Providing faithful service as unto God
"Fulfilling the mission of Jesus Christ through servant leadership,"
In 1999 Laurel graduated from the Whole Life Ministries Bible School in Kingston, Jamaica and completed her practical ministry training, 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 Ontario. She recently completed her International Chaplaincy License with Covenant International University and Seminary
A member of the Regional Executive Staff, Laurel began working full-time in ministry in 2012 as Secretary-Treasurer and subsequently as Director of Administration and Strategic Projects following her Certification as Project Management Professional in 2018.
Laurel manages the day-to-day operational functions and corporate governance activities for the Corporation. She is the documentation and communications specialist, who was instrumental in starting THE VOICE - the Official Newsletter for Church of God in Ontario. As Treasurer, Laurel supports the Regional Executive team in managing the financial affairs of the organization, include, working with external auditors and the Accountant to complete the annual financial audit for presentation at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Ministers. She coordinates the planning and execution of activities for the Annual General Meeting of Ministers, various Leadership Symposiums, as well as, support the Regional Convention Committee in planning and executing activities for Annual Regional Convention. Laurel is also the Plan Administrator for the Group Benefit and the Defined Benefit 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 previously served as Director Membership, and Director, Governance with the Chapter and member of the Cadarackque Public School Community Council.
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. With the help of the Holy Spirit, she is proud of her accomplishment as a single parent to Matthew - who is currently pursuing GIS and Urban Planning at Mohawk College., Fennel Campus.
A member of the Regional Executive Staff, Laurel began working full-time in ministry in 2012 as Secretary-Treasurer and subsequently as Director of Administration and Strategic Projects following her Certification as Project Management Professional in 2018.
Laurel manages the day-to-day operational functions and corporate governance activities for the Corporation. She is the documentation and communications specialist, who was instrumental in starting THE VOICE - the Official Newsletter for Church of God in Ontario. As Treasurer, Laurel supports the Regional Executive team in managing the financial affairs of the organization, include, working with external auditors and the Accountant to complete the annual financial audit for presentation at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Ministers. She coordinates the planning and execution of activities for the Annual General Meeting of Ministers, various Leadership Symposiums, as well as, support the Regional Convention Committee in planning and executing activities for Annual Regional Convention. Laurel is also the Plan Administrator for the Group Benefit and the Defined Benefit 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 previously served as Director Membership, and Director, Governance with the Chapter and member of the Cadarackque Public School Community Council.
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. With the help of the Holy Spirit, she is proud of her accomplishment as a single parent to Matthew - who is currently pursuing GIS and Urban Planning at Mohawk College., Fennel Campus.