Over 70 Faith Leaders from Across All 5 Boroughs Endorse Andrew M. Cuomo for Mayor
New York, NY — Today, 70 influential pastors, bishops, apostles, and ministers representing faith communities across all five boroughs announced their endorsement of Andrew M. Cuomo for Mayor of New York City.
Together, these leaders represent thousands of congregants and decades of moral leadership. They cited Cuomo’s record of working with all communities, his deep respect for faith-based organizations, and his vision to restore safety, opportunity, and unity across New York City.
"Faith leaders are the backbone of our communities: they feed the hungry, lift up families, and help heal our city’s soul,” said Cuomo. “I am honored to have the support of so many respected pastors, bishops, and apostles who share a mission to make New York safer, stronger, and more compassionate. Together, we will rebuild this city from the ground up, with faith, hope, and action.”
"Andrew Cuomo has always shown up for our communities — in good times and in crisis,” said Reverend Dr. Renee F. Washington Gardner of Memorial Baptist Church. He understands that real leadership means bringing people together, not dividing them. We need a mayor who listens, who respects faith, and who knows how to deliver results for working families.”
"Our city is at a crossroads, and people are looking for hope,” said Reverend Susanna Rivera Leon of The Sanctuary Church. “The Sanctuary ChurchAndrew Cuomo has the strength, the experience, and the heart to restore safety, dignity, and opportunity to every neighborhood. We stand with him because we believe in a New York where every family can live in peace and prosperity.”
Faith Leaders Endorsing Andrew M. Cuomo for Mayor
Brooklyn
Rev. Alonza Wright, New Canaan Baptist Church
Rev. Steve Carter, Mount Ararat Church
Rev. David Kelley, Christ Fellowship Baptist Church
Bishop Carl Wauchope, Emmanuel Baptist Church
Pastor Jamal Brantley, Grace City Church
Pastor Nerlyn Menard, Kingdom Dynasty
Pastor Karl Menard, Kingdom Destiny
Pastor Matthew Pierre, Fellowship Tabernacle of Faith
Pastor Marilyn M. Pierre, Fellowship Tabernacle of Faith
Pastor Brugard Brutus, Remsen Church of God
Pastor Winnie Pierre, Church of Lord
Pastor Dr. Yves Pierre, Church of Lord
Pastor Marie-Eugene Celestin, The Voice of Jesus Ministry
Pastor Yves Jr. Celestin, The Voice of Jesus Ministry
Pastor Widmarc Pierre, Free Methodist Church of Bethlehem
Pastor Marvin Abram, United Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor Eddie Karim, Bright Light Baptist Church
Rev. Craig Gaddy, Friendship Baptist Church
Bronx
Pastor Fernando Cabrera, New Life Outreach International Church
Bishop Fernando Rodriguez, President of the Latin/African American Chaplains Association
Pastor Salvador Sabino, Heavenly Vision Christian Center
Apostle Rafael Vargas
Pastor Francisco Peralta, Heavenly Vision Christian
Pastor Johnny Lopez, Christ Community Church
Pastor Oscar Mendoza, Salem Church
Pastor Israel Pena, The FLOW Kingdom Ministries
Pastor Elvia Cabrera, New Life Outreach International Church
Pastor Nikil Adwalpalker, Throggs Neck Community Church
Pastor Warren Hicks, Christ is Center Church
Minister Richard Torres, New Life Outreach International Church
Rev. Joselyn Rodríguez, Church One Way to Heaven
Apostle Allende, Iglesia Espíritu Santo y Fuego
Apostle Larry Agee, Focus on Christ Church of Restoration Inc.
Pastor Alert Hamilton, Victory Through Praise Church
Rev. Ricardo Guzman, Iglesia Jehova Shalom
Rev. Vanessa Rodriguez, Iglesia Recogiendo la Última Cosecha
Pastora Jeanmarie Salazar, Iglesia Raising the Fallen
Rev. Sharon Simons, Ambassador Pentecostal Church
Pastora Wanderina Valle, Iglesia Puerta del Cielo
Pastor Felipe Castillo, Roca Eterna
Pastor Manuel Dionisio, Iglesia Rebaño de Jesucristo
Pastor Martín Chávez, Iglesia Pentecostal
Bishop Shawn Walker, Restoration Church Center
Bishop Jackie Vasquez, Iglesia Pentecostal Abrigo del Omnipotente
Apostol Jeanette de León, Centro de Fe Casa de Avivamiento
Pastor Sean Wareham, Restoration Church Center
Min. Diana Vásquez, NY Director, Latin/African American Chaplains Association
Pastor Ángel Berrios, Iglesia Pentecostal Unidos en Cristo Inc.
Pastor Dorian Malloy, Carolina Baptist Church
Pastor Fred Crawford, Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Gloria Bradshaw, Mt. Bethel Baptist Church
Bishop Dr. Michael Carrión, The Promised Land Covenant
Reverend Susanna Rivera Leon, The Sanctuary Church
Pastor Jay Gooding, Miracle Revival Fellowship Tabernacle COGIC
Manhattan
Pastor Louie Carlo, Abounding Grace
Pastor Taylor Wilkerson, Trinity New York
Dr. Pastor Ruben Beaubrun, Living Faith Tabernacle
Pastor Kerlin Calderon, Grace Tabernacle Ministries
Rev. Nelson Colón, Iglesia Mar de Galilea
Reverend Dr. Renee F. Washington Gardner, Memorial Baptist Church
Rev. Albert Sterling Hawkins, Church of the Meek Baptist
Queens
Pastor Lal Singh, Hollis Assembly of God
Rev. Errol Vierra, Ozone Park Church of the Nazarene
Rev. Leroy Pascal, Springfield Garden Church of the Nazarene
Staten Island
Dr. Tony Baker, Sr., St. Philip's Baptist Church
Rev. Demetrius Carolina, First Central Baptist Church
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