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Sundays

11:00 AM

61a Warren Street

Lawrence, MA

Our Team

Javier Roche

Lead Pastor

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Javier (Jabi) had been attending Lawrence Evangelical Church since 2002. In 2004, he felt the Lord call him into full-time ministry.

After 3 1/2 years of studying at Eastern Nazarene College, he returned to be the Youth Pastor until 2010. He has since served at other churches throughout New England until he felt the Lord calling him once again to Lawrence Evangelical Church where he was installed as the Lead Pastor on July 10th, 2022.

He and his wife, Gigi, are the parents of two boys (Isaiah and Gabriel).

Javier loves to preach the Gospel, watch movies, read books, and drink good coffee. His favorite ice creams are pistachio and black raspberry from Richardson's Ice Cream.

Stephanie Oliva

NextGen Director (Kids)

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Stephanie began attending LEC in 2015 and was an active member through 2020. After a few years away, she returned in 2023 with a renewed passion for serving, particularly in the Children and Youth Ministry. She leads this ministry alongside her husband, Youth Pastor Edgar, and together they are raising their three energetic boys: Sebastian, EJ, and Easton.

Professionally, Stephanie is a full-time school clinician and also runs a private practice where she provides virtual mental health services. Her heart for young people is reflected both in her career and her ministry. She serves in the Children and Youth Ministry because she believes in planting seeds of faith early and creating spaces where kids and teens feel safe, supported, and seen.

Her favorite Bible verse, Philippians 4:13—“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”—guides her daily walk and her work with the next generation. While her family lives and breathes soccer, she proudly holds it down as the family’s biggest baseball fan.

Edgar Oliva

NextGen Director (Students)

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Edgar has been faithfully serving at LEC since 2023, bringing energy, heart, and spiritual depth to the Youth Ministry. He is passionate about mentoring teens and creating spaces where they can grow in their faith, ask hard questions, and experience the love of Christ. Edgar leads with authenticity, compassion, and wisdom, and is widely known for being an exemplary man of God who genuinely loves the youth he serves.

In addition to his ministry work, Edgar owns a used car sales business and is a dedicated stay-at-home dad to his two youngest sons, EJ and Easton. He also proudly wears the title of “biggest fan” to his oldest son, Sebastian, and can often be found on the sidelines cheering him on at soccer games.

Whether he's coaching young hearts in faith, running a business, or parenting with intention, Edgar lives out his calling with joy, humility, and a servant’s heart.

His favorite Bible verse, Jeremiah 29:11—“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”—guides his approach to life and ministry.

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61a Warren Street, Lawrence, MA 01841

Call: 978-975-7622

SMS only: 978-878-3700

61a Warren St, Lawrence, MA 01841, USA

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