Emily DeAngelo
Adult Ministry Director - Women
Emily DeAngelo joined the Orchard Hill Church Adult Ministry Team in August 2018 as a part of the Adult Ministry team. She felt welcomed by the Orchard Hill family immediately upon moving to the Pittsburgh area in January after 21 years of living in Carlisle, PA.
Emily has 30 years of experience as an educator and is devoted to knowing God and making Him known to others. Before moving to Pittsburgh, she served as Director of Creativity and Curriculum for Children’s Ministry at Carlisle Evangelical Free Church, where she equipped and prepared volunteers for children's ministry. Prior to this she served in various roles as a teacher in homeschooling, private and public sectors. Emily holds an Education Degree from North Central College, Naperville, IL, and has received theological training from Evangelical Theological Seminary, Myerstown, PA.
She and her husband, Cory, have 5 grown children, living throughout the United States. They enjoy traveling to spend time with them.
Content from Emily
A garden can’t grow on sunshine and rain alone. It needs a gardener—someone to pull weeds, chase pests, and water roots in dry spells. In the same way, our souls need the attentive care of the Good Gardener. In her reflective blog, Emily DeAngelo draws us through the biblical gardens of Eden, Gethsemane, and the garden tomb to show how God meets us in our weeping and tends to our weary hearts. Whether you're wrestling with sorrow or simply battling weeds, this piece is a reminder that Jesus is always at work—restoring, pruning, and preparing us for the day we walk with Him in the garden where every tear will be wiped away.
In her insightful exploration of Malachi, Emily DeAngelo unpacks three transformative themes—minutes, marriage, and mindset—challenging us to examine how we worship, honor our covenant relationships, and fix our thoughts on Christ's redemptive promise for our everyday lives.
Russ Brasher and Emily DeAngelo explore John 20:24-31, revealing how Jesus compassionately meets Thomas in his doubts, demonstrating that our questions aren't obstacles but opportunities for deeper faith. Their message offers profound hope that Jesus isn't intimidated by our uncertainties but instead uses them to strengthen our belief, encouraging us to bring our doubts directly to Him rather than hiding them.
Forgiveness stands as one of humanity's most challenging yet liberating acts. This exploration delves into transformative stories—both ancient and modern—to uncover the profound healing that occurs when we choose forgiveness and how it isn't just something we give to others; but gift we give ourselves.
Looking to strengthen your walk with God? Emily DeAngelo unpacks the powerful DWELL framework - a practical approach to growing in faith. From understanding the role of God's Word to experiencing a meaningful church community, this heartfelt guide offers clear steps for anyone seeking a more intimate relationship with their Creator.
Emily DeAngelo explores the biblical concept of Jesus as the Light of the World, examining how He dispels spiritual darkness and transforms lives through salvation. She weaves together personal insights, biblical references, and practical applications to show how believers can both experience Christ's light and reflect it to others in a dark world.
Discover the profound connections between Jesus' "I AM" statements and the echoes found in the Psalms, revealing His divine identity and purpose. Dive into this exploration to deepen your understanding of how the Old Testament illuminates the New Testament, offering comfort and strength for your faith journey.
“Gold for His honor, And frankincense for His pleasure, And myrrh for the cross He will suffer.” These are some of the lyrics from the song, How Many Kings, by Downhere. Gold. Frankincense. Myrrh. What is the significance of these gifts given to the newborn Savior of the world?
Imagine the taste of melt-in-your-mouth mozzarella balls covered with seasoned olive oil to remember this church word: anoint. This word is most frequently used in the Bible with a special sense to set people or objects apart or consecrate them for service to God.
I am not a preacher, but I am preaching truth to myself these days! I’m not preaching carefully crafted sermons with three solid points and illustrated stories. Rather the message to myself is a simple truth about who God is and what that means for me today.
In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul commands his fellow Christians to lovingly speak truth to their fellow church members. So why does this matter and what might speaking the truth in love look like in a post-truth world where truth has become relative?
Dr. Kurt Bjorklund, Emily DeAngelo, Katie Thomas, and Jenna Bajuszik each teach on the startling history of some women God chose to include in the ancestry of Jesus the Messiah.
Has anyone ever asked you to “pray hard” for a concern in their life? When this has been asked of me, I have honestly wondered what it means to pray “hard.” What does that even look like, and why would it matter in prayer?
“What is a Woman?” seems to be the current cultural question of the day since the release of the Daily Wire’s documentary. In this film, experts are interviewed to answer this single question, and repeatedly the “gender-affirming” doctors, therapists, and activists fail to define womanhood. Why?
Jesus promises that those who are willing to hear and keep the words of His love letter to His church will be blessed! Nancie Guthrie’s book, Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation, has helped me recognize the blessings of Jesus in the words of this prophecy.
Emily DeAngelo explores whether we come to Jesus or He initiates with us through three Gospel accounts where Jesus takes someone's hand to heal and transform. She hopes readers will discover how Jesus does for us what we cannot do ourselves—lifting us from sickness, death, and isolation into abundant life through His compassionate touch.