Leadership

Macho Lara

A pastor’s kid himself, Macho (Rafael) has been involved in ministry throughout his entire life. He is a preacher, a teacher, worship leader, and has a passion for seeing the Gospel lived out through the lives of ordinary people.

He has a Bachelor's in Pastoral Ministry from Nyack College, a Master's in Christian Studies from Crown College, and a Master's in Church Development from Alliance Theological Seminary.

Macho works bi-vocationally as a Technology Instructor at Year Up - an organization working to close the opportunity divide via leadership & development and internships for young adults.

Erica Lara

Erica has been involved in Youth Ministry and Youth Work for over a decade. She is a preacher, a teacher, an avid leadership developer, and has a passion for helping the next generations come to a greater understanding of their identities in Christ.

She has a Bachelor's in Youth and Christian Education from Nyack College and a Master's in International Leadership Studies from Crown College.

Erica serves with the NYC-LI Regional of Young Life as an Area Director in West Queens as well as a Regional Trainer for new staff.