Dr. Jonathan Olavarria is a pastor, educator, and ministry leader with approximately 15 years of experience in urban public education and a lifelong commitment to serving children, youth, and families. He serves as the Child Discipleship and Faith Formation Specialist for the Church of God of Prophecy’s International Children’s Ministries and as Senior Pastor of Hoboken City Church in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Jonathan has served as a teacher and school administrator, with experience in Social Studies, Special Education, and Bilingual/ESL Education across grades pre-K through 12. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History Education, advanced degrees in educational leadership and Christian ministry, and a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Since becoming a Christian at age ten, Jonathan has served in local, regional, and international ministries. He and his wife, Noemi, planted The Hub Church in Jersey City in 2016. He also serves on numerous national and international committees within the Church of God of Prophecy.

His passion is making disciples across generations, equipping families to nurture faith at home, and developing emerging leaders to serve the church and their communities.

Jonathan enjoys reading, traveling, beach-hopping, and spending time with family and friends. His greatest joys are being a husband to Noemi and a father to their four children.

 Ava Lynn accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at the age of eight. From an early age, she sensed God leading her to share His love with others and has pursued opportunities to serve in ministry ever since. Through the years, she has been involved in a variety of ministry settings, including local churches, camps, conferences, and outreach events internationally.

Currently she is living in Cleveland, Tennessee, where she is pursuing a degree at Lee University. She also serves on the youth team at Peerless Road Church of God of Prophecy, where she is passionate about investing in the lives of young people and helping them grow in their faith. Ava enjoys traveling, meeting new people, and embracing opportunities to learn and grow.  Ava has a heart for helping others experience Christ’s love in a real and personal way. Her ministry focuses on creating environments where people feel valued, empowered, and encouraged in their relationship with Christ. Ava has a deep desire to follow the Lord wherever He calls her and to faithfully share His love in every place she is given the opportunity to serve. She is especially passionate about equipping the next generation to know Christ personally and discipling them as they grow in their faith. Ava believes in helping young people build strong spiritual foundations so they can walk in the light of Christ and live lives firmly rooted in Him.

Ava is grateful for the opportunity to serve alongside such a dedicated team as they work to equip and encourage the next generation in their walk with Christ.

Moriah was born and raised in Kentucky, where her heart for children’s ministry and missions began at an early age. Called to children’s ministry as a teenager, she has spent years serving her local church in various roles, including Sunday school teacher, children’s pastor, and Vacation Bible School director. Alongside her husband, Moriah has also served as a camp director in Kentucky, sharing a passion for creating meaningful opportunities for children and families to grow in their faith.

Missions have always been an important part of Moriah’s life. As long as she can remember, her church has been a harvest partner, cultivating in her a deep love for the mission field and a desire to see others experience the transforming power of the gospel. She has served as a mission director at both the local and state levels and currently serves as the KidServe Coordinator through CGP Kids, helping equip and inspire children to live out their faith through service.

Moriah’s educational background includes a minor in music and a bachelor’s degree in communication disorders, both earned in 2015, followed by a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology in 2017. She has experience as a speech therapist teaching and serving children from birth through age 21 in both clinical and educational settings. In addition to her professional experience, Moriah received her minister’s license in 2020, further equipping her to serve in ministry.

Moriah is passionate about teaching and discipling children to understand they do not have to wait until they are older to make a difference. She believes children can serve their families, churches, communities, and the world right now, using the gifts God has given them. She is equally passionate about ensuring every child, regardless of ability or circumstance, is welcomed, valued, and given the opportunity to participate meaningfully in the life of the church. Moriah believes every child has God given value and potential and deserves to be taught, included, and empowered to discover their place in God’s kingdom.

Moriah lives in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, with her husband Justin, and their son Josiah. Outside of ministry, she enjoys traveling, collecting vinyl records, enjoying new experiences, learning new things, and making memories with her family.