Who We Are

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.

Living the Brave way of Jesus and inviting others to do the same.

Our Mission







What We Believe

What We Believe is centered on the life, teachings, and saving grace of Jesus Christ, the truth of Scripture, and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit.

We believe the gospel is the good news that God has reconciled the world to Himself through Jesus Christ. By His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus offers forgiveness, freedom, and new life. This gospel is not just information but transformation, bringing renewal to individuals, communities, and the world.

We believe the Bible is God’s inspired and authoritative Word. It reveals who God is, what He has done in Christ, and how we are called to live as His people. Scripture is not merely information, but the unfolding story of redemption, calling us into God’s mission and shaping every part of life.

We believe the church is the body of Christ, called to gather in worship, grow in discipleship, and scatter in mission. The church is not a building but a people, empowered to embody the love of Jesus in both word and action, for the renewal of our neighborhoods and city.

A smiling family of five, with two parents and three young children, pose together outdoors on a city street while wearing warm winter coats.

Emmanuel & Marlene Dominguez

Co- Founders 

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.

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Join us every Sunday at 2580 Amsterdam Ave, NY

Doors open at 10AM