About Our Founders: Eric & Nancy
Eric was born in London, England, and Nancy grew up in Park Slope, Brooklyn. They met in the entertainment industry in 1998 when Eric, working as an assistant casting director, was casting for the NBC movie The Temptations. During auditions, he met Nancy, and they quickly became close friends, marrying a year later. Both began attending a Bible study for actors, w
here they were led to the Lord by a well-known Hollywood movie star. Shortly after, they chose to pause their careers in the arts to pursue further education: Eric became a teacher, and Nancy became a social worker. For ten years, they planted themselves at the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church, singing in the Six-Time Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and serving as leaders in various ministries. In 2007, Nancy gave birth to their fourth child, Naomi, who was born still for three minutes. After being resuscitated and placed on a respirator, Nancy faced severe internal bleeding and was given only 24 hours to live. Miraculously, Nancy survived but remained in a coma for 11 days. Through fervent prayer by their church and family, Nancy awoke fully healed and whole, surprising all the doctors and hospital staff. Following this experience, Nancy felt called into ministry as an evangelist and began sharing her testimony in various venues. Her story reached over a quarter of a million people online. Eventually, Nancy transitioned into preaching the Word. Together, Eric and Nancy founded Nancy Pierre Ministries, a healing and deliverance evangelical outreach. They traveled across the U.S. and around the world conducting outreaches and crusades, winning souls for Christ. God soon began to reveal Eric’s anointing for pastoral ministry—a challenging journey, especially as they were the first pastors in their families. After 15 years of ministry, the Lord led Eric and Nancy to start a church in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Their vision: to bridge the gap between the arts and faith by creating a movement of influential people who impact their marketplace for the glory of God. Both attended The New York District School of Ministry and Global University’s Berean Bible School and hold credentials with The Assemblies of God. They have four beautiful children and reside in Brooklyn, NY. Who We Are
We are pastors who happen to be artists, called to reach other artists, young professionals, the eclectic, and families in New York. Our Core Values: The 5 C’s
Christ
Community
Creativity
Connection
Communication
Our Purpose and Mission
Our goal is to encourage, empower, and equip souls by creating a movement of influential people who impact their marketplace for the glory of God. We do this by bridging the gap between arts and faith to reach the lost. Our System of Training
We influence individuals and create impact through a “Double Team Effect.”
Our Double Team Effect means we:
Train and transform (small groups, etc.) Empower and equip
Activate gifts that add value
Move and multiply
What We Believe at Marketplace Church
The Scriptures Inspired: The Bible is the revealed Word of God and our sole rule for discipline and government. The One True God: God exists as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—the triune Godhead. The Lord Jesus Christ: We believe in His deity, virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, atoning death, resurrection, ascension, and personal return. The Holy Spirit: The Helper who empowers and guides believers. Special Creation: God created the universe without evolutionary process. Satan: Originally perfect but rebelled; defeated at the cross, awaiting final judgment. The Fall of Man: Man was created good but fell through sin, incurring physical and spiritual death. Salvation: Only through Jesus Christ by repentance and faith, with inward and outward evidence of salvation. Sanctification: Separation from evil and dedication to God, obtainable by faith. Child Dedication: We practice child dedication, not infant baptism. Holy Communion and Baptism: Ordinances commanded by Christ, symbolizing faith and unity. Baptism in the Holy Spirit: Available to all believers, evidenced by speaking in tongues. Spiritual Gifts: Given by the Holy Spirit for the common good, including divine healing. The Church and Its Mission: The Body of Christ exists to evangelize, worship, and build believers in the image of Christ. The Fivefold Ministry: Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors, and Teachers equip the Church. The Blessed Hope: The imminent return of Christ and resurrection of believers. The Millennial Reign: Christ’s thousand-year reign on earth following His return. The Final Judgment: All will be judged; eternal punishment awaits the unrepentant. The New Heaven and New Earth: Where righteousness dwells and God’s children reign forever. Racism: Sinful and contrary to God’s creation; all humans are equal and made in God’s image. Tithes and Offerings: Support the church’s ministries and care for the needy. Marketplace Church Code of Ethics
We Keep Christ at the Center
We Love People Unconditionally
We Practice Biblical Conflict Resolution (Matthew 18)
We Refuse Gossip and Slander
We Protect Unity
We Honor Every Person
We Practice Accountability and Humility
We Lead by Serving
We Create a Culture of Welcome
We Steward What God Gives Us
We Stand for Justice and Mercy
We Pursue Peace, Not Conflict
We Protect Trust and Confidentiality
We Grow in Faith and Character
We Remain Teachable and Open
We Represent Christ in the Marketplace
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