Providing faithful service as unto God
"Fulfilling the mission of Jesus Christ through servant leadership,
while supporting ministry executives to meet the strategic agenda"
while supporting ministry executives to meet the strategic agenda"
In 1999 Laurel graduated from the Whole Life Ministries Bible School in Kingston, Jamaica and completed her practical ministry working with marginalized youths, seniors, and drug addicts in slums of Spanish Town St. Catherine. Immigrating to Canada in 2001, Laurel continues to serve in Ministry with the Church of God in various ministry capacities: as Sunday school Teacher at Grace Fellowship Church of God and Guest Services Coordinator at Fellowship of Love Community Church and currently working behind the scenes in various capacities when called upon at Destiny Gospel Centre, where she now attends.
A member of the Regional Executive Staff, Laurel started to work in ministry full-time, serving with the Administrative Bishop and CEO, as an Officer of the Corporation since 2012 when she joined as Secretary-Treasurer for the Region of Eastern Canada. After obtaining her Project Management Professional (PMP) in 2018, with Regional Council approval, her title was changed to Director of Administration and Strategic Projects. She continues to carry out the responsibilities of the Secretary-Treasurer, supporting the Regional Executive Council with strategic planning and corporate governance projects.
Laurel utilizes her knowledge of project management, business administration and corporate governance principles and procedures to support the Corporation achieve its strategic objectives. Laurel is the documentation and communications specialist, acting on behalf of the Administrative Bishop and CEO to improve, enhance and increase member support and engagement. She was instrumental in starting THE VOICE - the official Newsletter for Church of God in Ontario. As Treasurer, Laurel supports the Administrative Bishop/CEO and Regional Council in managing the financial affairs of the organization, include, working with external auditors and financial experts to complete the annual audit for presentation at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Ministers. She manages strategic projects include the planning and execution of AGM of Ministers, various Leadership Symposiums, as well as support the Convention Committee in planning the Annual Regional Convention. Laurel is also the Plan Administrator for the Group Benefit Insurance and the Pension Plans.
Laurel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Management) from University of Technology, Jamaica, Bachelor’s Degree in Health Service Management from Ryerson University, and a Masters Certificate in Project Management from Centennial College. A Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt holder, Laurel is also trained in Executive Leadership, Board Governance and Occupational Health and Safety.
Currently, a member of the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Durham Highlands Chapter, Laurel served as Director Membership, and Director, Governance for 2020-2021 Board year. Laurel previously served as Portfolio Manager with PMI-Lakeshore Chapter, member of the Cadarackque Public School Community Council and Board Member of Woodgreen Family Shelter. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Chaplaincy with Covenant International University - Canada Campus, where she also volunteers as Outreach Coordinator.
Laurel has overcome many challenges since migrating to Canada and has powerful testimonies of how God has transformed her life, from overcoming homelessness and abuse to walking in the power and righteousness of God. She is the proud mother of Matthew - now a young adult and graduate of Ajax High School. Matthew volunteers as Director of Student Engagement with Urban Minds, a local Not-for-Profit, specializing in Urban Planning. In Sept 2021 Matthew begin his studies in Urban Planning and GIS at Mohawak College.
A member of the Regional Executive Staff, Laurel started to work in ministry full-time, serving with the Administrative Bishop and CEO, as an Officer of the Corporation since 2012 when she joined as Secretary-Treasurer for the Region of Eastern Canada. After obtaining her Project Management Professional (PMP) in 2018, with Regional Council approval, her title was changed to Director of Administration and Strategic Projects. She continues to carry out the responsibilities of the Secretary-Treasurer, supporting the Regional Executive Council with strategic planning and corporate governance projects.
Laurel utilizes her knowledge of project management, business administration and corporate governance principles and procedures to support the Corporation achieve its strategic objectives. Laurel is the documentation and communications specialist, acting on behalf of the Administrative Bishop and CEO to improve, enhance and increase member support and engagement. She was instrumental in starting THE VOICE - the official Newsletter for Church of God in Ontario. As Treasurer, Laurel supports the Administrative Bishop/CEO and Regional Council in managing the financial affairs of the organization, include, working with external auditors and financial experts to complete the annual audit for presentation at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Ministers. She manages strategic projects include the planning and execution of AGM of Ministers, various Leadership Symposiums, as well as support the Convention Committee in planning the Annual Regional Convention. Laurel is also the Plan Administrator for the Group Benefit Insurance and the Pension Plans.
Laurel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (Management) from University of Technology, Jamaica, Bachelor’s Degree in Health Service Management from Ryerson University, and a Masters Certificate in Project Management from Centennial College. A Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt holder, Laurel is also trained in Executive Leadership, Board Governance and Occupational Health and Safety.
Currently, a member of the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Durham Highlands Chapter, Laurel served as Director Membership, and Director, Governance for 2020-2021 Board year. Laurel previously served as Portfolio Manager with PMI-Lakeshore Chapter, member of the Cadarackque Public School Community Council and Board Member of Woodgreen Family Shelter. She is currently pursuing a Certificate in Chaplaincy with Covenant International University - Canada Campus, where she also volunteers as Outreach Coordinator.
Laurel has overcome many challenges since migrating to Canada and has powerful testimonies of how God has transformed her life, from overcoming homelessness and abuse to walking in the power and righteousness of God. She is the proud mother of Matthew - now a young adult and graduate of Ajax High School. Matthew volunteers as Director of Student Engagement with Urban Minds, a local Not-for-Profit, specializing in Urban Planning. In Sept 2021 Matthew begin his studies in Urban Planning and GIS at Mohawak College.