About Calvary
A church with deep roots and open doors.
A vibrant, multicultural fellowship serving the Bronx and beyond with Jesus at the center.
Our story
Rooted in faith since 1984.
Calvary Christian Fellowship was founded in July 1984 when Dr. Aramis Torres and his wife Rebecca followed God's call to start a multicultural church in New York City. In 1992, Rev. Victor Nazario was ordained as senior pastor to continue the work.
Today, Calvary continues to worship, grow, and serve together, keeping Jesus at the center of our community.
Our mission
Share the Gospel. Grow disciples. Serve our city.
Through dynamic preaching, thoughtful teaching, discipleship, and vibrant worship, we seek to raise up people who make an impact for Christ.
Our vision
A family reflecting heaven.
We long to see people of every nation, tribe, and background worshipping Jesus together — a community marked by reconciliation, faith, and love.
Our pastors
Pastors Victor & Gwendolyn Nazario
Together, they desire to see people connect with Christ and mature in the knowledge of God and His Word. Pastor Victor serves as senior pastor of Calvary Christian Fellowship.
Come meet usOur leadership
Meet the team shepherding our church family.
From elders and ministers to deacons and directors, our leaders serve Sunday after Sunday so that everyone who walks through our doors finds a home.
Pastors Victor & Gwen Nazario
Senior Pastors
Elder Jose Ross
Elder
Minister Brenda Portela Medina
Minister
Ministers Al & Liz Bonilla
Ministers
Minister Migdalia (Micki) Cortes
Minister
Ministers Jim & Jeannette Hall
Ministers
Deacons Edwin & Berenith Torres
Deacons
Deaconess Celeste McWilliams
Deaconess
Deaconess Vera Hinck
Deaconess
Deaconess Gislaine Phillips
Deaconess
Director Johanna Rodriguez
Children's Ministry Director
Director Carmen Umpierre
Director of the Pantry
Directors Julio (Tito) & Lorraine Reyes
Usher Directors