Meet the Team
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Joey Gonzalez
PASTOR
Joey, a graduate of The Expositors Seminary, was sent by Grace Community Church to establish GBCNYC. In addition to his church planting role, he serves as Dean at Manhattan Christian Academy. He and his wife, Kari, are blessed with five children.
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Chase Bender
PASTORAL ASSISTANT
- Youth Ministry
- Adult Equipping
- Facilities (Setup, Cleaning, Maintenance) -
Karlo Olandia
DEACON OF FINANCE
- Church Finances
- Benevolence
- Welcome Ministry Coordinator (Ushering, Greeters) -
Tamsin Mayers
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Ministry Coordinators
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Bryan Mayers
MISSIONS & EVANGELISM
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Luis DeJesus
MISSIONS & EVANGELISM
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Natacha Rivera
HOSPITALITY
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Sharon Kim
MUSIC MINISTRY
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Wendy Espinal
NURSERY & CHILDREN
Ministry Advisors
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GRACEJAX ELDERS
ADVISORY ELDER BOARD
As the elders of GBCNYC’s sending church, the board of elders at Grace Community Church, Jacksonville provide additional counsel and accountability for Joey. Their involvement includes regular communication with Joey about the state of the church and shepherding situations.
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Bryan Mayers, Karlo Olandia, Mark Chatmon
MINISTRY ADVISORY TEAM
These men are members of GBCNYC who contribute to the broader ministry of the church by providing counsel on various situations and serving as a consistent source of direction. Their input is essential in supporting Pastor Joey as he strives to faithfully lead the church.
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The Biblical Call to a Plurality of Elders
We believe that the Bible gives us a clear picture of what the leadership of a God-honoring church should look like. The church should be led by a plurality of elders (Acts 20:17; Tit. 1:5; Heb. 13:17; 1Pet. 5:1) who are men who meet the qualifications laid out in 1 Timothy 3:1-7, and Titus 1:6-9. Our desire at GBCNYC is to have a second elder ordained as soon as the Lord would allow.