About Us
WHY WE EXIST
Glen Cove Christian Church
Welcome home, where we gather in love, grow in faith, and go change the world!
Meet The Team
Tommy Lanham
Pastor
Tommy has more than 30 years of ministry experience. He and his family came from Kentucky to Glen Cove Christian Church in August of 2019, approximately 6 months before the pandemic. He holds a BS in Bible and Preaching from Johnson University and an MA in Pastoral Counseling and Life Coaching from Liberty University. He is a master-certified life coach.
Tommy is a dynamic, enthusiastic, award-winning speaker, father of two young adults, and husband to Tammy.
He loves to play pickleball, listen to Prince and Bob Dylan, and watch his University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball team play ball!
Joe Cortale
Pastor
Joe was ordained in 2011 and has served Glen Cove Christian Church as Associate Pastor, Minister, and Pastor. Joe has spent the past 40 years in sales leadership roles and currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Fellowship of Fathers Foundation & Family First Global, whose mission is to promote Christian family values around the world.
Joe holds a BA in business from LaSalle University and, as valedictorian, a master's degree in Christian leadership and ministry from Hope International University.
Joe is married to Laura and is a father of three young adults and Grandpa to 2 grandchildren.
Karen Pedone
Administrative
Karen and her family joined the Glen Cove Christian Church in the mid-1990s, and since then she has held a variety of positions in the church. She's served as a Sunday School Superintendent, a Sunday School teacher, a Vacation Bible School teacher, a deacon of hospitality, and a general "church mom."
For more than 10 years she has led the Women’s Bible Study and has been involved in other Bible studies. She is currently the administrative minister, taking care of printing bulletins and other business-related aspects of the church.
Tammy Lanham
Creative Arts / Production Team Leader
Tammy has been married to Tommy for 25+ years, and they have served in ministry together for more than 30 years. Tammy is a graduate of Johnson University and the New York Institute of Photography.
Tammy is the production team leader for our weekly broadcasts. She creates the videos and designs the graphics for many of the church's publications, including managing our social media and online communications, and maintains our website.
She and Tommy have two young adult children.
Victoria Baboolal
Kid's Cove / Children's Ministry Coordinator
Victoria has been a part of Glen Cove Christian Church for the past 10 years. She has grown up in this church and has a deep connection to the children's ministry program.
Victoria is currently a student at Long Island University, earning her BA in psychology. Victoria is the children's ministry coordinator, in charge of Kid’s Cove, where Bloomers (infants - age 3) and Explorers (kindergarten - 5th grade) learn and grow closer to their faith through engaging lessons taught by our dedicated teachers.
Frequently asked questions
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- 02Our casual, upbeat services last about 60-70 minutes with a live, contemporary worship band and a message. Most people dress casually, but you are welcome to wear whatever you'd like. We have three services - one at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday evenings, one at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morning, and one at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday morning with a free, hot breakfast served at 10:00 a.m.
- 03You may be interested in attending one of our many small groups. There are groups for teens, men, women, young adults, a prayer group, and more. Most groups meet every other week. For deeper Biblical study, consider taking our Equip Advanced Studies courses. See our Small Groups page for more details.
- 04About God... God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22 | Psalm 90:2 | Matthew 28:19 | 1 Peter 1:2 | 2 Corinthians 13:14 About Man... Man is made in the spiritual image of God, to be like him in character. He is the supreme object of God’s creation. Although man has tremendous potential for good, he is marred by an attitude of disobedience toward God called "sin." This attitude separates man from God. Genesis 1:27 | Psalm 8:3-6 | Isaiah 53:6a | Romans 3:23 | Isaiah 59:1,2 About Eternity... Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is hell. To be eternally in union with him is eternal life. Heaven and hell are places of eternal existence. John 3:16 | John 2:25 | Romans 6:23 | Revelation 20:15 | 1 John 5:11-13 | Matthew 25:31-46 About Jesus Christ... Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate his power over sin and death. He ascended to heaven’s glory and will return again to earth to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Matthew 1:22,23 | Isaiah 9:6 | John 1:1-5, 14:10-30 | Hebrews 4:14,15 | 1 Corinthians 15:3,4 | Romans 1:3,4 | Acts 1:9-11 | 1 Timothy 6:14,15 | Titus 2:13 About The Bible... The Bible is God’s Word to all mankind. It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by God, it is truth without any mixture of error. 2 Timothy 3:16 | 2 Peter 1:20,21 | 2 Timothy 1:13 | Psalm 119:105,160, 12:6 | Proverbs 30:5 About Salvation... Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin’s penalty. Eternal life begins when one believes and accepts that Jesus Christ is Lord, repents of their sins and chooses to be baptized for the forgiveness of their sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit. As modeled in the New Testament, we practice baptism by immersion. Romans 6:23 | Ephesians 2:8,9 | Titus 3:5 | Galatians 3:26 | Romans 5:1 | Acts 2:38
- 05Congratulations! This is an important part of your spiritual walk. There are several options. If it is warm, we can go to one of our local beaches. If it is not warm outside, we have an indoor baptistry tub in the church basement. You can make this a private event, or you can invite your friends, family, and fellow church family members to celebrate with you. Email TommyL@GCCChurch.net (mailto:TommyL@GCCChurch.net)to set up a meeting to arrange this life-changing event!
- 06Kids' Cove is our program for kids from birth through 5th grade. It is available at the 11:00 a.m. service. We have a Bible-based curriculum written by our teachers, who make Sunday mornings a fun, safe, and age-appropriate learning environment. When you arrive, let our greeters know your child would like to go to Kids' Cove and we'll get them checked in. GCYG (Glen Cove Youth Group) is for middle and high school students and meets each Saturday night after the 5:00 p.m. worship service. Email TommyL@GCCChurch.net (mailto:TommyL@GCCChurch.net)for more information.
- 07We want to know you better, too! Consider staying for fellowship after our first service or coming early before the second service. Enjoy camaraderie and conversation with other churchgoers over breakfast, pastries, and coffee. Come to any of our regular gatherings, including our summer picnic (with Mr. Softee ice cream!), annual church banquet, open house celebrations, and more!
- 08Thank you for considering a ministry of service. Opportunities to serve include the Production Team for in-house and online broadcast services, the First Impressions Team, Children's Ministry, or, if you’re musically gifted, the Worship Team. Other opportunities include food preparation for fellowship in between Sunday services and handing out water during the summer Downtown Sounds concert series, children’s Easter celebration egg hunt, our annual church banquet, and more! See our "Serve" page for a full list of opportunities. We will find something that fits your particular skill or talent. Email TammyL@GCCChurch.net (mailto:TammyL@GCCChurch.net)for more info or help in finding the right fit for you!
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