Pastor Steve was ordained to the ministry by the CCNA in Sept. 1987. He served on the Board of elders, was caretaker, youth leader, teacher, musician and Associate Pastor, working alongside his dad in all aspects of the ministry. After the passing of his father, he became our Senior Pastor in Nov. 1998. Rev. Bavaro also began service as a presbyter for the Eastern District of IFCA (formerly CCNA) in 2003. He loved music and could be heard playing the trumpet at every service!
Holding a Master’s degree in counseling, he worked for the NYC Board of Ed as a teacher and guidance counselor prior to becoming Pastor, affecting many lives for the kingdom. He and his wife, Elizabeth fully embodied what it meant to have a “Pastor’s heart.” The name of Italian Christian Church was formally changed to Christian Assembly of the Bronx, which reflected Pastor Steve’s vision of Isaiah 56:7, “For My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations.” Pastor Steve was promoted to Heaven on April 27, 2012.