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Chris Coppola
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ASSOCIATE PASTOR
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Chris studied at both the University of Connecticut and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He loves classical music, reading, gardening, and hiking.
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(201) 391-6233 chris.coppola@montvalechurch.org
Jonathan Cabrera
​DIRECTOR OF WORSHIP AND TECH
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Jonathan graduated from Ramapo College with a Bachelors in Music concentrating in Music Production. He is a PK (Pastor’s Kid), and has been serving in churches since childhood. He plays multiple instruments and enjoys music, video games, books, and playing sports.
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(201) 391-6233 jon.cabrera@montvalechurch.org
​Zack Unkenholz
​​NEXT GEN PASTOR
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Zack oversees Montvale Church's children, youth and young adult ministries. He studied at Grove City College and has worked in several ministries, including K-LOVE and Air1 Radio in NYC. He and his wife, Jess, have two children: Olive and Indie. Zack enjoys video games, creating funny videos, making balloon animals, robot-dancing and taking long walks down the aisles of Costco Wholesale.
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(914) 815-4800 zack.unkenholz@montvalechurch.org
Priscilla Sandoval​
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
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In her capacity as Office Manager, Priscilla works closely with the Pastoral staff and various commissions in meeting the day-to-day needs of the church office. Originally from Costa Rica, she is fluent in Spanish and is very happy to practice it as part of MEFC's Spanish-speaking ministry. During her free time, she loves gardening, arts & crafts, and serving in the children's ministry at MEFC.
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(201) 391-6233 Office@montvalechurch.org
Mario Liriano ​
​HISPANIC MINISTRIES PASTOR
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Mario brings a rich background in engineering, management, education, real estate, and martial arts to his ministry leadership. He began ministry training in 2001 at Alliance Theological Seminary, later completing additional coursework through Liberty University and the EFCA’s Gateway Theological Institute. In 2025, Mario earned his Pastoral License after defending his theology thesis before the EFCA Pastoral Credentialing Council. He is married to Bridget, and has two daughters, Gabrielle and Grace. Mario is passionate about helping others discover and use their God-given gifts through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. He also founded The Way Foundation, dedicated to spreading the Gospel globally.
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(201) 838-7542 mario.liriano@montvalechurch.org