
"A Friendly Family Church "
| 2547 East Tremont Ave Bronx NY 10461 | Telephone (718-931-8760)|
Pastoral Staff

Pastor
Rev. Dr. Gordon A.R. Edwards, Ph.D., Psy.D
An Adjunct Professor, Ordained UMC Pastor, Certified Spiritual Director, Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified Life Coach, Mediator, & Mentor, Pastor Edwards passionate about people and leveraging soul-force on the side of the oppressed and marginalized. He is a trickster and believes nurturing the Kid in you is the best way to live. He laughs often and he loves his Church family.
Assistant Pastor
Rev. Beverly Hodges-Fairweather is an energetic, spirited woman of God.She is a remarkable teacher and often lends herself to youth and young adult Ministries she also coordinates the Mission Related Ministries and runs the Math & Science Tutoring sessions on Saturdays. Rev Fairweather is someone that you can depend on to advocate for you and your Ideas. She also loves plants.





Lay Minister
Ivy Dawson
Stewardship Related Ministries
Mrs. Dawson is a true student of the faith. She recently completed her ordination to become a Pastor in the Methodist Church System. She is serious and committed to dedicating her talents to the lord.
Lay Minister
Rev. Sonia Jermin
Fluent in both Spanish & English , Rev. Jermin is a visionary, well organized and is committed to ensuring that our Seniors are balanced spiritually and socially. She spearheads activities that keeps the Seniors well occupied.
​
Lay Minister
Deaconess Linda Douglas-Smith
Small Groups Ministries & Attendance Building
Deaconess Smith leads the Sister to Sister Bible Study on Fridays and is a powerful woman of God. Caring and very approachable, she is often the first to ask you how you are doing.
​
Lay Leader
Cora Doram
Cora sings , dances and have her hat in just about everything. She is the type of person that loves to be involved. She is invested in her church and in her community and as such she is always someone you can rely on.
​





Office Assistant
Elaine Ward
Ms. Ward is a straightforward,helpful person.
She enjoy helping others.
​
Office Assistant
Taj
Taj is awesome.
​
Lay Minister
Joshua Olabisi
Care Ministries
Originally from Nigeria , Africa, Min. Olabisi is as wise as he is capable.An avid storyteller , retired Nurse and a grandfather, he possesses patience and a deep understanding of scripture.
He also is skilled in prayer and when he uplift others in prayer to the father , there is no doubt that his is the kind of voice the lord listens to.
Lay Minister
Earlwyn Benjamin
Prayer & Healing Ministries
Minister Benjamin is a prayer warrior.According to him, Prayer is a communication with God our heavenly Father. It is a process of constant listening and talking to God, even if we cannot see him with our physical eyes. Prayer helps us to build an authentic relationship with God. It is the most effective tool in experiencing peace and joy, even in the midst of our trials and tribulation. Prayer brings us to a state of dependency on God our father. Prayer is a free gift and there is no cost , but lots of rewards.
​



Driver
Brother Paul
He is awesome.
​
Percussionist
Roland Samuel
He is awesome in his efforts to liven up the service.
​
Min. of Music
Pat Savage
He is awesome.
​