Pastor John Lopes II- Youth Pastor & Royal rangers commander

Pastor John, where were you raised?
Born In Mineola New York Raised In Bayshore New York

What high school did you attend?
I attended Brentwood High School 

How many kids do you have?
Four

And what are their names?
Aleigha, John, Regis and Leomiah

What do you love most about living on Long Island?  

The people, New York City has a different brand of people than we have here on Long Island I often say Long Island should be it’s own state 

What character in the Bible is most inspirational for you?

I would Say Job. Regardless of the things he went through, and he lost everything and then some he still never cursed GOD. It keeps me in line because at any moment the Lord can allow things to go wrong but In the end when we put our trust in GOD everything else has no choice but to fall into line. 

If you could only pick one favorite Bible verse, which would you choose and why?

*Romans 8:28 And we know that ALL things work together for good to them that love GOD, to them who are called according to his purpose. I like this one because I am a  very straight forward person and its all there regardless of what comes my way the trials the tribulations as long as we hold onto our Love its already alright. 

Name one thing the congregation would be surprised to learn about you.

As large as I am I am absolutely terrified of flies they probably would also be surprised that I write poetry and plays and play the cello

What has been the most rewarding part of your job thus far?
The opportunity to mentor others in God's Word and show them the benefits of what the love of the lord means and is. 

Pastoring is often a difficult job- What keeps you going?

The chains that break the yolks that are breaking the power of God that falls on people when they surrender and watch them change,