Faculty
President
Mike
Signorelli
As a pastor, Mike is the founder of V1 Church, a vibrant and growing community of believers across the globe. With physical church locations in Long Island, Brooklyn, Miami, and Northwest Indiana, he also has a global church community with hundreds of online watch parties meeting weekly. V1 was listed at No. 26 in Outreach Magazine’s “Outreach 100 Fastest-Growing Churches” in America in 2023 and has been called the “fastest-growing church in America” by INJOY Stewardship Solutions.
Mike is an accomplished author, having self-published several books that have been well-received by audiences around the world. After the success of his self-published works, he signed with a major publishing house to produce his next book, Inheriting Freedom, which releases in October 2024. His writing is insightful and poignant, and he draws from life experiences and the truth of the Bible to encourage believers to pursue freedom in Christ.
After escaping the poverty of his early years, Mike was motivated to help young families thrive. Seeing many people struggle for basic necessities in New York City Metro, he and his wife Julie responded by creating a non-profit called V1 Community Impact. Consequently, the foundation provides a Christmas miracle to hundreds of people in shelters between Brooklyn and Long Island. In addition, hundreds of families receive food monthly through the foundation’s philanthropic work.
In 2023, Mike wrote and directed the movie The Domino Revival, based on his own life story. The compelling documentary traces how he received his call to ministry as a young child from impoverished beginnings and eventually grew to lead a worldwide revival alongside other revivalists. The film played in over 1000 theaters nationwide and moviegoers experienced healing, deliverance, salvation, and canceled suicides.
Aside from his work as a content creator, filmmaker, pastor, author, and philanthropist, Mike is also a sought-after speaker who travels the world speaking at church gatherings, conferences, tent revivals, and festivals.
Mike and Julie have two daughters, Everly Faith and Bella Joy. They currently reside in New York City.
Dean
Edwin
Perez
Edwin Perez is a pastor, author, and blogger deeply passionate about seeing communities transformed through the message of the gospel. Born and raised in New York City, Edwin felt a strong calling to ministry at the age of 16, which led him to Northpoint Bible College. His time there was marked by a hunger for a deeper understanding of God’s word and a commitment to sharing it, traveling across New England and the tri-state area to speak and minister.
Edwin is the author of “Restoring the Walls: How to Rebuild and Renew Your Relationship with God,” a book that guides readers through the process of spiritual disciplines and establishing a deeper connectedness with God. His writing reflects his desire to help others rebuild their faith and strengthen their identity in Christ.
After earning his Bachelor’s in Biblical and Theological Studies, Edwin continued to pursue his passion for theology at Fuller Theological Seminary, where he obtained a Master of Divinity. He is now furthering his studies as a Doctoral student at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, focusing on theological studies and ministry practice.
Edwin has dedicated much of his ministry to reaching the unreached in his hometown of New York City. As the Dean of V1 College, he is actively involved in guiding and mentoring the next generation of students, helping them navigate their paths in ministry with wisdom and purpose.
Beyond his academic and ministry pursuits, Edwin is an avid reader and book collector, a coffee enthusiast, and enjoys staying active. He is married to Jocelyn, and together they have two wonderful sons, Elijah and Ethan.
Professor
Josh
Hamstra
Josh Hamstra has been an executive leader and C-Suite operator for over 15 years, with a passion for building up people through teaching, mentorship, and accountability. He brings extensive experience in developing and leading regional, national, and global teams across various sectors, including large companies, churches, and nonprofit boards.
Josh currently serves as the Executive Pastor at V1 Church, where he leverages his strategic leadership skills to guide the church’s vision and operations. He holds a Diploma of Ministry (DipMin) and a Certificate IV in Ministry (CertIV) from Hillsong International College.
Professor
Julie
Signorelli
Julie Signorelli is the co-founder of V1 Church alongside her husband Pastor Mike. She is the Director of V1 Community Impact, providing food to families through NYC and Northwest Indiana food pantries. Providing Christmas gifts to thousands of families living in New York City and Long Island shelters. She is also the global worship pastor of teams at all our V1 church locations for V1 Worship, which just signed with Dream Records.
She is the founder and leader of Free Women Collective, V1 Church’s women’s ministry, which reaches over 4500 women through broadcast, connect groups, and in-person gatherings. She is also a full-time wife, full-time homeschool mom, and full-time revivalist.
Julie is a graduate from Purdue University with a bachelor’s in Communication/Public Relations and has an MBA.
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