+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.

Jorge Santiago

Deacon

Jorge is the ordained Deacon of our ministry.  He holds a Master of Arts in Ministry and is passionate about everything he does with a true heart to serve others.