Light of the World Church
Staff & Leaders

  • Frankie Gonzalez

    Frankie Gonzalez
    Deacon

    Frankie Gonzalez has been attending Light of the World Church with his family since 2007. He loves serving the church. Frankie is a deacon, a teacher, leads the digital team, and assists in various other capacities. He is married to Betsy, and is the father of seven—Samara, Aaron, Emily, Selah, Serena, Lucas, and Kaitlyn. Frankie enjoys studying and teaching the Bible to his family and others. He is an avid student of theology, and enjoys reading and listening to podcasts on biblical and systematic theology, church history, and the Reformation.

  • Ray Fernandez

    Ray Fernandez
    Deacon

    Ray Fernandez and his family have been attending Light of the World Church since 2003. He loves serving the church body. Ray is a deacon and leads the security ministry. He has three daughters—Rebekah, Hannah, and Alexah, and one grandson, Tobias. He enjoys studying the Bible, church history, and doctrine. He loves spending time with his family, cooking with them, and taking trips to the shore. Ray also enjoys exercising and watching professional football and baseball, especially the NY Jets and NY Mets.

  • Betty Cook

    Betty Cook
    Deaconess

    Betty Cook has been attending Light of the World Church since 2000. She serves as a deaconess and the Secretary of the Board of Directors. Betty is widowed and has two daughters, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. She loves discipling new believers around her, especially those who have a hunger for knowing God. Betty enjoys fine dining, having family around her home, and visiting historical mansions and houses.

  • Reggie James

    Reggie James
    Senior Pastor

    Reggie James serves as Senior Pastor of Light of the World Church. He is passionate about the faithful preaching of God's Word, believing that God will accomplish His purposes through it. His desire for the church is her spiritual growth through discipleship, genuine fellowship, and the development and contribution of each member's God-given gifts and talents. Pastor Reggie is married to Jessie and has three children—Reggie IV, Mitchell, and Gloria. Committed to being a life-long learner, he is currently studying at Moody Bible Institute. Before becoming Senior Pastor, Reggie served as Youth Pastor of LWC. For 34 years, he worked as a Local 1 New York City Plumber, served in various capacities as a union officer, and held managerial positions at several companies. Reggie enjoys studying the Word of God, spending time with his family, golfing, building projects at home, and restoring his '65 convertible Mustang.