Zachary Denning

Summary

Builder, web developer, and ordained pastor. I've spent 15+ years in hospitality, construction, and business ownership, and I now build websites for small businesses and write free Bible studies. I'm pursuing a biblical home church model.

Current Work

• Founder, Special Development Team (SDT)

  2024 to present

  Custom full-stack websites for small businesses. 10+ client builds, Lovable Certified Expert (Website Builder and App Builder). Also founder of Yapp, a voice-based, ad-free social platform.

• Inside Sales, Chace Building Supply

  October 2025 to present

  Quote new builds and remodels with outside sales reps, work the retail counter, and guide customers to the right products.

• Author and Host

  Free theology studies and ebooks, and the "To Every Generation" testimony podcast.

Ministry

• Ordained pastor

  March 2025

• Green Valley Crossing Church, Putnam CT

  2017 to 2026

  Worship (guitar and bass), kids church teacher, assistant youth leader, small group leader, ministry intern, coordinator of the Great Day of Service, and guest preacher at Green Valley Crossing and other area churches. Deacon in 2024, then Deacon Chairman and Executive Team member. Unanimously affirmed as Associate Lay Pastor in 2025. Stepped down from all ministries and membership in 2026 by mutual agreement over differing doctrinal convictions, to preserve the congregation's unity.

• Grace Harbor Church, Providence RI

  2013 to 2017

  Childcare, student ministry, and worship team. Trained in preaching and preached at Grace Harbor and the Providence Rescue Mission.

• Christian Student Fellowship, Johnson & Wales University

  2013 to 2016

  Student leader and volunteer Bible study leader (2013 to 2015), then volunteer guest representing Grace Harbor, teaching students and discipling men. Missions trip to East Asia, December 2013 to January 2014.

Business and Trades

• Owner, Cornerstone Home Improvement LLC

  2020 to October 2025

  Grew by word of mouth from a side business to a full-time LLC, reaching about $160k gross in the last nine months with just one helper and an 80 to 90 percent estimate close rate.

• Third Millennium Global Energy Solutions

  about 2018 to 2020

  Built two high-efficiency ICF homes and managed builds, subcontractors, and deliveries.

• Roofer, Lafleur Buildings

  2017 to 2018

  Laborer to running jobs solo.

• Family maple syrup business

  2016 to 2017

Earlier Career

• Assistant Auditor, Bevinco

  2015 to 2016

  Beverage inventory and P&L reports.

• Grill Cook, Eurest (CVS headquarters)

  2013 to 2015

  Ran the breakfast line solo.

• Eli's Steakhouse

  2010 to 2012

  Busboy to grill cook.

Education

• A.S. in Culinary Arts, Johnson & Wales University

  2013

  Dean's List, finished early.