About First Church of God
Pastoral Staff
Pastor Kelly
Pastor Joshua C. Kelly has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Bernard Baruch College majoring in Psychology and Education; Master of Science Degree in Computers and Education from C.W. Post, Long Island University; and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity Degree from Beacon University. Since August 2004 he has served as the Executive Pastor and has committed himself to the message of Joshua 24:15.
Reverend Jones
Rev. Nancy L. Jones, M.A. Leadership Education, B. S. Professional Ministries, has been a senior staff member since 1986. In her current position she created and inspired numerous projects and programs that addressed the needs of children, women and families at the church, community, national and international levels. She is a dynamic speaker and conference facilitator, driven by her passion for the ‘lost’ and finding ways to serve others.
Reverend Langston
Rev. Dianne Langston, Minister of Christian Development, oversees Christian Education and Discipleship which educates, equips, trains and empowers saints to spiritually mature. She was ordained to the Gospel ministry of Jesus Christ in 2002. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Renewal Studies at Regent University. She received her Master of Divinity (United TheologicalSeminary), Master of Business Administration (George Washington University), and Bachelor of Business Administration (Howard University).
Pastor Terry
Since 2004, Pastor Terry has served as the Youth Pastor. He is a graduate of Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana, completing his undergraduate studies in Psychology and Social Work. From his student years to this day he has taken on several assignments to help the youth. From after school programs for kids and assisting several churches in Brooklyn and Queens, NY to First Church of God. In fall of 2002 he consecrated his life to fulltime ministry organizing community workshops, concerts, and vacation bible schools, and has been operating with his wife Joyce every since.
Pastor Ceasar
Pastor Ceasar is the Minister of Conservation, concentrating on new member development and church retention strategies. Pastor Ceasar loves to see new believers mature in Christ and all believers maximize their potential. A recent graduate of Trinity Lutheran Seminary, pastor Ceasar has a Master of Divinity Degree as well as a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. His passions include worship, diversity, and the next generation.