Pastor Ralph Acerno has been the minister of our church since 1992. Born and raised in Bergen County, he graduated from Northeastern Bible College with a BA in Bible and went on to seminary and holds a 3 year's Masters in theology and divinity. He passed his ministerial ordination examinations from Princeton University in 1985 and has been involved in various ministries since 1973.

 A gifted preacher, teacher and guitarist, Ralph resides in River Edge as well as New York City. His wife Terri is a finance professor at Columbia University. They have 3 children; Paul, April and Danny. His wife Terri is also very involved in the ministry at the church and helps with the Women's Bible study, the fellowship hour, finance and plays piano.

Listen to a radio interview with Pastor Acerno from 10/2/11