Dr. Larry Perez, is the founder and Senior Pastor of U-turn Covenant Church (an affiliate of New Life Covenant Church CHICAGO & The Assemblies of God), in Northlake Illinois. He is also the founder of the Turn Center (a community based 501c3 non-for-profit organization). He's a former National Youth Director for the Young Defenders Ministry, and currently serves as a Trustee for MCIN, a Worldwide Discipleship Movement. He serves as a director of the NLA (NewLife Association) and loves to serve pastors in church planting, leadership development, and evangelism. HE served as a Host for TBN Salsa for over 3 years, and has done several conferences in other countries for pastoral and ministry leadership. He has a B.A. In Communications from Northeastern Illinois University and has obtained his MACM at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary. He recently obtained a Ministerial Doctorate from Southeastern University.
Pastor Jose Perez, our Associate Pastor, is a pillar of our church. With over 25 years of marriage to his wife, and their five children, he brings a wealth of life experience and leadership to our congregation. Previously serving as the Senior Pastor of New ER Church in Chicago for 13 years. Pastor Jose continues to inspire and guide our spiritual journey with his compassionate and devoted approach.