John Colonnello is the Student Pastor at New Life AG and is married to his wife, LeeAnna, for 8 years.  They moved to Athens in March 2007 from Staten Island, New York.  They have been in Youth ministry for over 7 years in NYC.  They both attended Zion Bible Institute in Barrington, Rhode Island.  PJ also has a Bachelor Degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry Technical College.  PJ is a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God.  PJ was miraculously healed of a severe head injury in 1996, which changed his life forever and drew him closer to Christ.

LeeAnna Colonnello has a Bachelor Degree from Zion with a major in Children’s ministry.  She also travelled for 3 years with the school’s singing and drama team, along with leading their choir.  LeeAnna is a gifted worship leader and piano player.  She has also been in children’s ministry for over 7 years.  She is also a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God organization. 

PJ and LeeAnna are big NY Yankees fans, but they're even bigger young people fans.  Their goal is to see young people come to Christ and grow closer to Christ and fulfill the mission that each one is called to do.