Leadership

Don, a native of West Columbia, South Carolina,  has led The Refuge, Vicenza since September 2023. He has spent over 30 years as a Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Church Administrator. He has pastored in Palatka, Florida, Chicago, Illinois and Lynch, Kentucky. He is single and enjoys traveling, watching sports and all things South Carolina Gamecocks.

Jeff Mirabal leads our production team. Jeff is married to Sylvia Mirabal and they have 2 adult children. Jeff is a avid Las Vegas Raiders fan.

Sylvia leads our First Impressions Welcome Team; this “Texarican” knows how to extend a cheerful and encouraging welcome every week to everyone entering our center!
Shaking a hand, giving smiles and hugs with a kind word is her specialty!  Loving God and loving people at The Refuge Vicenza is where you’ll find her!

Enid was born and raised in the  Atlanta, Georgia area.  Enid has been living in Italy on and off since 2009. She grew up in a Pentecostal church, but surrendered completely in her later years. She is extremely excited and looks forward to serving the Lord, The Refuge, Vicenza, and the community with all that God has created within her. She currently teaches Physical Education at Vicenza Middle School and also coaches basketball. She is proud mother of 2 sons, Aiden and Adrien.

Nate was born and raised in Miamisburg, OH. He spent his youth involved in
student organizations like Younglife and Cru. He has 3 years experience as Summer Camp Leader.  He played college football. His hobbies include fishing, traveling and board games.

Yamileth leads our kid's ministry here at The Refuge. Yamileth is married to Harold and they have 4 children.

Aimee Mitchell leads our ladies ministries team. She is married to Mitch Mitchell and they have a beautiful daughter named Lycoln. 

Brannon was born and raised in Merced, CA and Fort Mitchell, AL. He
spent his youth and collegiate career involved in various sports and has experience coaching and mentoring youth through high school level athletes. His hobbies include, fishing, hunting, and travelling abroad.

Dylan, a native of Red Bay, Alabama and the oldest of six siblings, Dylan has been on the journey of servant leadership since childhood. He leads with humility, discernment, and a heart for others—equipping and encouraging others to serve faithfully and grow in Christ together.

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