Sr. Pastors Carlos & Rebecca Medina

Carlos Medina

Senior Pastor

Rev. Carlos Medina

was born on September 20, 1970 in New York to Manuel and Nelly Medina. He is the youngest brother to Manuel Jr. and Victor Medina. When he was three years-old his mother came to know Jesus as her personal Savior and she, along with her children, began to attend Damascus Christian Church in South Ozone Park, which is now Elohim Christian Church. As a child, Pastor Carlos was an active participant of the children’s ministry known as the Christian Cadets. He was taught under the leadership of Sister Irene Baquero, Brother Angel (Cap) Rivera and many other dedicated children’s ministers. He was also influenced by the founding Pastors of Elohim Christian Church, Rev. Felipe and Luisa Rodriguez. Their leadership and the teaching and care of the children’s ministry left a mark in his life.

Since the tender age of three Rev. Carlos Medina has been part of Elohim Christian Church and has had a heart to serve. As he grew older he remained faithful to his church, serving as the church bus driver for many years, as a Sunday School teacher and as an assistant to the Senior Pastor whenever necessary. He began studying the Word of God at the Spanish Eastern District Bible Institute and graduated in 1993. He further developed his ministry serving as a Youth Ministry leader. Appointed as a Local, Sectional and finally District leader he was able to learn, mature and develop leadership skills. It was a District Leader’s Retreat when Pastor Carlos received the specific call from God upon his life.


It was here where Rev. Carlos Medina also met his wife. Pastor Rebecca Medina along with her family became members of Elohim Christian Church in 1990. They formed and developed a friendship, were married on May 4, 1996, and today have three beautiful daughters, Eden Marie, Rachel Grace and Emma Faith.


In 1997, Rev. Del Valle was led by the Lord to ask Rev. Carlos Medina to serve the church as Co-Pastor. During this time Rev. Carlos Medina was greatly influenced by the ministry of his mentor and friend, Rev. Del Valle. In 1998, Rev. Carlos Medina had the honor of becoming an ordained minister of the Spanish Eastern District, Assemblies of God. Eight years later, the Lord was gracious and allowed him to serve the church as a full time Co-Pastor. After working for the NYC Transit Authority for 13 years, he took a step of faith and resigned. The Lord has been more than sufficient to him and his family.


In 2007, Rev. Carlos had the blessing of graduating from Nyack College with his Bachelors Degree in Pastoral Theology and a minor in Counseling. He later continued his studies at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and graduated with a Master of Arts in Religion in 2013.


In May of 2008, Rev. Hector Del Valle retired after serving Elohim Christian Church as Senior Pastor for 18 years. In June of the same year, the members of the church elected Rev. Carlos Medina and Pastor Rebecca as Senior Pastors. They have served their church and community faithfully since and continue to lead as Senior Pastors by God’s will and grace.


pastorcarlos@elohimchurch.org


Rebecca Medina

Pastor Wife

Affectionately known as Pastor Becky, is a fourth generation Christian. She is the oldest daughter to Josue and Damaris Rivera. She and her siblings, Giselle, Diane Elyse and Josue Daniel were born and raised in a Christian family amidst ministry. A tranquil and obedient child, Pastor Becky always participated in the church activities. She was an outstanding student and excelled in her education. She was gifted in learning and teaching, and from early on she knew this is what she wanted to do. She attended St. John’s University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and shortly after received a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood. Since graduating, she has worked as an elementary school teacher at South Huntington School District. Like her husband, Pastor Becky also graduated from the Spanish Eastern District Bible Institute and she desires to finish a degree in Theological studies.

After becoming a member of Elohim Christian Church in 1990, Pastor Becky served as a youth leader, as a VBS leader, in the Missions department, preaching, and teaching in Sunday School as well as in Bible Institute.


On May 4, 1996, Pastor Becky married Pastor Carlos Medina and she has worked side by side with him since. Today they are raising their beautiful girls: Eden Marie, Rachel Grace, and Emma Faith. Her ministry today continues to grow and her teaching and counsel are coveted and essential in our church.


pastorbecky@elohimchurch.org


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