our leaders

First lady Edda Alvira is a woman with good values and principles. God has given her the gift of healing. She has three years of secretarial study at the University of Puerto Rico, two years of study at the Salem Community College, and more than a decade working as a social worker with  children and their families. Edda is the founder of Women of Kingdom and Children's Ministry. Her greatest passion is serving the Kingdom and the community.

Pastor Nilda Soto is the Co-Pastor and also part of the UCN board.  She has been part of UCN Church for more than two decades, which makes her a pioneer of this ministry. She has four years of theological study from the Inter-American Theological University. She is the mother of three children and her greatest desire is to continue being part of the development of gospel leaders in the world.

Born into the gospel, Cesar was helpful in founding UCN Church. In 2015 he was anointed with a pastoral mantle and has followed in the footsteps of his father, Apostle Ricky Alvira. One of his greatest passions is to bring a living and fresh word guided by the Holy Spirit to the children of God and to all who need it.

President and Founder of the Ministry Chosen Generation With Purpose, his focus is directed on discipling and developing the maximum potential of each person until he leads them to know and enjoy the will of God in their lives. In addition to several years at the University of Puerto Rico and a bachelor's degree in Theology with high honors; He is a lover of searching the scriptures, History and together with various seminars he has served for more than 17 years in the ministry. He has had the honor of being in different 6 countries serving as a blessing as a preacher, teacher and speaker.

A graduate of the Inter-American Theological University with a Master's Degree in Theology, Pastor Carlos enjoys over 23 years of experience in ministry. Although he is developed in numerous departments his passion and focus has been in youth ministry where he has assisted hundreds of youth and youth leaders in their growth and leadership. Pastor Carlos develops his calling through preaching, teaching, conferences and discipleship.

Pastor/Psalmist Luz Chardon  has been in the UCN ministry for more than two decades. Her passion and dedication are carried out in the ministry of worship and she is one of the main voices of the UCN group. She works with her husband in the G300 youth ministry. She is also part of the group of church officers and her desire will always be to see others grow and bring out the best in them, sharing the talents that God has given her.

The prophet Daniel Vázquez has been serving in the ministry of Un Cántico Nuevo for 17 years where he received his call as a prophet and was anointed in 2015. His passion is to impart life through a prophetic word and to speak of God's now.

Minister Keyla Vazquez has been married to her loving husband of 28 years and they have two children together. She came to this church in 2004 which has allowed her to grow and develop into a strong leader. She is part of the body of elders of the church and works closely in ministry as well as in finances. 

Keyla believes that individuals have the ability to be successful, faithful and impactful for the Lord even if their path in life is not typical. 

Leonora Brown established a UCN Church as her spiritual home in 2014. She has a bachelor's degree in organizational management with a minor in human resources management. Her passion is the edification of young people and serving the Kingdom of God. Having grown up in the gospel, her biggest encounter with God happened in 2013, which catapulted her transition from religion to relationship. This encounter of hers brought a new song to the Church where her spiritual growth and maturity in God continues to be cultivated to this day.

Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, International Trade and Marketing, Business and Marketing. In her work, she was introduced to the supernatural mysteries of God through Pastor Victor Diaz. Under her mentorship with Kingdom principles, she was given an opportunity to serve at the annual GECP youth camp, where she saw firsthand the transforming power of God. She is passionate about seeking a deeper relationship with God, she made the Church a New Song her home. During a fast, she was anointed by Apostle Ricky Alvira as a teacher and became part of the group of ministers.