About Word Of Grace
About Word Of Grace
Word of Grace Fellowship was founded in 1988, growing out of a Bible study at Evangelistic Centre in Rahway under Rev. Dr. Paul F. McCarthy. Led by founding Pastor Rev. John Hogan and Assistant Pastor Rev. Don Carson, the church began with about 20 members meeting at local YMCAs and launched the cable TV program Nothing but Grace in 1989. Dedicated to teaching the Gospel of Grace and the righteousness of God, the fellowship continues to uphold Rev. Hogan’s vision of a church centered on God’s grace. After Rev. Hogan’s passing in 2006, Rev. Don Carson became Pastor and Rev. Dr. Natalie Marino joined as Assistant Pastor. Today, Word of Grace Fellowship invites all to join in growing together in His amazing grace.
About Our Pastors
(1945–2006)
The Reverend John Hogan
Rev. John Hogan founded Word of Grace Fellowship in 1988 after leaving the Pentecostal Holiness Church to share the message that God’s grace reconciles all who believe in Him. A devoted teacher of the Gospel of Grace, he served as Pastor until his passing in 2006. Rev. Hogan held degrees in Education from Jersey City State College and the Word of Faith Leadership and Bible Institute in Dallas, TX. He taught for 32 years in the Newark Public School System, served as a Bible Institute Director, and faithfully ministered through teaching, preaching, and fellowship. Leaving a legacy that continues to inspire Word of Grace Fellowship today.
(Pastor, 2006–Present)
Dr. Rev. Don Carson
Dr. Rev. Don Carson has been part of Word of Grace Fellowship since its founding in 1988, first serving as Assistant Pastor and becoming Pastor in 2006 after Rev. John Hogan’s passing. A graduate of Emmanuel College with a B.S. in Pastoral Ministries, Rev. Carson has faithfully led the church in teaching the Gospel of Grace and the righteousness of God. His current teaching series, The Gifts of God, explores spiritual gifts, our inheritance in Christ, and the fruit of the Spirit. Rev. Carson is married to Maricel Carson, who serves as the church secretary. Under his leadership, Word of Grace Fellowship continues to honor both men and women as vital ministers of God’s righteousness.