Benjamin Ocasio Sr. was born on June 14, 1959 in the city of Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from Vineland High School in 1977. Rev. Ocasio is blessed in his marriage of 42 years with Naomi Ocasio. His children Benjamin Ocasio Jr. and Stephanie A. Ocasio are a great blessing and are active in the ministry. In 1993 the church installed Benjamin as Assistant Pastor. He became an ordained minister in 1996 through the Jameson Evangelical Association. In the year 1997 he became Senior Pastor of Rock of Salvation church. In 1999 Rev. Ocasio attained his degree: Dr. of Divinity from the Jameson School of Ministry.