Meet The Team

Lead Pastor

Armando Monico

Pastor Armando Monico has lovingly served as a Worship Leader and Youth Pastor for 30 years at Iglesia Pentecostal Cristo Viene, guiding others to discover God’s word and become committed disciples of Christ.

Family Pastor

Morena Arias-Monico

Morena plays a vital leadership role at Freedom City Church. Her devotion to God has empowered her to guide and inspire those around her. Her expertise in family and marriage counseling has been a tremendous asset to the church community.

Church Coordinator

Dayana Pierre

Dayana was born and raised in Haiti in a Christian home, where her faith took root. Today, Dayana serves as our coordinator and is actively involved in various volunteer roles within the church.

Board Member + Head of Media

Ed Short

As one of our longest-standing members, Ed has been a faithful part of our church family since it's very beginning. He is a vital link between our heritage and our future.

Board Member + Youth Interim Leader

Benji Cordon

Benji's journey of faith is one of both heritage and personal conviction. At age 24, Benji made the defining decision to dedicate his life to Christ. He contributes to the leadership and vision of our community. You'll also see him contributing his talents to the Media Team.

Youth Interim Leader

Danitza Cordon

Danitza's faith journey took a transformative turn in her late teens when she first came to Christ. She is passionate about apologetics and being involved in shaping the young minds of the next generation.

Creative Director

Francesca Delano

Francesca was raised in an Italian household and studied poli-sci at McMaster. She was saved in 2025. She is passionate about using her skills in graphic designing for Christ. Whether she's crafting up visuals or working on digital outreach, Francesca's goal is to share the church's message with excellence and clarity.