Pastor Tom Strigaro
Senior Pastor
Pastor Tom Strigaro is a married father of 3 from Farmingville, NY. He grew up on the north shore of Long Island, in a little town called Bayville. He graduated from Hofstra University in 1994 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business. He came to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in 1999 and by 2003 he felt the Lord was calling him to preach. With the full support of his wife Kirssi, Tom began the journey to full time ministry. Tom is a credentialed Assemblies of God minister since 2011 and was an associate Pastor from 2013-2021. His ministry experiences include: campus pastor, men’s ministry leader, outreach coordinator, and biblical counselor. His hobbies include reading, weight training and watching the Yankees and Jets.
Kirssi Strigaro
Pastor's Wife
Kirssi and Tom married in 2005 and began working in ministry short after. She loves serving in areas of Women's Ministry, Children's Church and Worship Team. Kirssi graduated from SUNY Potsdam in 1998 with a Bachelor's in Music Education and SUNY Stony Brook in 2003 with her Master's degree and is a full-time public school music educator. Kirssi is a mom of 3 beautiful children and her hobbies include singing, cooking and baking.
Pastor John Ortiz
Worship Leader & Music Director
Rev. John Ortiz is married to his wonderful wife, Courtney. He grew up on the south shore of Long Island, NY in the town of Bay Shore. He graduated from Liberty University in 2012 with his Bachelor’s degree in Worship Music & Theology. He was raised in the faith of Jesus Christ through his family, but came to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in 2002. John became a licensed minister through the Fellowship of Christian Assemblies in 2013 and has lead several worship teams, choirs, and orchestras throughout his time in ministry. His hobbies include baseball/softball, and watching the Yankees, Knicks, Jets, and Islanders.
