Rev. Philip Bonano
Founding & Senior Pastor
Pastor Philip Bonano is the founding & Senior Pastor of New Season Christian Center. He was born and raised in the Bronx as a Pentecostal pastor's kid learning and developing his call to ministry under his Dad, Bishop Hector Bonano. New Season is thankful for the Spiritual covering of Bishop Hector and Rev. Rebecca Bonano.
Pastor Phil studied at Queens College Aaron Copeland School of music with a major in jazz piano and also studied at Nyack College in the field of Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Organizational Communications and Leadership Diversity. He loves pouring in to leaders and building God's church in the city.
Pastor Phil launched New Season in 2004 and has since seen the faithfulness of God as he ministers and shares God's love with all who connect with New Season. Under his leadership, New Season provides Sunday Services, Men's, Women's and Youth Ministry, Theological Education, Community Outreach and more.
In addition to his work at New Season, Pastor Phil serves as the Assistant Principal of a NYC Department of Education Pre-School called Fabiana Academy. He loves being a part of providing a quality education to 3 and 4 year olds in the neighborhood. Pastor Phil is also the Teaching Director of the Urban Church Leadership Center UCLC, started by Bishop Hector Bonano to build the next generation of Pastors and Church Planters all across cities in the New England area.
Between New Season, Fabiana, and UCLC, he is very busy -but that isn't enough! Pastor Phil is also a Husband and Father. He and his wife live in the Bronx and have three teenagers who keep life full of joy.
Pastor Phil loves people and would love to connect with you if you have any questions. Email him at phil@newseasonchurch.cc. Follow him on Instagram @Pbonano
Rev. April Bonano
Co-Pastor
Pastor April assists her husband Pastor Phil in overseeing the operations of New Season Church. She is a teaching/preaching Pastor and enjoys working with the leaders of the church.
In addition to her work at New Season, April works with The City Seminary of NY as the Grants Manager for their Ministry In The City Hub. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Fordham University and is currently enrolled in a Master's program for Urban Ministry at City Seminary.
April loves singing, reading, cooking, and being a Mom. Follow her on Instagram @Im_a_ChurchGirl
Deacons
Annette Dames, Milagros Torres
The Deacons of our church oversee all Spiritual matters and care of the congregation. They preside over the communion sacraments, teach on Baptism, and serve through prayer every Sunday service. They also advise our Pastors and come alongside them to lead New Season. Pastors and Deacons comprise our team of Elders. Deaconess Annette and Deaconess Milagros have many years experience in serving the church and both are graduates of the Ministry Fellows Program with City Seminary of New York. If you need Spiritual Care , please email deacons@newseasonchurch.cc to be connected with a Deacon.
Overseers
Tanya Melendez, Keith Taylor, Lamont Williams, Keyra Williams
The Overseers lead the ministry leaders of our church - the team that makes ministry happen! From Hosting, Security, Pantry Outreach, Men's/Women's groups, Children and Youth groups, our ministry leaders together with their Overseers are the "hands and feet" of Jesus to our local church community.
Ministry Leaders
Harmony Bonano, Dialena Gomez, Shaun Knox, Shantel Lattimore, Rueven Morales, Angeliz Otero, Diana Pagan, and Alejandro Rodriguez
