Meet Our Staff

Executive Staff

Executive Director

Rev. Dr. Larry Pickens

A native of Chicago, Dr. Pickens earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from North Park University, a Master of Theological Studies and a Master of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry from Chicago Theological Seminary, a Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law and a Certificate of Ecumenism from Bossey-The World Council of Churches.

As general secretary of the United Methodist General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns, he was the ecumenical staff officer for the denomination. He represented the denomination on the Executive and Central Committees of The World Council of Churches and in leadership roles of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA. He served as the ecumenical director of the Lehigh Conference of Churches, based in Allentown, Pa., from 2014 through Sept. 2020. He is also credentialed in the Penn Northeast Conference of the United Church of Christ, based in Palmerton, Pa.

Dr. Pickens and his wife, Debra, have a daughter, Jessica, who is presently a therapist at the University of Maryland at College Park.

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Support Staff

Jacqueline Alexander

Executive Assistant

Jacqueline Alexander is a resident of Hampden Township in Cumberland County. She has owned and operated multiple businesses over the past 18 years. She began Hampden Beauty Supply in June of 2014 and has recently opened a storefront located on the West Shore in downtown Mechanicsburg PA. 

Her long-term goals are to partner with local hospitals and oncology departments to be the wig supplier for their cancer treatment and hair loss patients. She has recently partnered with Radiant Hope, a local non-profit organization that helps those dealing with various cancers by offering Hope boxes filled with prayer and other items needed during the hard times of dealing with chemotherapy and/or radiation. She is also venturing into government contracting opportunities as well.

For her duties as an Entrepreneur for the past 8 1/2 years, Jacqueline is being presented the award for Soaring Entrepreneur Trailblazer from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Harrisburg chapter. A recognition she is very honored to receive.

Jacqueline is experienced in the areas of business and finance, executive/management assistance, property and leasing management, employee onboarding, and vendor interaction.

She has been a member of The Bridge of Faith International Ministries for the past 18 1/2 years and was positioned as Armor Bearer for Pastor Sheila D. Harris for 5 1/2 years. 

Jacqueline’s goals are to continue growing her business as well as become a valuable asset to the Pennsylvania Council of Churches.

Debbie Magliette

Building and Service Department Manager

My wife, Rosemary and I recently moved back to the Harrisburg area after a 5 year hiatus in Lewes, Delaware near Rehoboth Beach. We have 6 children, 5 in-law children, a granddaughter, and a Yorkie-poo. This move back to PA has put us much closer to all of them.

I came out of retirement to be part-time Administrator for our Church for the last 3 years and for 9 months of 2021 as Administrator for a Presbyterian Church also in Rehoboth Beach.

I have my Master’s in Human Resource Management and Bachelor’s in Natural Science.

My career has spanned Human Resource Benefits Specialist/ Manager within the healthcare industry as well as 15 years as a Manufacturing Engineer for a Pharmaceutical company. Also, my wife and I owned a very successful Bed & Breakfast in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

In my (free) time I do volunteer work in the community, read, garden, occasional crafts and work on the never-ending home projects.