+J. Javier Valdez
Bishop
Bishop Javier serves as a youth mentor and enrichment director in the North Shore and holds a Master of Arts in Cultural Studies. He is passionate about leading The Gathering Place where he strives to model a life of unconditional love, humility, and biblical justice, all while fostering multiethnic and equitable communities.
Kendwy Valdez
Pastor
Pastor Kay is an elementary school principal in Lynn and holds a Master of Arts in Elementary Education. She is passionate about culturally responsive instructions and working with anti-racist practices in her leadership.
