Hello, my name is Joseph Costa. I am happily married to my devoted wife Bernadette since 1982. We have 2 lovely daughters Jennifer and Emily. Prior to becoming a full-time Pastor I worked in NYC for 20 years as a sales executive/principal for a very successful temporary employment service.

In 1994 I was ordained a minister in Brooklyn, NY where I served as associate pastor for 7 years. In September of 1996 The Blessed Hope Baptist Church of Long Island was started. By the end of 1999, we moved from my house to our current location on Rte. 112 in Coram.

I hold a Bachelors Degree of Divinity, a Masters Degree in Theology, and a Doctorate in Theology from The Blue Ridge Bible Institute of North Carolina. I enjoy spending time with my family recreationally, and they are also a great help to me in the ministry. I offer individual & family counseling to help others achieve the same degree of joy I've experienced in my home. Won’t you come and visit?