The Kingdom of God: A place to BE, A place of BEING and BELONGING

Seminar Description:

The ministry to which I feel so privileged to be called is guided by the philosophy that the success of the church will not depend so much on the verbal proclamation of the Gospel but on the practical demonstration of Christ’s love, care and compassion. My personal vision statement of the Church is: Creating a Christ like, Caring, Compassionate Community. The goal of the church should be, becoming more like Christ, exhibiting the care and compassion he showed while he was here. This should be the basis of our life and ministry. 

The central message of the sermon preached by Jesus about the Kingdom of God being at hand was aimed at directing people’s focus towards God who loves, values and cares for all who are made in God’s image. The message of the church today about the Kingdom of God should reflect that same call as we direct attention to Jesus who died for the sins of the world and through whom we have abundant life.

Biography

Reverend Germaine Marlon Lovelace                     

Born in Manchester, Jamaica

Has been Married to Marsha since December 2008 

Proud father of one son Secoya Germaine.

Graduated from:

Ø University of the West Indies (Bachelor of Arts in Theology)

Ø United Theological College of the West Indies (MDiv, Diploma in Ministerial Studies)

Ø Vancouver School of Theology (Diploma in Denominational Studies)

Ø St. Luke’s Training and Counselling Center (Clinical Pastoral Education)

Has been an ordained Minister since 2004.

-         Served as Minister of Word and Sacrament with the Moravian Church in Jamaica and Cayman for 10 years.

-         Served as Chair of the Ministerial Formation Committee from 2006 - 2012. This committee was tasked with recruiting and interviewing candidates for ministry within the Moravian Church in Jamaica and the Eastern West Indies Provinces.

-         Served on the administration of the Moravian Church in Jamaica as General Secretary from 2010 – 2012.

-         Admitted through The Committee on Education and Reception to ministry within The Presbyterian Church in Canada since October 2011 and became eligible to apply for a call in October 2013.

-         Accepted a call to First Presbyterian Church in Kenora Ontario where he was Minister for five years. (2014 – 2019)

-         Served as Moderator of the Presbytery of Winnipeg. (2016 - June 2018).

-         Currently serving as Minister at St Mark’s Presbyterian Church in Mississauga. (2019 - present)

-         Serving as Interim Moderator at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Brampton.

Rev. Lovelace is Pastor, Counsellor, Preacher, and Teacher. He has a deep love and passion for serving people, helping others through their struggles, and sharing the message of Jesus’ love and redeeming grace with everyone. 

Rev. Germaine M. Lovelace (Pastor)

St Mark's (Malton) Presbyterian Church

7366 Darcel Ave, Mississauga, ON L4T 3W6

416-271-4083 (Mobile)

204-297-3950 (Personal)

905-677-4514 (Church office)