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Hi there friend!Thanks for wanting to get to know us! Each member of the pastoral team here at STN brings something unique to the mosaic that is SaveThe Nations. Our unique blend of experiences, both life and ministerial as well as our genuine desire to bring all people to the knowledge of a graceful and merciful Savior and passion to develop believers towards their destiny helped prepare us to walk with you on this journey we call "life". We're not perfect not by a long shot but we're certainly honored God would call us to pastor this church;we love people and all align under this one simple belief: YOU WERE BORN FOR GREATNESS. We are awed that God will allow us to co-labor with him to bring the greatness in you to fruition.
Pastors Ken and Lisa Albin founded Save the Nations Church with a handful of committed people who gathered in a home on September 17, 2006. Though God had put a vision in their hearts to plant churches, it was during one of the most trying personal and economical times that God led them to launch the church in South Florida. Abandoning human logic, their faith compelled them to invest everything they have into what is now a powerful community of faith. After just 4 weeks they moved the Sunday service to Western High School where they met until December of 2007, when God blessed them with their current location in Davie, Florida. Pastor Ken was born in New York and moved to Florida at the age of seven where his parents soon divorced, which left him deeply hurt for many years. During this time, Ken being Jewish went to Hebrew school and Temple regularly. At the time of his Bar-Mitzvah, many confirmed a calling as a “rabbi” or “cantor”. It was soon after this that Ken’s grandparents met the Lord at a full Gospel business men’s meeting. With momentum that came from above, Ken’s Dad accepted the Lord as well as his mother who was is now serving the Lord full time in Messianic Jewish ministry. Ken being moved by his now “born again” Dad, was open to hear the message that changed Dad’s life. In the summer of Ken’s sophomore year at Nova High school in Davie Florida, Ken met Jesus who radically changed his life as well. After a radical conversion ken began to attend Church where in youth group he met his “life partner” Lisa. Ken has been faithful to the house of God ever since then. He has served in Children’s ministry, Youth, Worship, as well as in Associate and Senior Pastor roles for now over twenty years. Pastor Ken has an earned Bachelor of Theology from International Seminary and his Masters Degree from Liberty University. He is also an accomplished singer/songwriter who has written over 100 songs. Pastor Ken has a heart to reach and empower people with the Word of God. As Founder and Lead Pastor of Save the Nations, he desires to inspire, instruct, resource and release people into the destiny God has for them. Pastor Ken is a down-to-earth communicator of the Word, who unashamedly speaks kingdom truth with revelation and relevance. Pastor Lisa is a third generation preacher’s kid. Her family are all in ministry and this is the only thing she’s ever known. Pastor Lisa has a powerful prayer anointing and is known to battle in prayer for the things God has promised her and others. She is a dynamic teacher and preacher and has spoken locally and nationally. She has a heart to train and mentor women on how to balance their lives today, which she does with a unique fiery style and grace which complements her husband Ken greatly. Together they work as a powerful team building a special place where people from all nations can worship and use of their gifts for the expanding of God’s kingdom. Pastors Ken and Lisa have been married since 1982 and have one daughter, Brittney who graduated from Southeastern University and is herself involved in worship ministry. Pastor Ken authored his first book "You Are Born For Greatness", which may be ordered on Amazon.com. Click here to order Pastor ken's book from Amazon.com Make sure you have given us your email to get Weekly Wisdom from Pastor Ken & Lisa via email. Pastor Ken and Lisa are available for speaking engagements to couples in ministry, men and/or women's ministries. Email us for more info at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Damian Martinez, originally from the Bronx in New York, is a dynamic and energized young man with a heart to guide youth and children back to their Abba Father. At a young age, his family moved down to Miami Beach, FL where he lived in a violent home with an alcoholic and drug-ridden father. At the age of 11, leaving very violent and deadly living circumstances, with his mother and brother they left Miami Beach and moved to Lake Placid, a very small town in central Florida. It was there where Damian accepted Jesus as his Lord and grew in discipleship at the First Assembly of God. By the age of 14, he had an encounter with God that forever changed who he was and his destiny, being called into the ministry during a time of prayer in his own bedroom. A first generation Pastor and the only one among his entire family, he graduated from high school in 2004 and continued to be a volunteer student leader in that church’s youth ministry. Staying at home for one year and attending a community college, Damian with several other young adult leaders in Highlands County also started a countywide young adults bible study called Elevate. It grew to over 100 college students in less than a year that spanned across many denominations and fused the unity of many churches and church leaders in Highlands County. From there, he attended Southeastern University and graduated with a double major in Practical Theology and Church Ministries and a double minor in Youth Ministry and Business in 2008. During that time, he was a part of several leadership organizations on campus including: SEU Preaching Team (traveling through central Florida preaching in RV parks and churches), F.I.R.S.T Teams Leader and Mentor (campus-wide freshman discipleship groups), and Adoration (a bilingual worship ministry, trumpet player, and the group’s spiritual leader). Damian has also traveled as an evangelist to bring the message of the Kingdom of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout his college career at several youth ministries in Florida and along the east coast of the USA. Once he graduated in 2008, the Lord led Damian to become part of the church plant with Pastor Ken and Lisa at Save The Nations in Davie, FL. Currently, he is responsible for the overall development and operations of God Rocks, STN's Children's ministry and Rise Up Youth Ministry, the cutting-edge youth ministry of STN. Damian is poised to make a huge impact on the surrounding community with his relevant and innovative ideas, and true love of ministering to this age group. He also is an entrepreneur, and has started his own successful motivational speaking business with RISE UP! Motivation. Speaking at schools, assemblies, conferences, and anything that deals with youth is an obvious passion in Damian’s life. You can visit www.riseupmotivation.com to learn more information about having Damian and RISE UP! Motivation come speak at your school assembly, leadership conferences, workshops, graduation ceremonies, Red Ribbon Week, D.A.R.E. week, etc. He also loves to joke and have fun, has the GO-power of the energizer bunny, and currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Pastor Damian is available to speak to youth groups in schools and churches and recently wrote a book "Is Your Face In The Book" which you can purchase here. Find out more about his speaking ministry here.
Pastors Hiram and Liz have over 23 years of ministry experience mostly in New York City and before joining STN were church planters with their own church in Hallandale Beach for three years affiliated with Assemblies of God. They joined the vision of Save The Nations in July 2008. Pastor Hiram who serves as Senior Associate Pastor is a gifted teacher, preacher, and musician. As a percussionist, he was involved in many Christian bands including Orchesta Xariz, La Cosecha, and Morning Star. He was the lead drummer of his home church, Primitive Christian Church in NYC for many years as well as the Founder of DESTINY youth ministries at his home church which became a city-wide known ministry ministering to youth leaders in the Tri-state area through its annual conferences. Pastor Hiram also served as Executive Director of Vision Urbana, the community outreach arm of Primitive Christian Church as well as Director of the Urban Youth Fellows Program at the Latino Pastoral Action Center (LPAC) and after September 11th was a Crisis Counselor at LPAC’s House of Healing helping New York residents rise up after the devastating attack on the city. His wife, Pastor Liz serves as the Executive Pastor responsible for operations, finances and various other aspects of this growing church working closely with the lead pastors to bring their vision for this house to life. Due to her background in faith-based nonprofit organizations, she is working on growing the church’s 501 c 3 outreach arm to the community, The Dream Center of South Florida. With a passion for the development of women, she is the Founder and CEO of The Center for Emerging Female Leadership a women's leadership development organization operating in NY and Florida since 1996. She also oversees the Women's Ministry of STN...Girlfriends. Since 2005, Pastor Liz who is known for her "keepin it real" speaking and writing style, has been informing and inspiring women nationally as a regular columnist for various magazines, Contributing Editor for PRISM magazine and a Consulting Editor for Outreach Magazine both national magazines for church leaders, pastors and church planters. In 2007, Outreach Magazine named her one of the Faces of the Future, she was the only woman on the list. Dr. Liz has also written academically with a chapter in Latino Religions and Civic Activism and Azusa Street and Beyond 100 Years of Commentary on the Global/Pentecostal Charismatic Movement which was highlighted at the Azusa Street Centennial. A passionate teacher and advocate for education, she's been an adjunct professor at two well known Christian universities in NY, DC and South Florida, an Academic Dean at an online distance education school and most recently as a mentor/advisor for students at Bakke Graduate University, all schools were dedicated to serving those in urban ministry. Pastor Liz is also a Board member of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition. Pastor Liz who is a charter member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (South Broward Alumnae), has a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from the New School for Social Research, a Master of Arts in Management with an emphasis in Nonprofit Management from the Regent University School of Business and an earned Doctorate in Education in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She has done post-graduate work at Fordham University School of Religion, Indiana University Center of Philanthropy and the Blanton Peale Graduate Institute for Pastoral Counseling. In addition to all Pastors Hiram and Liz do, they count their family as one of their most important roles. Married since May 1990, these New York City natives love to spend time together with their family and friends. They are the parents of two very different boys, Samuel (15) who is homeschooled and Daniel Jeremiah (DJ-13) who is a special, special needs child. Together they enjoy the benefits of a Godly and wholesome family in West Miramar, FL. Both Pastors Hiram and Liz are available to speak at retreats, conferences, leadership seminars. To find out more about Pastor Liz inquire here and for Pastor Hiram email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Pastors Felix & Rosario Villamil have been serving God as Pastors of The Vine of the Lord (an AG church) for 12 years. Pastor Felix came to know the Lord in 1991 and his life was changed forever and his passion to share the Word of God became his first priority. They have both studied four years in the AG Theological Institute. Their call is to share the Word of God, His mercy, His forgiveness, His love and to connect people to Jesus Christ for a personal relationship with him. As Associate Pastors responsible for the Spanish ministry of STN, they have committed to unite and follow the vision of the house and to continue to work tirelessly as they have all the prior years, to offer God a service of excellence and to create an environment for the Latino community in South Florida where they can find the love of God. They are originally from Connecticut and have three beautiful daughters. First official service is Sunday, Jan 8, 2012. For more information on service times, visit here. Los pastores Félix y Rosario Villamil han estado sirviendo al Señor como Pastores de la Iglesia La Viña del Señor, una Iglesia de las Asambleas de Dios, durante los últimos doce años. El Pastor Félix conoció al Señor Jesucristo en el año 1991 y desde entonces su vida cambió y la pasión por compartir la Palabra de Dios se convirtió en su principal prioridad. Ambos, Pastor Félix y Rosario Villamil completaron sus cuatro años de estudios teológicos en el Instituto de Teología de las Asambleas de Dios. El llamado de Dios a sus vidas es el de compartir la Palabra de Dios, su misericordia, su perdón, su amor y el de llevar al pueblo a una relación personal con nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Como pastores asociados responsables del ministerio STN-Español, se han comprometido a unirse y seguir la visión de los Ministerios de STN y de trabajar incansablemente como lo hicieron en los años anteriores, para ofrecer un servicio de excelencia a Dios y crear un lugar para la comunidad latina del Sur de la Florida donde puedan encontrar el amor de Dios. Ellos vinieron originalmente desde el estado de Connecticut y tienen tres hermosas hijas. El lanzamiento oficial de STN-Español será el Domingo ocho de Enero. Para más información sobre los servicios haga click en Service Times en nuestra página de internet.
Originally from Brazil, the Ferreira's have been planting seeds for Christ under the ministry of Cristo Vive in Palm Beach County. They join the ministry of STN due to their hearts for the nation of Brazil. They are a young, vibrant couple hungry to see the Portuguese community for Christ. Services for the Portuguese community begin Jan 1, 2012 at 6 PM. Originário do Brasil, o de Ferreira foram plantando sementes de Cristo sob o ministério de Cristo Vive em Palm Beach County. Eles juntam-se o ministério da STN devido a seus corações para a nação do Brasil. Eles são um casal jovem e vibrante com fome para ver a comunidade Português para Cristo. Serviços para a comunidade começar Português 1 de janeiro de 2012 às 6 PM |
Kenneth and Lisa Albin (Founders & Lead Pastors)
Damian Martinez ( Youth Pastor)
Hiram and Elizabeth "Liz" Rios (Sr. Associate/Executive Pastor)
Felix & Rosario "Rossyn" Villamil (Associate Pastors, Spanish Ministry)
Miguel & Lillany Ferreira (Associate Pastors, Portuguese Ministry)