Our Pastor, Tony Cataneo, has been involved in the ministry of Jesus Fellowship since its beginning in 1976.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from Florida International University in 1980.
He is a certified consultant and facilitator with the Institute for Christian Living.
He has served on the Executive Boards of the Council of Pastors of the Association of Christian Churches and the Bethel Park Community Coalition.
A native of Western Pennsylvania, Pastor Tony married his wife Judy in 1976.
They have three children: Joseph and his wife Kristen, Cara Mia, and Jessi.
They moved to Bethel Park from Miami in 1981 and officially chartered Jesus Fellowship as a church in 1986.
The focus of our ministry is to Worship the Lord, to equip the saints to do the Work of the Ministry, and to Win the World for the Lord Jesus Christ.
We earnestly desire to be a blessing to you in any way we can.
Give us the opportunity to share with you the fellowship of "Good People Becoming Better" by the grace of God as we Make His Praise Glorious.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 3-11
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Jesus Fellowship Academy?
The application deadline for Jesus Fellowship Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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