Senior Pastors:
Kyle & Rachel Chahanovich
Pastors and Church Planters through Banner of Love Ministries. Together, they are senior pastors of the Irish Banner of Love Churches in Wicklow & Arklow.
Originally from the Hudson Valley, New York
Kyle & Rachel spent 7 years receiving their training and ordination under PJ & Kathy Hanley of Banner of Love Ministries. In that time they served as Associate Pastors, Youth Leaders, and Worship Ministers.
Together, they have a passion for teaching, worship, writing, prophecy, and healing ministry. Their message focuses on equipping the bride for the soon return of Jesus Christ, the healing of the Jewish people, and the restoration of Israel.
In July 2012
Kyle & Rachel along with their three children, left the States to plant their first church in Wicklow, Ireland. Together they pastor Banner of Love Church, Wicklow.
In February 2022
Kyle & Rachel started a second church in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. Banner of Love, Arklow is a sister church of the one in Wicklow. The new church meets in The UpperRoom – Abbey Lane, Arklow.
Associate Pastors:
Mat & Liz Farland
The Farlands have served in the Wicklow church for many years, and were made associate pastors of Banner of Love Church, Wicklow in January 2025.
Mat is a passionate preacher who loves to share with others about God’s heart and plan for the Nation of Israel, Creation, and the Soon Coming of our Lord Jesus! Together, Mat & Liz both serve in pastoral roles, teaching, preaching, helps, administration, worship & prayer ministry.
Originally from South Africa, Mat & Liz have lived in Ireland since the early 2000’s and have four children who also help serve in the local Wicklow congregation.
Administration:
Joan Conlon
Joan has faithfully served the Wicklow congregation behind the scenes for many years.
She’s a gifted administrator working in our offices and overseeing the Sunday School children’s ministry.
Any questions and she’ll assist you.
Originally from Dublin, she’s now a local Wicklow Resident.
Deacon:
Hazel Symes
Hazel is a faithful woman of prayer, faith, and wisdom.
A longtime friend of Founding Pastors PJ & Kathy Hanley,
she has served in the church since its start, and played a pivotal role in its establishment back in 2012.
Originally from Wexford County, she has lived many years locally in Wicklow.
Deacon:
Jim Maguire
Jim has been a longtime friend of Founding Pastors PJ & Kathy Hanley.
He has served in the church since its start, and played a pivotal role in its establishment back in 2012.
Jim has given his life to the study of scripture. As an evangelist, his heart is for the lost to come to faith in Jesus Christ. He is given to prayer for the nation of Israel & the persecuted church.
Banner of Love Ministries Founders:
PJ & Kathy Hanley are pastors and church planters with churches in New York, Ireland, and Texas. PJ & Kathy also founded Turning Hearts Ministries and Understanding Bible Prophecy, with a vision to equip the church for the end of the age. They currently reside in Houston, Texas where they pastor Banner of Love Church, Houston.