries teacher. She assists her husband in leading/overseeing weekly prayer groups.

Youth Ministries Team

Acts II Youth team is made up of Nathan & Diana Hardt and sibilings Zachary and Jaci Savary. They lead an active youth group and are highly involved in state-wide youth events, as Nathan is the CT District Youth President.

Children’s Ministries

David Jr & Letrice Ford

David & Letrice oversee a team of teachers and teaching assistants who do a great job of making the Bible real and understandable to students at their age level. Classes are available every Sunday.