Our Board


Caren has been in ministry for over twenty years and is the visionary founder of Acts of Faith Ministry and Bride of Christ Encounter. Her passion is to share the love of God through His beloved Son, Jesus Christ.
She has a love for biblical history and takes every opportunity to share her knowledge with others. She also enjoys hiking with her husband and spending time taking day trips with just the two of them.
Caren Apple
Visionary Founder
Angie Anderson
Co-founder & Prophetic Ministry Director
Carina Fortin
Watchman on the Wall
Tina Musto
Public Relations




Carina is our Watchman on the Wall- watching and praying over the Encounter from beginning to end; making sure that every need is met.
She enjoys being the bass player on her church's worship team as well as cross stitching, crocheting and playing video games with her adult children


Angie has served in the prophetic ministry for most of her Christian walk. She has studied under multiple key ministers like Graham Cook, Shaun Boltz, and Scott Webster. She has also completed inner healing training, in Bethel SOZO, and Immanuel Approach.
Angie has been BOCE's chef since 2017. Her love of cooking shows through a true servant's heart.
She loves riding her horse when she finds the time and hiking with her husband, John.
Tina is our Public Relations Ministry Leader. She will lead the pack in boldness and courage to go anywhere the Father leads to get His message out about His ministry, "Bride of Christ Encounter." She has a deep hunger to share her personal testimony of the revelation of Jesus as her Bridegroom to anyone who would give an ear. She has a heart of worship and a voice like an angel.
In her spare time, you will find her outside, in nature, enjoying all of God's creation. When she is home, she is most likely hosting friends and family with her amazing husband, Tim.
Our Leadership
Our Administrator's role is to help ensure smooth transitions in between Encounters and present a flawless presentation. She has a passion for detail and creativity. Her servant heart allows her to thrive in this ministry.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking/baking, party planning, and spending time outdoors with her husband and dogs.
Jennifer Reardon
Administrator
Melissa Chapman
Prayer Ministry Director




Melissa believes that the power of prayer is THE most powerful weapon against our enemy that tries so hard to disrupt our lives and make our faith ineffective. She is truly a prayer warrior and carries the very heart of our Savior that He has for each of His brides; that they would truly know God as a loving Father and His beloved Son as their one true Bridegroom.
Melissa is also a Co-leader of a support group at her church that focuses on what stands in the way of living out our identity in Christ.
Your 2025 Bridesmaids












Joann Priest
Prayer & Prophetic Ministry
Donna Brown
Bridesmaid
Nancy Stanfill
Bridesmaid
Jamie Anderson
Bridesmaid
Oralia Levinson
Bridesmaid
Janet Farrar
Bridesmaid


Joann is one of our ministers who help in making sure that each Encounter is covered in intercessory prayer. She is always available to give an ear to anyone who would like to share their heart in a more private setting.
She enjoys traveling and will take every opportunity to share His love wherever she goes.
Anne has a deep passion in making sure each bride has an amazing experience during each Encounter. She loves to serve God and takes every opportunity to be a blessing to everyone around her.
Anne loves spending time with her husband and her four amazing children. And as a pharmacist, she enjoys sharing the love of God and praying for those who ask for prayer.
Anne Bilicki
Event Designer
Though Nancy is quiet by nature, her servants heart speaks volumes when it comes to sharing the Father's love through His word. She is an amazing baker, and is an assistant to our chef when needed.
In her spare time, you will find her sewing, knitting, or taking in a good book.
Oralia has a servant's heart for women's ministry. She loves lifting women up so that they can live fully in God's plan.
Though her priority is being momma to her beautiful children, she never misses an opportunity to minister to others and that is why she has such a passion for The Bride of Christ Encounter.
Janet is one of those special servers that love to help in any way possible. She has a gifting for crafting and gives her best to each project that God lays on her heart.