Live the Brave way of Jesus

Join us every Sunday at 2580 Amsterdam Avenue NY, NY

Doors open at 10AM

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A new church in Washington Heights, NYC.

Centered on Jesus









We exist to help people follow Jesus in everyday life, cultivating a community marked by prayer, courage, and genuine relationships.

Launching in 2026









Brave Church is a new church plant preparing to launch in Washington Heights, NYC in 2026, created to serve the city with faith, hope, and purpose.

From New York, for New York









Our heart is to reflect the beauty and diversity of the neighborhood, building a church that feels like home for individuals, families, and generations.

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Emmanuel & Marlene Dominguez

Lead Pastors

Born and raised just blocks apart in Washington Heights, NYC, Emmanuel and Marlene met at a local dance school and bonded over their shared love for Jesus, culture, people, and their city. What began as a missional friendship became a missional marriage—and now, a family on mission. 

After eight years of ministry in Fort Worth, Texas, where they discipled and led hundreds of students, God called them back home. Now, they're planting a church in Washington Heights: a house of prayer, blessing, and belonging for everyone—from neighborhood abuelas to young dreamers. 

Their vision is a bilingual church where people from all walks of life can find home, identity, and purpose as sons and daughters of God. Washington Heights is ready for revival—and they’re here for it.