After 48 years of full-time ministry, including 22 years as Lead Pastor of Calvary Temple in Philadelphia and five years as staff pastor at Citylife Church,  pastor  Valco has transitioned to the ministry of serving as the Interim Pastor here at Parkview. It was here in Newark Teen Challenge that pastor Valco first felt the call to preach the gospel. He grew up in South Philly and came to Christ as a teenager at Teen Challenge. He has been married to Ruth for over 45 years; they have two adult children  and two grandchildren, who Pastor George says are the joy of his life. His greatest passion is to communicate God’s Word and lead others to transformation in Christ.

Favorite Food:

I connected with many cultures and enjoyed many cuisines during the ten years I spent living in New York City . . . Greek and Colombian foods are my favorites. 

Favorite Book:

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah by Alfred Edersheim

Life Motto:

“To know Him by the Spirit and by the Spirit to make Him known.”  

Favorite Sport:

Baseball. I became a dedicated Yankees fan while living in New York City, but I still root for the Phillies, too.

Favorite Movie/TV Show:

Ben-Hur

Fun Fact: 

My first-time sport fishing I caught a 140-pound striped marlin.

Jeremy grew up in church his whole life and gave his life to Christ at age 15. Later that year he was water baptized. In the years following he began to feel the call of God on his life for worship ministry. He then enrolled, was accepted, and graduated from the University of Valley Forge with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Worship Leading. Jeremy’s passion is flowing with the Holy Spirit during worship and chasing after his presence.

Nick serves as our Youth and Young Adults Pastor. He graduated from Evangel University with a Bachelors in Biblical Studies and is passionate about seeing people grow in their relationship with Christ. He enjoys beating people in a good board game and connecting with people over a cup of coffee.