What we believe… We believe in one God, who exists in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God.
We believe sin did not separate us from God, but that Jesus Christ came to restore our relationship with God. We believe Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, the Son of God, the Messiah. We believe Jesus Christ is 100% man and 100% God, that he lived a sinless life, took our sins upon Himself, died, and rose again, and today he sits at the right hand of God the Father and is our High Priest and sole Mediator. We believe the grace of God, which brings salvation, has been given to mankind through faith in Jesus Christ. We believe water baptism is an ordinance that demonstrates our identification with Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. We believe the Holy Spirit is our Comforter that guides us in all areas of our lives and leads us to produce the fruit of the Spirit. We believe that Holy Communion is a celebration of the death of Jesus and we do it in remembrance of him. We believe that God wants to transform us, heal us, free us, and prosper us so that we live a blessed and victorious life that impacts others. We believe that we are ministers of the New Covenant to bring the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.
WHO WE ARE
Luis Antonio Valera is a leading voice in spreading the gospel of grace in Spanish, uniquely combining a successful corporate media career with his pastoral calling. As the Founder and Lead Pastor of Iglesia Nuevas Buenas in Ridgefield, New Jersey, Luis Antonio delivers a message centered on the Good News of the Gospel and an authentic relationship with Jesus, free of religious constraints. A graduate of Faith International Training School (FITS) and currently a professor at the institution, which boasts over 700 graduates from more than 80 nations, Luis Antonio is an Ordained Minister with Covenant Ministries International, Inc. and a certified Executive Pastor. His impressive corporate career includes senior leadership roles such as Senior Director of Marketing, Promotions, and Entertainment at Telemundo 47, Marketing Director at Univision Radio NY, Station Brand Director at Univision 41, and Content Director at WADO 1280 AM, WQBU 92.7 FM, and WXNY 96.3 FM. Luis Antonio is currently the President of KingMaker ProMedia, a company specializing in television production and marketing. Luis Antonio continues to expand the reach of the Gospel through digital platforms, committed to bringing the Good News of Jesus to as many people as possible, as quickly as possible.
- Pastor John
OUR STAFF
Perla Arias
Worship Pastor
I am Perla Arias, a psychologist and pastoral counselor dedicated to fostering harmony, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth in couples and families. With a strong background in psychology and a deep passion for personal and family transformation, I have devoted my career to creating safe, trusting spaces where people can express themselves, strengthen their bonds, and overcome life’s challenges. My mission is to guide those seeking to improve their relationships and find a holistic balance that allows them to live with purpose, fulfillment, and meaning.
Damabelis Acevedo
Director of Childrens' Minestry
Hello, my name is Damabelis Acevedo, and I have had the joy and privilege of leading the Children's Ministry at Nuevas Buenas Church since 2019. I truly adore working with children and being used by God as a vessel to plant his seeds of love and his word in their hearts at such an early stage in their lives. Alongside my ministry role, I am also a second-grade ESL teacher in the New Jersey public school district. I am currently working on earning my credentials and Master’s degree in Elementary Childhood Education to better serve both my students and the children in our ministry. It’s an honor to be part of these young ones' faith journeys, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to help lay a strong foundation of God's love and truth in their lives.
Meiling Aquino
Events Coordinator
Meiling Aquino, owner of K Glow Beauty and founder of Viviendo Inspirada para Empoderar, has dedicated her life to transforming and uplifting Hispanic women. Through her leadership and creativity, she empowers women to discover their strength, inspires them to grow, and encourages them to make a positive impact on society. Guided by the word of God, she follows the example of biblical women like Deborah and Esther, who led and protected their people with faith and courage. Her mission is to motivate others to walk with purpose, confidence, and determination.
WHO WE ARE
We are a church under the umbrella of Pastors Sammy and Alekcia Peña who were our pastors at Celebrazion Latina of the Faith Fellowship World Outreach Ministries church. The Pastor is under the umbrella of Covenant Ministries International, Inc.
OUR MISSION
Together we are a community of believers. We want to spread the good new of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in to as many non-believers as possible in the shortest possible time.
OUR VISION
We strive to be a church without walls. Jesus calls for us to go outside the walls to reach the lost and the broken. It is there that the lost will be found. Most churches find it is comfortable to stay within the walls, but we make it an effort to be like the church from the book of Acts, to see our city changed.
OUR VALUES
We value Jesus, he finished his work on the cross, a sacrifice once and for all. We value people and each other., loving them as Jesus loved them and serving them as Jesus served them.
OUR HISTORY
SMALL BEGINNINGS
We are a group that has been sharing the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ since 2014.
We began meeting once a month as part of the Group Vida of the Hispanic division of Faith Fellowship Ministries, Celebrazion Latina.
We were so hungry to know more about the Good News that we began meeting every weekend.
We have seen how these teachings have brought us closer to a God who loves us unconditionally, a God who is not
angry with us, we are getting to know the will of God that is “good, pleasing and perfect
OUR STAFF
Luis Antonio Valera
Lead Pastor
Luis Antonio Valera is a leading voice in spreading the gospel of grace in Spanish, uniquely combining a successful corporate media career with his pastoral calling. As the Founder and Lead Pastor of Iglesia Nuevas Buenas in Ridgefield, New Jersey, Luis Antonio delivers a message centered on the Good News of the Gospel and an authentic relationship with Jesus, free of religious constraints. A graduate of Faith International Training School (FITS) and currently a professor at the institution, which boasts over 700 graduates from more than 80 nations, Luis Antonio is an Ordained Minister with Covenant Ministries International, Inc. and a certified Executive Pastor. His impressive corporate career includes senior leadership roles such as Senior Director of Marketing, Promotions, and Entertainment at Telemundo 47, Marketing Director at Univision Radio NY, Station Brand Director at Univision 41, and Content Director at WADO 1280 AM, WQBU 92.7 FM, and WXNY 96.3 FM. Luis Antonio is currently the President of KingMaker ProMedia, a company specializing in television production and marketing. Luis Antonio continues to expand the reach of the Gospel through digital platforms, committed to bringing the Good News of Jesus to as many people as possible, as quickly as possible.
Perla Arias
Worship Pastor
I am Perla Arias, a psychologist and pastoral counselor dedicated to fostering harmony, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth in couples and families. With a strong background in psychology and a deep passion for personal and family transformation, I have devoted my career to creating safe, trusting spaces where people can express themselves, strengthen their bonds, and overcome life’s challenges.
My mission is to guide those seeking to improve their relationships and find a holistic balance that allows them to live with purpose, fulfillment, and meaning.
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Meiling Aquino
Director of events
owner of K Glow Beauty and founder of Viviendo Inspirada para Empoderar, has dedicated her life to transforming and uplifting Hispanic women. Through her leadership and creativity, she empowers women to discover their strength, inspires them to grow, and encourages them to make a positive impact on society. Guided by the word of God, she follows the example of biblical women like Deborah and Esther, who led and protected their people with faith and courage. Her mission is to motivate others to walk with purpose, confidence, and determination.
Damabelis Acevedo
Director of Children's Minestry
Hello, my name is Damabelis Acevedo, and I have had the joy and privilege of leading the Children's Ministry at Nuevas Buenas Church since 2019. I truly adore working with children and being used by God as a vessel to plant His seeds of love and His Word in their hearts at such an early stage in their lives. Alongside my ministry role, I am also a second-grade ESL teacher in the New Jersey public school district. I am currently working on earning my credentials and Master’s degree in Elementary Childhood Education to better serve both my students and the children in our ministry.
It’s an honor to be part of these young ones' faith journeys, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to help lay a strong foundation of God's love and truth in their lives.
Declaration of Faith
ABOUT OUR BELIEFS
Iglesias Nuevas Buenas Church recognizes the fundamental importance of establishing a strong framework of morals that nurtures spirituality, fosters maturity, and strengthens relationships within our community of believers. We believe that as followers of Christ, it is essential to cultivate an enviornment where individuals can grow in their faith, support one another, and build meaningful connections. Our commitment to these morals is reflcted in the core values we uphod, ehich serve as the foundation of our identity and guide our beliefs.
The Inspired scriptures
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, a revelation from God to man, the infallible rule of faith and conduct, greater than conscience and reason, but not contrary to reason.
(2 Tim. 3:15-17; 1 Pet. 1:23-25; Heb. 4:12)
The One True God
The one true God has revealed Himself as omnipresent, revealed himself as “I AM,” and further revealed Himself as incarnated in the principles of relationship and association, existing simultaneously as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
(Deut. 6:4; Mark 12:29; Isa. 43:10,11; Matt.28:19)
The Fall and Redemption of Man
Man was created good, and right and God said, “Let us make man in our image and likeness.” Man, by voluntary transgression, fell and his only hope of redemption is found in Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
(Gen.1:26-31; Gen. 3:17; Rom. 5:12-21)
The Salvation of Man
The Grace of God which brings salvation, has been given to all men through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; and by being justified by grace he has become an heir of God according to the hope of eternal life. (Titus 2:11, 3:5-7; Rom. 10:13-15; Luke 24:47)
Evidences of Salvation
The believer’s inner evidence of his salvation is the direct testimony of the Spirit. (Rom. 8:16). The outward evidence to all men is a life of holiness. (1 Thess. 4:7, 2 Tim. 1:9).
Water Baptism
The ordinance of baptism through burial with Christ should be observed (as the Scriptures command) by all who have repented of their sins and in their hearts have believed in Christ as their Savior and Lord. In doing so, they declare to the world that they have died with Christ and have also been released to walk with Him in newness of life.
(Matthew 28:19, Rom. 6:4)
The Lords Supper
The Lord's Supper, which consists of the elements bread, fruit, and wine is the symbol expressing our participation in honoring his suffering, death, and a prophecy of his second advent, which is commanded to all his believers "until the time of His coming"
The Church is the Holy Body of Christ, the dwelling place of God through the Spirit with divine appointments for the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Every believer is an integral part of the church, and their names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life.
(1 Thess. 2:4).
Ministry
The divinely called and scripturally ordained ministry has been provided by our Lord for a twofold purpose: (1) The evangelization of the world, and (2) The building up of the Body of Christ.
(Mark 15:16, 20; Eph.4:11-13)
Marriage
God created marriage, it is a covenant between a man and a woman that makes them one.
(Gen. 2:22,24; Matt. 19:5-6)
Divine Healing
Deliverance from sickness is granted by the atonement of Christ and is the privilege of all believers.
(Isa. 53:4,5; Matt. 8:16,17; Mark 16:18; John 5:14)
Lake of Fire
The enemy and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, and whoever is not written in the Lamb's Book of Life will be sent to eternal punishment in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.
(Rev. 19:20;20:10-15)
Millenial Reign of Christ
The revelation of the Lord Jesus Christ living in heaven, the salvation of national Israel, and the millennial reign of Christ on earth are promises that are written and are our hope.
All believers should earnestly expect and earnestly seek the Father's Promise which is baptism in the Holy Spirit. With this comes the infusion of power for life and service, and the bestowal of gifts and their use in the work of the ministry. (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8; 1 Cor. 12:1-31) This experience may be distinct from and subsequent to the New Birth experience. (Acts 2:38; 10:44-46; 11:14-16; 15:7-9)
God's Will for Provision
It is God's will for believers to be whole, healthy, and successful in all areas of their lives, but because of the fall, many may not receive all of God's benefits while living on earth. This fact, however should never prevent believers from seeking the full benefits of Christ in His provision so they can better serve others. 1. Spiritual (John 3:3-11; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 10:9-10). 2. Mental and Emotional (2 Timothy 1:7, 2:11; Philippians 4:7-8; Romans 12:2; Isaiah 26:3). 3. Physical (Isaiah 53:4-5; Matthew 8:17; 1 Peter 2:24). 4. Financial (Joshua 1:8; Malachi 3:10-11; Luke 6:38; 2 Corinthians 9:6-10; Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Psalm 34:10, 84:11; Philippians 4:19).
The Blessed Hope
The resurrection of those who have rested in Christ and their displacement, along with those who still live and await the Lord, is imminent and is the blessed hope of the church.
(1 Thess. 4:16; Rom. 6:23; Titus 2:13; 1 Cor. 15:51,52)
The New Heaven and The New Earth
We, as promised in the Scriptures, seek a new heaven and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
