Pastor Joseph Persaud

Pastor Joseph Persaud is the founder and senior pastor of Empowered Life Church. He is a dynamic, anointed preacher and teacher of the Word of God. A native of a small village near Georgetown, Guyana, Pastor Joseph was saved at the tender age of 14 and answered God’s call at age 16 when he began pastoring a small church. Realizing the need for formal training, he enrolled in the Assemblies of God Bible Institute and would go on to become the student body president and the highest academic achieving student.


In the following years, Pastor Joseph had the privilege of teaching at two Bible Schools of the Assemblies of God and also served as Dean of the Georgetown Bible School. After pioneering his first church from 1968, he and his family migrated to Toronto in 1983 where he then pioneered and still pastors his present congregation.


The ministry of Pastor Joseph has been marked by a strong focus on evangelism, particularly in the early years. He has preached in numerous crusades and revival meetings in many countries all over the world and has seen the power of God touch and transform lives.


Pastor and Evangelist Joseph Persaud is a dynamic man of faith with almost 50 years of experience in ministry. He has encouraged the hearts of thousands to pursue the promises of God and remain faithful to His call. Known as a pastor with a true servant’s heart, Pastor Joseph shares practical messages that are humorous, inspiring and compassionate. He and his wife, Pastor Bea, have three children and currently reside in Toronto.

Pastor Bea Persaud

Pastor Bea Persaud, affectionately known as Sis. Bea, is an outstanding woman of the Spirit and faith. She was born in Guyana, South America and was raised in a Hindu home. Her father was a Hindu Priest and his teaching of Hinduism left her empty and without a sense of true love. She was constantly tormented by the many superstitions of her religion and confused by the Hindu teaching of reincarnation.

 

At the age of 14, Pastor Bea attended a children's crusade where she found Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour. She later enrolled in bible school where she met and would eventfully marry Pastor Joseph. In 1971, she graduated from bible school and was the second highest academic achieving student.

 

Pastor Bea has a unique ability to touch the hearts of children. She conducted extremely successful children's crusades and teachers’ training sessions in countries worldwide, including Surinam, the Carribbean, Europe, South Africa, India, and U.S.A. Through her ministry, Pastor Bea has seen thousands of children impacted by the Word of God and teachers re-fired with a passion for their gifting.

 

In the early years of pioneering East Scarborough Pentecostal Worship Centre with her husband, Pastor Bea was instrumental in initiating many of the ministries of the church. With a passion and heart for prayer, today Pastor Bea successfully leads the prayer ministries of ESP and together with Pastor Joseph, they are touching and transforming lives.

 

Over the past twelve years Pastor Bea’s ministry has been to lead people into the baptism in the Holy Spirit.  As a result hundreds of children and adults have come into this essential and wonderful experience.  

 

Pastor Bea is a powerful woman of prayer who will challenge and inspire you to higher heights in your walk with the Lord.

Pastor Donnie Persaud

Donnie Persaud is a motivational speaker, pastor, corporate executive, author and entrepreneur. With his captivating style, powerful illustrations and ability to convey profound truths in a simple way, he is inspiring and empowering this generation. His spontaneous humour and practical approach engage audiences of all ages and walks of life.

 

Donnie has shared in conferences, retreats, schools and leadership seminars; speaking in several countries including Canada, the U.S., St. Lucia, Trinidad, Guyana, South Africa and the Bahamas. He is the author of “The Journey – Road to Destiny” and the "Thrive Life Devotional".

 

In addition to his ministry endeavors, Donnie is a former Executive Director at a major financial institution. He has spoken at industry conferences, webinars and presented to various corporate Boards of Directors.  Donnie has guest lectured at the University of Toronto and speaks at various not-for-profit organizations.  He is also Co-Founder of Live Christ Clothing.

 

Donnie and his wife Christina live in Toronto with their three boys – Nathan, Noah and Noel.    https://www.donniepersaud.com/

Christina Persaud

Christina Persaud is a certified teacher, women’s leader, entrepreneur and an encourager at heart.  She has a passion to inspire others to recognize, uncover, develop and chase after their God given purpose.  Her creative ability and divergent ways of thinking breathe new perspectives and invariably adds value. 

 

Christina currently leads the Women's Ministry - EmpowerHer at the EMP Life Church. Over the years she has served in a variety of leadership roles including co-leading the youth ministry for over 15 years, leading Kids 4 Christ, Vacation Bible School and Shine 4 Jesus, a platform for uncovering and developing gifts within children. Christina is also passionate about impacting the broader community and has led several community initiatives, both locally and abroad, including the Warm Hearts Project, B-Light and Christmas Joy. 


In addition to her ministry endeavors, Christina held a managerial position for several years with the City of Toronto, before returning to school to pursue her passion to become a teacher. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ryerson University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto.


Christina is a "preacher's kid" and attributes her strong faith foundation to her parents - the late Pastor George and Juliet Persaud. She is a nature inspired enthusiast, who loves to walk, swim and spend quality time with her family. Christina and her husband, Pastor Donnie, live in Toronto with their three boys – Nathan, Noah and Noel.