Alive Radio hosts are pastors, teachers and leaders from local churches and ministries throughout the Capital Region. Each brings a Scriptural and unique perspective about matters of faith in Jesus Christ.

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• Pastor Ray Barnett – “Time for Truth”
• Sister Euthia Benson – “A Word for Today”
• Melvin Brown – “Hope Chat”
• Barbara Garro – “Five Minutes with Jesus”
• Pastor Tim Harper – “New Jerusalem: LIVE”
• Harvest Christian Ministries – “This is the Day”
• Peter Hussey – “Planning for Retirement and Eternity”
• Jezreel International – “Miracle Moments”
• Pastors Jerry & Kelly Lynn – “Reach Out, with the Lynns”
• Pastor John Massey Jr. – “The Encourager”
• Pastor David Moore – “Grace Minutes”
• Alicia Purdy – “The Matter at Hand”
• Homer Purdy – “The Prayer Room”
• Pastor Tre & Christina Staton – “Empowered”
• Pastor Paul and Carolyn Tebbano – “Sold Out”

Pastor Ray Barnett

Pastor Ray Barnett has served in the Amsterdam, NY area for over 30 years. As the founding pastor of the Time For Truth Ministries, his desire is to see a true Biblical New Testament church in our modern days, founded on the love of the brethren, and has labored to that end through times of blessing and adversity.

Sister Euthia Benson

Sister Benson is the pastor of True Witness Apostolic Church in Albany. She is a prayer warrior with a heart on fire for the Lord. Her program “A Word for Today” airs on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Melvin Brown

Melvin Brown is host of “In His Presence” that broadcasts every other Monday at 4:45 p.m. He also hosts a YouTube channel.

Barbara Garro

Barbara is an accomplished academic, author and artist. Her morning devotional series “5 Minutes with Jesus” will challenge your faith and increase your understanding of the Lord and Savior.

Pastor Tim Harper

Pastor T.L. Harper pastors New Jerusalem Home of the Saved Church in the heart of the Sheridan-Hollow/Arbor Hill community of Albany. Pastor Harper and his wife, Pamela, along with Evangelists Lumpkin, Olds and Petty, offer Bible-based and Spirit-led teachings and exhortations. Pastor Harper’s broadcasts feature and array of Gospel music in combination with the Word of God.

Harvest Christian Ministries

Located in the beautiful mountains in Southern Vermont, Harvest Christian Ministries of Bennington, was established in 1979 by Pastor Bob and Linda Lebert. Their program “This is the Day” airs at 6 a.m. and midnight every weekday.

Peter Hussey

Peter is a Certified Financial Planner ™, an investment professional, as well as a New York State licensed, life insurance, health insurance, and variable annuity representative. He holds the FINRA General Securities Principal license 24 and is designated an office of supervisory jurisdiction (OSJ) for the NEXT Financial Group, Inc. He has been working with individuals and businesses in the area for several years and has over 25 years of professional experience in the financial services field.

Jezreel International

Jezreel International (JZRL for short), is a non-profit, humanitarian aid organization based in Albany. The vision for Jezreel was realized in September of 1996 as a response to seeing the dire straits of the poor in the former soviet union. Since that time, Jezreel has been divinely privileged to have shipped desperately needed medical and hospital supplies, food, clothing, furniture, building supplies, personal care and hygiene products, baby products, toys, new shoes and sneakers to over 40 nations in need. In addition, they are a resource for area rescue shelters for battered women, drug and alcohol rehab facilities, pro-life pregnancy centers, inner-city ministries & food pantries. They are proud to support several veterans’ relief organizations in the Capital Region.

Pastors Jerry & Kelly Lynn

Pastors Jerry and Kelly are the hosts and teachers on our weekday program “Reach Out with the Lynns”. For them every day is exciting, as they see the Lord’s mighty hand at work.  Pastoring at Reach Out gives them the opportunity to be readily available to any and all. Pastor Jerry was an Army captain in the Vietnam war and Pastor Kelly is a Registered nurse.

Pastor John Massey Jr.

Pastor John and his wife, Joan, began Redemption Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith as a home Bible study held at their kitchen table in. They lead by example. Because of their commitment to the Word of God and their caring counsel, many have come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and countless lives have been transformed. Pastor Massey hosts “The Encourager” – that airs on Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. and Fridays at 2:30 p.m.

Pastor David Moore

David Moore is Lead Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Malta. After a life-changing conversion experience at the age of 18, David, together with his friend Eric Handel, started a Bible Study in their home town of Burnt Hills, NY.  This Bible Study eventually grew to become the church which it is today, Greater Grace Community Church.

Alicia Purdy

Alicia is a multi-media journalist, author and speaker who uses her decades in the journalism field to inform, educate, inspire and encourage the body of Christ. Alicia writes and produces “The Matter at Hand” on Alive Radio. In 2021, Alicia campaigned for election as Mayor of Albany, NY. She is the author of “The Way of the Worshipper” and is the publisher of www.TheWayoftheWorshipper.com both of which focus on creating a deeper connection with the Lord in praise and worship. Alicia is currently working on her first fiction novel and is married to Alive Radio’s Director of Operations, Homer Purdy, and together they have five children.

Homer Purdy

Homer Purdy is the Director of Operations at Alive Radio. After decades in the corporate world, Homer stepped away from a career as a leadership development trainer for Fortune 500 companies and moved into ministry at Alive Radio, following the call of God for a new path and a new season in his life. He is a talented musician and dynamic speaker who ministers locally at City Harvest Family Church in Albany, NY, and hosts the popular program “The Prayer Room” on Alive Radio where he ministers and prays over the people of the Capital Region as they call in to share their needs- many of which turn into praise reports. Homer and his wife, Alicia, have five children and one cat, named Chester.

Pastor Tre and Christina Staton

Pastor Tré and Christina are the founders and pastors of Empire Christian Center. The Staton’s are a dynamic duo of preaching, teaching, mentoring and worship. Pastor Tré has a tremendous heart for the lost and believes that the House of God should function in fullness of power and excellence. “Pastor C” carries a great passion for Women’s Ministry and has worked diligently to create conferences, events, and mentorship programs that inspire and foster spiritual, financial, emotional and intellectual growth and wholeness within women. Their program “Empowered” airs three different times on the weekends.

Pastor Paul and Carolyn Tebbano

Pastor Paul is the founder and Senior Pastor of Harvest Church. Along with his wife, Carolyn, Pastor Paul has served in ministry for over 50 years. He has a passion for souls and for proclaiming the Good News worldwide!