Pastor, Evangelist & Missionary: Patch Manchester Community Leader

MANCHESTER, CT — Without community leaders, Manchester wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Marie A. Wesson, a reader who nominated Rev. Eleanor M. Kalinsky.

How do you know this community leader?

She was my Youth Pastor for 13 years, my Pastor for 25 years, and my friend for 48 years!

What does this community leader do?

She is the Pastor of the Full Gospel Interdenominational Church and President of World Wide Lighthouse Missions. She is a Pastor, Evangelist, and Missionary.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

Rev. Kalinsky has been a Youth Pastor, is currently the Pastor of our wonderful church in Manchester, CT, has traveled to many countries to help the poor, and has helped many ministers and churches in the USA. Her selfless and complete dedication to God and her ministry has helped to change lives world-wide, mine included, as she teaches and preaches the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

Even though she doesn’t see herself as a hero, Rev. Kalinsky is certainly one in my book. Her heart of love for people and their needs is indescribable. She selflessly gives of herself day and night for others. I can’t tell you of the times she’s been there for me as a young person and for my family today. There have been times of tragedy and loss in my life, that I know I never would have made it through without my Pastor by my side. I feel she should be recognized for her incredible life-long integrity and devotion to God and humanity far and wide.

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