The Leadership Team

Archbishop Dr. C. Lloyd Battieste - M.M. D.D. D-C.P.C.
Founding Pastor

Founding Pastor, Redemption Worship Centre, Toronto, Canada
Founder and Presiding Archbishop: Redemption Faith Ministries International Inc. (Toronto, Canada)
President and Chancellor, Mount Olive Bible Institute & Seminary Inc., (Toronto, Canada)
Co-Founder and Chief Prelate, International Council of Pentecostal Bishops Inc. (Toronto, Canada)
Executive Member, Council of International Charismatic Bishops (U.S.A)

Archbishop Dr. C. Lloyd Battieste accepted the Lord as his personal Savior in 1965 and was ordained to the Gospel Ministry on July 20, 1975. He was Consecrated Bishop in 1983, and was inducted into the office of an Archbishop in June 2010.

He is the founding Pastor of Redemption Worship Centre in Toronto, Canada, as well as Presiding Archbishop of Redemption Faith Ministries International overseeing Churches, Ministries, and Ministers around the globe.

He serves as President/Chancellor of the Mount Olivet Bible Institute & Seminary, Toronto, Canada, is an Executive member of the Council of International Charismatic Bishops and is the Co-Founder and Chief Prelate of the International Council of Pentecostal Bishops, Ontario, Canada.

Archbishop Dr. Battieste is a dynamic servant of God who preaches with faith and power. He conducts seminars, workshops and lectures at various international conferences and conventions.

Archbishop Dr. Battieste is married to Rev. Sephlyn Battieste for over 40 years and their union has produced two daughters, Anique and Danika and two grandchildren, Keianna and Dawson.

Rev. Dr. S. Sitcheron - BTH. MTS. ETA. OPC.D.Min.
Co-Pastor

Dr. Selvin Sitcheron has been in Christian Ministry for over 39 years. His favourite area of ministry is pastoral /teaching. He attended Jamaica Wesleyan Bible College, (now Caribbean Wesleyan College). He also studied at the Canada Christian College (B. Th. & MTS), completed ministerial requirement in the FLAME programme, under the auspices of Indiana Wesleyan University, Humber College (social, legal & ethical issues). Dr. Sitcheron is a certified Christian counsellor and a certified lifetime member of the ETA teaching arm.

To add to his credit, Dr. Sitcheron receives his doctorate degree in Christian Ministry with a major in Christian counselling from the Mount Olivet Bible Institute & Seminary

His involvement in Christian ministry gave him the opportunity to serve in the various areas of the church. He served the local church departments such as: Sunday school, youth, men’s and local church board and District Youth department, Western Jamaica as assistant director for over five years.

Over the years, Dr. Sitcheron taught for five years at the then Canadian Institute of Christian Counselling, Lighthouse Fellowship Institute and College, and currently serves as Dean and Lecturer at Mount Olivet Bible Institute and Seminary, Toronto. Apart from pastoral work, education for development and effective service in the ministry are also his passion.

Dr. Sitcheron lives with his wife, Graceolyn for over 30 years, their two sons, Nathan Nicolas and Philip Prescotte.

Rev. Sephlyn Battieste

A Woman of excellence, virtue, persistence!

Rev. Battieste, loves God’s people and graciously serves with humility. She is a passionate woman of prayer and is honoured to proclaim the Word of God when called upon.

Together with her husband Bishop Battieste, they founded Redemption Faith Ministries Intl., which has grown to become a worldwide ministry with churches and ministries across the globe.

In 2008, Lady Battieste became a Licensed Minister and later became an Ordained Minister. She currently faithfully serves as Associate Pastor of Redemption Worship Centre.

First Lady Battieste has been privileged to travel and speak on missions trips with Bishop Battieste and continues to speak at many Women’s Conferences and seminars across the Greater Toronto Area.

Rev. Sephlyn Battieste is the wife of Archbishop Dr. C. L. Battieste is a proud mother of two daughters, Anique and Danika and grandmother to Keianna and Dawson.

Minister Anique Cumberbatch - RCC. BA. RT.
Executive Minister

Minister Anique Cumberbatch dedicated her life to the Lord at the tender age of fourteen.

As a faithful and active servant, she has worked in multiple ministries within our home church and has facilitated many workshops and seminars for Women and Youth. Her desire is to spread the gospel on a practical level using real life applications and a down to earth approach, designed to reach individuals at any stage of life. She is an ordained Minister, with a Bachelors Degree in Biblical Studies and presently serves on our Pastoral Council as the Church Executive Director. Minister Anique's favourite catch phrase is "You Got This"!

Min. Theron Cumberbatch - BA. SSW.
Youth Minister

Minister Theron Cumberbatch is a dedicated follower of Christ and a very faithful and active servant of God. He currently serves on our Pastoral Council as the Youth Minister of this church.

Inspired by the struggles he has seen and experienced as a youth, Minister Theron is committed to working with and helping young people thrive to their fullest potential. As a man and father of one, he is a mentor to young men inspiring them to grow from boys to men. Minister Theron demonstrates an innate passion for people and their holistic development. He is currently completing his bachelor degree in Biblical studies. His favorite thing to do is play/watch/coach basketball!

Min. Lori-Ann Smith
Worship Minister

As a singer/songwriter Lori-Ann Williams-Smith has been captivating audiences with her voice since the tender age of six. At the age of eight, Lori-Ann accepted the Lord as her personal Saviour and has been proclaiming the gospel through the arts ever since then. Training with some of the Music Industry’s best, Lori-Ann has shared the stage with many Gospel Music Artists within Canada, the USA and the West Indies. An anointed vocalist, her style and grace appeals to everyone. With her God-given talent, Lori-Ann currently serves as a Worship Minister at Redemption Worship Centre and shares her love of music with various groups and choirs, within the GTA training in voice technique and development.

Min. Denise Myers-Uzoma
Minister

Minister Denise loves the Lord and is a prayer intercessor at heart. She has a passion for giving back to different impoverished communities in her local city and around the world.

She is currently attending Mount Olivet Bible institute and Seminary Inc., where she just finished her first year with an Associate Degree. She is looking forward to furthering her studies in Christian Counselling, Christian Chaplaincy, and
Ministerial Development, just to name a few. She is a Licensed Minister and serves in different auxiliaries at the Redemption Worship Centre where she attends.

Minister Denise comes from a very musical family and she has progressively honed her talented voice over the years, debuting her first gospel album in September 2007. Through her gifts she desires to encourage, uplift, challenge and inspire generations and spread the truth of God's love and the hope of his salvation.

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