About us
our vision
VISION OF UNTO FULL STATURE MINISTRIES
““The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.” – Luke 6:40 KJV
It is easy to agree with the first half of this word, but what about the latter part? A more modern translation states “but when he is fully trained, he will be like his teacher”. This is the call that is upon every child of God: to become fully trained as… “unto full stature”. These are not little children but “fully grown”, mature sons of God that have yielded themselves to the process of training and growth to be as the Master.
Further, God is seeking for this people, for those who desire personal growth and development, and to mature corporately as, “a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish”. Eph. 5:27
This church is to be a people who, as the apostle Paul states, are “…reaching forward to those things which are ahead,” and are “pressing toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus”. Phil 3:13-14
Thus, the vision of UFSM is for a Church that, in this hour, is growing up into full stature: “the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ”. Eph. 4:13
This involves both an individual and a corporate (local church) calling.
INDIVIDUALLY
Believers are called “to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.” Rom 8:29
CORPORATELY
The Church is called to be “His Body, the fullness of Him that fills all in all.” Eph 1:23 God is working to equip and build up the Body under the headship of Christ
CORPORATELY – HIS BUILDING or TEMPLE
“In Whom (Jesus Christ) the building fitly framed together grows unto a Holy Temple in the Lord: in whom you are also built together for a habitation of God through the Spirit Eph 2: 21-22
CORPORATELY- HIS BRIDE
“… that Christ loved the Church, and gave Himself for it, that he might sanctify it and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, and that He might present it to Himself a Glorious Church, not having spot, or wrinkle or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish” Eph 5:25-27 This is a people who have given themselves toward a proper preparation so they might be made ready, as a bride for her husband.
our vision
VISION OF UNTO FULL STATURE MINISTRIES
““The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.” – Luke 6:40 KJV
It is easy to agree with the first half of this word, but what about the latter part? A more modern translation states “but when he is fully trained, he will be like his teacher”. This is the call that is upon every child of God: to become fully trained as… “unto full stature”. These are not little children but “fully grown”, mature sons of God that have yielded themselves to the process of training and growth to be as the Master.
Further, God is seeking for this people, for those who desire personal growth and development, and to mature corporately as, “a glorious church not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish”. Eph. 5:27
This church is to be a people who, as the apostle Paul states, are “…reaching forward to those things which are ahead,” and are “pressing toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus”. Phil 3:13-14
Thus, the vision of UFSM is for a Church that, in this hour, is growing up into full stature: “the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ”. Eph. 4:13
This involves both an individual and a corporate (local church) calling.
INDIVIDUALLY
Believers are called “to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.” Rom 8:29
CORPORATELY
The Church is called to be “His Body, the fullness of Him that fills all in all.” Eph 1:23 God is working to equip and build up the Body under the headship of Christ
CORPORATELY – HIS BUILDING or TEMPLE
“In Whom (Jesus Christ) the building fitly framed together grows unto a Holy Temple in the Lord: in whom you are also built together for a habitation of God through the Spirit Eph 2: 21-22
CORPORATELY- HIS BRIDE
“… that Christ loved the Church, and gave Himself for it, that he might sanctify it and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, and that He might present it to Himself a Glorious Church, not having spot, or wrinkle or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish” Eph 5:25-27 This is a people who have given themselves toward a proper preparation so they might be made ready, as a bride for her husband.
This is the burden of Unto Full Stature Ministries: to develop in this day individual disciples and a corporate body with a vibrant passion to see God’s purposes fully established in their lives…moving beyond religion and unto the experiential reality of their high calling in Christ Jesus.
“Him we proclaim warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ!” Col. 1:28
our history
HISTORICAL TIMELINE, CALLING & MINISTRY – by Dan DeVitis
HISTORICAL TIMELINE, CALLING & MINISTRY – by Dan DeVitis
We seek to connect with those of a like mind and kindred spirit by way of interaction on the website or by specially arranged meetings. We ask for prayerful support and candid feedback from those receiving this ministry.
leadership
our team
Dan Devitis
Daniel P. DeVitis has served in ministry for 45 years. Since 1972 he has overseen a home church, Immanuel Fellowship, Shippensburg, PA, where he currently resides with his wife Petra. He was a professor of Geography and Earth Science at Shippensburg University until his retirement in 2003. While at the University he served as faculty advisor to the Student Christian Fellowship for over 30 years. He was fortunate to serve closely in ministry with Sergio Valori as senior elders in Christ Ministerial Fellowship for many years. He has spoken at numerous conferences and various churches across the USA, in Canada, India, and Colombia. He has written a few booklets, authored a newsletter, and published numerous articles–primarily focusing on concepts of spiritual maturity for the local church and individual believers. He now serves as an elder in the emergent Unto Full Stature Ministries where he continues to author a newsletter, write articles, and speak at conferences and churches at home and abroad.
Gary Simmons
Gary has been walking with the Lord, though imperfectly, for almost five decades. He’s a chemical engineer by training, so scientific method and observation have always been important; but he’s a disciple by calling – always being challenged to look upon the “unseen things”, which are eternal, and to seek the life which is hidden with Christ in God. After an early revelation of Jesus Christ in his life, he knew that he could never be satisfied with the things of this world.
Gary has had the opportunity to sit under, or work closely with, a number of wonderful teachers and leaders, such as Sergio Valori, Annette Marsnik, Jewel Courtney, and Gary Rich, and has had rich fellowship with many others. He currently pastors New Foundation Church in Easley, SC.
George Gelewski
I was saved in 1971 during the outpouring of God’s Spirit known as the Jesus People Revival. Within weeks of being saved 1 found myself involved in teaching and street witnessing. That
was the norm for that time and many young people were touched. A core group formed and we moved into church settings where God worked in our lives to bring growth and a deeper knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. We were blessed to come in contact with many powerful ministries that began to instill a vision for carrying the burden of the Lord for our day.
This vision, and ever-increasing one, is filled with the realization that we have been called to fullness, maturity, and conformity to the image of God’s Son! Let us press toward the mark of this high ABOUT US The Spiritual Man Series
calling! I live in New Jersey with my wife Maria and are involved with others in pastoring a local church, along with a traveling ministry focused on teaching and preaching God’s word
from a unique perspective.
Julius Midodo
I reside in Homa Bay, Kenya with my wife Justine and blessed with six children. In 1991 I received Christ as my Savior and was ordained to serve as senior pastor with PEFA (Pentecostal Evangelical Fellowship of Africa) in 1999. I received a Bachelor in Theology degree in 2009 from the Catholic University of East Africa. In 2009 I was appointed bishop for the PEFA Pala District consisting of 14 churches. In 2019 I have appointed as the PEFA South Lake Region general secretary a post that I still hold to date. I founded and oversee the Pala Liberty Foundation Kenya, a private school of 260 and an orphanage of 60 children. My highest priority in life is to walk in the fullness of our Lord’s calling upon my life and to serve the Body of Christ.
James Koser
James Koser is an elder/teacher in Immanuel Fellowship Shippensburg, with extension to the Body of Christ at large. Besides ministering at IFS he has taught at church conferences in Canada, India, and the USA. He serves as the Head Administrator at Carlisle Christian Academy. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg University in 2003 and then went on to earn his Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. James lives in Carlisle with his wife, Virginia, and son, Elijah and loves spending time with them camping, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities together. He has many favorite Bible verses and loves talking about the Word of God with people and helping them to grow in their faith. One verse he frequently read is Hebrews 12:2, “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith.”
Joseph Rozario
Joseph Rozario has been walking with the Lord since 1975 when he was saved while serving in the Indian Airforce. He came out of the force in 1977 and was trained under brother Glady Eashwaraj, a real man of God, closely associated with brother Sergio Valorie. Living closely with brother Glady, watching his Christ-like life, though for a limited time only, challenged him to seek after those things, BEYOND PENTECOST. Being married to Beaulah Dorothy in 1980 and subsequently blessed with 4 children, (Priya, Joshua, Hepsibah & Caleb), after Glady’s home call in 1982, he shifted to Rajasthan state in India from New Delhi. In Ajmer, he and his family served the Lord till 2010. In 2010, he had to shift to Bangalore ( South India), his hometown, where he is presently living, being a part of the local church, Intouch Fellowship, where he is assisting the local body of Christ. He had met Bro. Sergio in 1982 and had been in close fellowship with CMF until his home call. Subsequently, he has committed himself to UFSM under the leadership of Bro. Dan DeVitis and associated ministers. Presently Joseph has been inactive fellowship with few other like-minded Christian leaders in other parts of his country, visiting them from time to time to encourage them. He is also trying to assist the persecuted Christians in India, these days.
Dan Devitis
Daniel P. DeVitis has served in ministry for 45 years. Since 1972 he has overseen a home church, Immanuel Fellowship, Shippensburg, PA, where he currently resides with his wife Petra. He was a professor of Geography and Earth Science at Shippensburg University until his retirement in 2003. While at the University he served as faculty advisor to the Student Christian Fellowship for over 30 years. He was fortunate to serve closely in ministry with Sergio Valori as senior elders in Christ Ministerial Fellowship for many years. He has spoken at numerous conferences and various churches across the USA, in Canada, India, and Colombia. He has written a few booklets, authored a newsletter, and published numerous articles–primarily focusing on concepts of spiritual maturity for the local church and individual believers. He now serves as an elder in the emergent Unto Full Stature Ministries where he continues to author a newsletter, write articles, and speak at conferences and churches at home and abroad.
Gary Simmons
Gary has been walking with the Lord, though imperfectly, for almost five decades. He’s a chemical engineer by training, so scientific method and observation have always been important; but he’s a disciple by calling – always being challenged to look upon the “unseen things”, which are eternal, and to seek the life which is hidden with Christ in God. After an early revelation of Jesus Christ in his life, he knew that he could never be satisfied with the things of this world.
Gary has had the opportunity to sit under, or work closely with, a number of wonderful teachers and leaders, such as Sergio Valori, Annette Marsnik, Jewel Courtney, and Gary Rich, and has had rich fellowship with many others. He currently pastors New Foundation Church in Easley, SC.
George Gelewski
I was saved in 1971 during the outpouring of God’s Spirit known as the Jesus People Revival. Within weeks of being saved 1 found myself involved in teaching and street witnessing. That
was the norm for that time and many young people were touched. A core group formed and we moved into church settings where God worked in our lives to bring growth and a deeper knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. We were blessed to come in contact with many powerful ministries that began to instill a vision for carrying the burden of the Lord for our day.
This vision, and ever-increasing one, is filled with the realization that we have been called to fullness, maturity, and conformity to the image of God’s Son! Let us press toward the mark of this high ABOUT US The Spiritual Man Series
calling! I live in New Jersey with my wife Maria and are involved with others in pastoring a local church, along with a traveling ministry focused on teaching and preaching God’s word
from a unique perspective.
Julius Midodo
I reside in Homa Bay, Kenya with my wife Justine and blessed with six children. In 1991 I received Christ as my Savior and was ordained to serve as senior pastor with PEFA (Pentecostal Evangelical Fellowship of Africa) in 1999. I received a Bachelor in Theology degree in 2009 from the Catholic University of East Africa. In 2009 I was appointed bishop for the PEFA Pala District consisting of 14 churches. In 2019 I have appointed as the PEFA South Lake Region general secretary a post that I still hold to date. I founded and oversee the Pala Liberty Foundation Kenya, a private school of 260 and an orphanage of 60 children. My highest priority in life is to walk in the fullness of our Lord’s calling upon my life and to serve the Body of Christ.
James Koser
James Koser is an elder/teacher in Immanuel Fellowship Shippensburg, with extension to the Body of Christ at large. Besides ministering at IFS he has taught at church conferences in Canada, India, and the USA. He serves as the Head Administrator at Carlisle Christian Academy. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Shippensburg University in 2003 and then went on to earn his Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University. James lives in Carlisle with his wife, Virginia, and son, Elijah and loves spending time with them camping, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities together. He has many favorite Bible verses and loves talking about the Word of God with people and helping them to grow in their faith. One verse he frequently read is Hebrews 12:2, “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith.”
Joseph Rozario
Joseph Rozario has been walking with the Lord since 1975 when he was saved while serving in the Indian Airforce. He came out of the force in 1977 and was trained under brother Glady Eashwaraj, a real man of God, closely associated with brother Sergio Valorie. Living closely with brother Glady, watching his Christ-like life, though for a limited time only, challenged him to seek after those things, BEYOND PENTECOST. Being married to Beaulah Dorothy in 1980 and subsequently blessed with 4 children, (Priya, Joshua, Hepsibah & Caleb), after Glady’s home call in 1982, he shifted to Rajasthan state in India from New Delhi. In Ajmer, he and his family served the Lord till 2010. In 2010, he had to shift to Bangalore ( South India), his hometown, where he is presently living, being a part of the local church, Intouch Fellowship, where he is assisting the local body of Christ. He had met Bro. Sergio in 1982 and had been in close fellowship with CMF until his home call. Subsequently, he has committed himself to UFSM under the leadership of Bro. Dan DeVitis and associated ministers. Presently Joseph has been inactive fellowship with few other like-minded Christian leaders in other parts of his country, visiting them from time to time to encourage them. He is also trying to assist the persecuted Christians in India, these days.