Our Story
Fordham Manor Church, established in 1696 for the glory of God, continues to serve the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx, NY. Reflecting the composition of New York City, Fordham Manor is made up of people from diverse backgrounds. Our congregation is not only diverse in our ethnic make up but also in our ages. Every week young children, teens, young adults, couples, singles and seniors come together to worship Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Loving God, Loving Each Other & Loving the Community
Our desire is to know Christ and make Him known to others. It is our aim as a church to connect with fellow believers, grow in God's Word, pray daily and share God's love with everyone we meet.
We have a vibrant, contemporary worship service on Sunday mornings at 11:30 am. Currently, we have about 50 people attending the services in person with social distancing and about 100 attending online via Facebook Live and Youtube Live.
Through God’s grace, Fordham Manor Church was revitalized under the leadership of Rev. Irving Rivera. Our current Senior Pastor, Rev. Joe Hernandez, joined Fordham Manor in 1995 and became the Senior Pastor in 2012.
As a congregation, we are committed to seeing people meet and know Christ through preaching, teaching and serving. Because of this commitment, we believe that every member is a minister and every week we witness the congregation using their gifts to serve the community and each other.
Leadership
Convenient Location
The church is conveniently located close to Lehman College and various mass transit option. We're off the Kingsbridge Road stop on the 4 Train, B/D Train, 1,2,3,9 and 22 buses. By car we are off of the Fordham Road ramp of the Major Deegan.
Pastors
REV. JOE HERNANDEZ
Rev. Joe Hernandez has faithfully served as Senior Pastor of Fordham Manor Church since April 2012.
Growing up on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx's Kingsbridge section, Pastor Joe learned to love the Lord through his parents' example. While at Franklin and Marshall College ('95), he deepened his faith through Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and discovered his calling to ministry.
Pastor Joe's connection with Fordham Manor Church (FMC) started in 1995. Since then, he's worn many hats—from Young Adults leader to deacon, elder, and Assistant Pastor (2009). With his Master of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary ('10), he combines solid Bible teaching with a genuine love for people.
At FMC, Joe met his wife, Jessica, a Co-Op City native. They've been partners in life and ministry since 2001. Joe's greatest joy is teaching the Bible and helping people of all ages come to know Jesus. As someone who grew up in the Bronx, he's passionate about serving his community and sharing God's love through preaching, teaching, and caring for others.
Pastor Olga Rodriguez - Figueroa
Assistant Pastor Of Worship
Olga Rodriguez Figueroa came to Fordham Manor Reformed Church in 1994 in search of a multicultural church. She found that at FMC, and fell in love with the people and the Kingsbridge community. As a member, she has served as a Worship Leader, Choir Director, Deacon, and Elder. She is currently serving as Assistant Pastor.
Olga is married to Peter Figueroa and has a daughter, Lauren Figueroa. A graduate of Baruch College and currently working full-time for the NYC Department of Education as a School Placement Officer.
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PASTOR VINCENT HARRIS
Assistant Pastor
Born and raised in New York City, Vincent came to faith at age 17. He is a graduate of Lehman College (CUNY) where he met his wife Vivian.
Together they began attending FMC in 1981 and were married in the church in '82. They had the privilege of serving at FMC during its dramatic resurgence in the 80's & 90's.
Vincent has faithfully served as a jack-of-all-trades at FMC including building & grounds, evangelism, youth ministry, worship, teaching, deacon, and elder.
Vinnie and Vivian play guitar and share their music at churches, coffee houses , secular rock clubs, festivals and on live radio.
Sensing God's call to pastoral ministry, Vinnie earned his Master of Divinity at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan.
Our Vision
The vision of Fordham Manor Church is to see many come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior. To see our neighborhood encounter the greatness of God through social services, and to equip the Saints so that they can do the work of ministry.
We are a Multi-Cultural Church
We will be a church that celebrates and reflects the diversity of the city. Enabling us to:
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develop an appreciation of different people and cultures
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experience a greater richness in our worship
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effectively share our resources
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bear witness to the power of the Gospel to the Glory of God, the Father.
Jesus Christ is the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2). He is the solid rock on which we are called to build our life on (Matthew 7:24). Jesus is the vine in which we are to abide in if we are to do anything at all (John 15:4).
We resolve as a church to preach Christ and to know him (1 Cor 2:2) and make Him known to the world (2 Cor 4:4).
We are a Christ-Centered Church
We are a Spirit-Led Church
The Holy Spirit is our helper, comforter, and guide (John 16). He takes up permanent residence in the life of every believer and it is our desire to be led by the Spirit day in and day out (Romans 8:9). The Spirit of God empowers and encourages the believers and enables to do the work of ministry.
We allow the Holy Spirit to work in our hearts and lead in worship.
Who We Are
Elders
Gloria Aponte
Margie Ortiz
Carolyn Harrison
Deacons
Adam Garman
Ada Lugo
Justin Molloy
Sarah Bhatti
Ludy Caba
Joanna Cuesta
Carmen Rios
Teresa Mercedes
Leadership
Pastor Olga Figueroa
Women's Ministry
Chris Gervasi
Men’s & Lifegroup Ministries
Dilliana Guzman
Mending Hearts Ministry
Pastor Joe & Jessie Hernandez
Couples Ministry
Justin & Hilary Molloy
Young Adults Ministries
Leadership
Satara Richards
Ushers Ministry
Joanna Cuesta
Evangelism Ministry
Carmen Rios
GriefShare
Monseratte “Mity” Santiago
Helping Hands Ministry
Grace Patricia Tello
Children’s Ministry
Daniel Martinez
Teen Ministry
Administration
Dilliana Guzman
Carmen Rios