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Denise Gattuso
LMHC, MA, CAC
Founder & Executive Director
G.R.I.P. (God Raising Incredible Parents) Facilitator
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Joseph Gattuso
Founder
Pastor, Retired Law Enforcement
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Meet The Team
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Prodigal Daughters Journey Home was a vision given to Denise fifteen years ago by the Lord. Working in the field of addiction she has seen the difficulties woman face and knew that God wanted to use her to make a difference.Leaving her job, children, grandchildren and her home in New York to pursue His calling here in Florida. Joe & Denise Gattuso have been married for 39 years and their heart's call is the priority of love, family and the Kingdom of God. With decades of life experiences, Joe is a father, grandfather, pastor, retired NY Law Enforcement officer, business owner, and an avid bible teacher. His study style and demonstration of love is displayed openly is his ever present example of fathering, life coaching, and shepherding while shaping identity with purpose. Denise is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), with over 35 years experience. She is also a regional GRIP Facilitator, God Raising Incredible Parents program. She is a mother, grandmother, pastoral administrator, and governmental apostolic leader who stewards everything bathed in prayer. She and Joe steer with a keen awareness of the fear of the Lord, hosting great grace, patience, and wonders of love for all those entrusted to their multi-faceted ministries.
Melinda Drake
President
Worship Pastor,
Revelation Church Assemblies of God
Board Member
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Anthony Drake
Pastor
Revelation Church Assemblies of God
Board Member
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Anthony Drake in addition to pastor at Prodigal Daughters is the lead pastor of Revelation Church located in Bradenton FL. A graduate of Southeastern University, class of 2015, Anthony received a master’s degree in Ministerial Leadership. In addition to his experience as the lead pastor of Revelation Church he has also been a case manager with Lutheran Services FL and a youth pastor for over 4 years. Anthony is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and maintains a good standing with the district. Anthony has a heart for all ministry but especially Prodigal Daughters. Anthony and his wife Melinda not only invest their time and finances into Prodigal but strongly believe that the healing process that takes place in this home is changing Manatee and Sarasota County for the best.
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Melinda Drake is the President of Prodigal Daughters in addition to the worship Pastor for Revelation Church in Bradenton FL. She Graduated Suny Empire state College with a Degree in the human service field before working as a case manager with Safe Children Coalition. Her Background in the foster care system as well as her experiences with the Child protective services have prepared her for the intricate role she plays at Prodigal Daughters. It has become Melinda's passion to see children reunited with mothers and see families restored and redeemed. Melinda is a mother of 3 and recently owned and operated her own business before stepping back to focus on Prodigal Daughters and her music career. Melinda has been a part of Prodigal from the very early dream stages and has helped build the foundational structure of this ministry today. She has a deep passion for women and children and believes in the power of Jesus and the redemption offered through the process provided at Prodigal Daughters Journey home.
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