Meet Our Pastor

Elaine Maldonado Ortiz, is a Pastor in the Poconos in Pennsylvania. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, started serving in children’s ministry in 1981. Currently she trains leaders in biblical protocol for ministry, consults Pastors, business professionals and ministry leaders throughout the the USA. Recently widowed (9/26/23), continues the call of God to under-shepherd the church  Christ Jesus led her husband to plant in 2022. Her one and only passion is time spent alone with God. Out of God’s Word and Hyde prayer  closet is where she believes all ministry must flow. She will minister as the Holy Spirit will lead and believes Him for His power to manifest. She lives in Stroudsburg, PA and has five children, a son in law, and two grandchildren she loves dearly.