Meet the iConnect Leaders
PASTOR DANNY & VENESSA CANCEL | ELMHURST LOCATION
Daniel Cancel was born and raised in the Logan Square area of Chicago. Since he came to know the Lord at the age of 12 years old his desire was to reach people with the Gospel. Prior to attending Bethel Assembly, he served on staff at the Chicago Tabernacle in different capacities for 7 years. In 2013 he felt the Lord leading Him to come alongside Pastor Armand and join Bethel Assembly.
Since then he has completed his studies through AG Global University and is an ordained minister. He is currently bi-vocational, working for the Chicago International Charter Schools and serves as Executive Pastor at Bethel Assembly.
His wife, Venessa, born and raised in Chicago, serves alongside and is a full time staff member at Bethel Assembly. She serves in several capacities with her primary roles being church administration and worship director. Pastor Danny and Venessa have 2 children, Haley and Ethan, who love the Lord and are also actively serving in ministry.
Together they have a heart to serve and see all people come to know Jesus Christ as their Savior and grow into the purpose that God has for their lives to advance the Kingdom of God.
URBANO & NORMA CANCEL |
ELMWOOD PARK LOCATION
Urbano Cancel was born and raised on the Northwest Side of Chicago, in the Logan Square neighborhood. Introduced to church at a young age, he spent years running from God until the Lord encountered him at the age of 36—and he hasn't turned back since. Urbano earned his Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies from the International School of Ministry.
He served in several roles at his former church, including Children’s Pastor, Men’s Ministry Leader, and percussionist. After 15 years at Liberty Christian Center, Urbano and his wife stepped out in faith in December 2019 to continue serving God’s people in a new season. He now serves at Bethel Assembly as a deacon, iConnect leader, and First Impressions lead.
His wife, Norma, was born and raised on the North Side of Chicago. She came to know the Lord in 2003 at the age of 29 and has spent the last 22 years faithfully serving in various ministry roles. For 15 of those years, she served alongside Urbano as a Children’s Pastor and also holds a Bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies. Currently at Bethel Assembly, she serves as an iConnect and First Impressions lead alongside her husband, and is also part of the Intercessory Prayer and Hospitality teams.
Urbano and Norma are the proud parents of three children—Nathan, Natalia, and Nehemiah—and grandparents to Penelope and Jacoby. Together, they are a family that loves the Lord deeply.
MANNY & MARILYN ORTIZ | ELK GROVE VILLAGE LOCATION
Bio to come.
FRED & MARIA VALENTIN | ADDISON LOCATION
Bio to come.