Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God
The People
We are proud to be a multi-cultural church where everyone is welcome. Our congregation is comprised of people from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds who reside throughout Suffolk County in Long Island, New York.
The Church
Our church was planted in Central Islip on June 25, 1978 by Pastor David K. Fox and his wife, Linda. It began by renting an old church building at 56 Wheeler Road. A few years later property was purchased and a building was constructed at 1230 Motor Parkway. In 2005 we dedicated a new building on the same property. The continued expansion of our facilities has accompanied the growth of our congregation. In addition to meeting the spiritual, social, and physical needs of our surrounding communities, we reach out to many parts of the world. We are part of the Church of God of Cleveland, Tennessee, a Pentecostal denomination with churches in over 160 countries.
We Believe...
...Eternal salvation is only by faith in Jesus and what He did on the cross.
...The entire Bible was inspired by God. It is His infallible truth and instruction for our lives.
...There is one God eternally existing as three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Jesus is the Son who came to earth, died for our sins and rose from the dead.
Leadership - Pastoral Staff
Rev. David and Linda Fox, Senior Pastor
Pastor Fox is the founding pastor of the Lighthouse Taberancle (1978) and a long-time member of the New York Church of God State Council. Pastor David and Linda Fox met while attending Zion Bible Institute in RI (now located in MA). Pastor Fox has an M.A. in Counseling from Liberty University and a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Stony Brook University
Rev. Edward Bernhard, Assistant Pastor
Pastor Ed oversees our assimilation ministry and many other church events. He is also very involved in our counseling ministry and children's reading program.
Rev. Darien Fox, Executive Pastor
Pastor Darien has a Master of Divinity from the Church of God Theological Seminary and an MBA from the University of Florida. He is known for his missions work in many overseas locations.
Rev. John and Ximena Robalino, Spanish Ministry
Rev. Moises and Delmy Polanco, Spanish Ministry
Pastor Mauricio Perez, Spanish Music Ministry
Church Elders
Paul Harris, John Jerome, Sam Ramos & Pierre Eliacin
Church Deacons
Alma Ramos, Jackie Jerome, Paul Catanzarite, Rev. Hiram Claudio, George Renta
Lighthouse Tabernacle Church of God
1230 Motor Pkwy
P.O. Box 486
Central Islip, NY 11722
631-234-2355