Christopher Rivera was born and raised in New York City. He has been working with youth for the last 8 years as a Youth Minister and Director of Boys & Girls Clubs on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. He recieved his M.S.W. from Fordham University, with a B.S.W. with a Minor in Theology. He was introduced to youth ministry with the Salesians at Mary Help of Christians and has shared Christ's message of hope to youth through the Jornada Movement for 10 Years. Christopher is excited to work with youth ministers in the southern region to help build the Young Church to spread the message that God is Good... All the Time!
Favorite Scripture Passage: Matthew 20:16 : "So shall the last be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen."