Charles Elliot and Wilbur Hoak were two preachers who were used from time to time. Brother Buckley left and went to New Kensington and Bro. Milton Cooper became pastor of the mission in July of 1933. However because of poor health, he left May 13, 1934.

After seeking the Lord for His will, Brother Stewart resigned his job in Ohio and returned to pastor the Freeport Full Gospel Mission for four years.

Brother John Hardt was called to be the new minister in 1938 and almost from the beginning of his work here, he felt we should seek larger quarters to worship in. On December 14, 1939, the Eddy Building on High St. was purchased. The church was dedicated on April 14th & 15th in 1940. Brother Hardt felt we should move up from being a mission to become a full fledged church, so the name was changed to "The Freeport Gospel Tabernacle."

At the time that Brother Hardt felt led to leave, Brother Gould become pastor of the church on April 6, 1942. The "Gospel Gleaners Program," broadcast from the Butler radio station, was organized under Brother Gould and remained many years after he left.  In September of 1949, Brother Gould resigned. He left to go to Greenville, South Carolina, but his ministry there was not to be very long. He died a young man, but the world was a better place because he had been there.

Again the Lord was good to the church in Freeport by sending us a man like Rev. Charles Shaffer who accepted the pastorate on October 16,1949. During Bro. Shaffer's ministry, the church continued to grow until it had outgrown the Eddy Building. On April 5, 1953, Easter Sunday, a ground breaking service was held for a new church. On April 5, 1954, the new sanctuary became a reality known as the Freeport Gospel Tabernacle. Brother Shaffer resigned in November of 1958.

Reverend Ralph Peterson became the pastor on December 17, 1958. Just as Reverend Peterson moved to Freeport, flood waters from the Allegheny River and Buffalo Creek had covered the lower end of Freeport and had risen to within six inches of the parsonage. The furniture had to be stored for days and his family had to move in with members of the church. Reverend Peterson resigned as pastor June 1, 1961.

Reverend Clyde DeArmitt was the next pastor. His only daughter who was a teenager at the time had been bedfast since birth. She was totally dependant on their care. Reverend DeArmitt said: "This may seem like a cross to you that the Lord has given us, but it is not, for we count it a joy to care for her."

As time went on, Reverend DeArmitt became sick but continued to minister as long as possible. Reverend DeArmitt went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 1963.

In August 1963, Reverends Albert and Marie Skymer came to the church with Brother Skymer preaching in the morning and Sister Skymer preaching at night. The Skymer’s left the pastorate on April 5, 1964. For a short while, another husband and wife team filled in until the church found the mind of the Lord for a new leader: Brother and Sister Earl Douglas.

Rev. Philip Bongiorno became pastor here on May 27, 1964. In the latter part of 1965, the mortgage on the church building was satisfied, two years earlier than expected. With the debt of the church satisfied, it was time to look for a new parsonage. The new parsonage was soon purchased and Brother Bongiorno and family were the first to move into it. Brother Bongiorno left the church to become Superintendent of the Pennsylvania/Delaware District of the Assemblies of God in Harrisburg.

Bro. Walter Stuart was called here to minister, but his stay only lasted two years. The Bible tells us in one place "God was looking for a man..." Now the church was looking for a man, and the board found one in the person of Brother Samuel Freno who came to us in August, 1971. He put a high value in the Word of God and the moving of the Spirit and it was no secret that he lived the way he preached. The church had grown to the extent that it became known that something had to be done in the near future.

Many properties were checked out and finally the church body agreed to purchase part of the Beale Farm, twenty-one acres to be exact, on Beale Road. Mr. Beale agreed to sell this property which borders on the new Route 28 expressway, interest free. This alone was a great achievement for the church. Several meetings were held on the newly purchased ground and because of the awareness of the presence of the Lord that was sensed there, the church felt confident that they had made the right choice.

Brother Freno had a vision for expansion, but he felt another should carry the torch from here on. He left in June of 1980.

Reverend John Kuert, or better known as "Pastor John," came to us in August 1980 with a vision that far exceeded our imagination. From the first, you could see he was go-getter and sometimes it takes this type of person to get the job done. The property was paid for and the next great act in this story was to see a multi-purpose recreational building erected. Ground breaking was held March 21,1982 and the Family Life Center came into being. The dedication was held June 19,1984.

When we moved to the Family Life Center, Sunday school space was scarce so it became necessary to plan to build a wing onto the building. A member in the church came forth and offered to give the finances to build the wing in memory of her father. On April 6, 1986 we had the ground breaking for the wing and it was dedicated on September 26, 1986.  Increased attendance led to the building of a new Sanctuary.  Groundbreaking was on May 29, 1988. Two more building phases took place in the 90's. The connecting classroom wing was built in 1992 and the Christian Academy wing was dedicated in 1998.

Today, under the leadership of Pastor John for the past 25 years, Evangel Heights has become a dynamic church that has reached thousands of people throughout the Alle-Kiski Valley. The Easter musical drama has developed into a major production in the area. The Christian Academy is training almost 300 students academically and spiritually from the Sonshine Preschool to Senior High. Through the radio station of Praise910AM WAVL, the church is touching countless thousands and getting stronger. A wide varity of ministries for children, youth, and adults provide a balanced program for the entire family. At present, the ministry staff of associate pastors includes Jeff & Lisa Bogaczyk, Gary & Linda Bracewell and Lorna & Dan Albanese. These are dedicated servants who minister faithfully with Pastor John & Sandy to the great congregation of Evangel Heights.

When the Millennnial Ministry Center is completed, the church will have a facility with over 75,000 square feet. Overseas they have built thousand of square feet of churches, Bible schools, and Children's Ministry Centers. In addition, they have supported over 80 missionaries in 40 countries.

As we celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Church in 2005, it also marked 25 years of ministry for Pastor John and Sandy. The Lord has blessed them and their family immensely throughout these years of ministry in the Freeport/Sarver area. Both of their children, Lisa and Jonathan, are serving God and called into ministry with their spouse. To God be the glory and praise forever and ever!