Jonathan grew up in Essex County, but later discovered his desire to plant a church back home while completing his B.A. degree in Biblical Studies. Shortly after college Jonathan met Nivin while ministering at Calvary Temple in Wayne as a staff pastor and in time they married. After nearly five years of ministry at Calvary, becoming Ordained and finishing his Master’s degree the opportunity arose to launch this exciting new church in Caldwell in the fall of 2009. Nivin serves as the church's Childrens Director with several years of ministry experience & as an educator.