President
The President’s Responsibilities:
Serves the general interest of Central Jamaica Conference as the Executive Committee shall determine Adheres to the policies of the Jamaica Union, Inter-American Division, and the General Conference Works in harmony with Jamaica Union and in close counsel with Union Officers Supervises the operations of Central Jamaica Conference Approves vacation leave for Administrators, Directors, and Pastors Supervise the Pastoral Staff Speaks publicly on behalf of the Constituency on issues of national importance.
For evangelism in the Conference.
In consultation with other administrators and the pastoral staff evangelistic goals are set, then voted by the Conference Executive Committee, and supervised by him. Take a special interest in fostering the evangelistic work of the Conference doing all to encourage soul- winning endeavor on the part of all workers . He is chairman of: Evangelism Committee Development Committee Executive Committee Finance Committee Education Board Publishing Board H. S. Walters Health & Outreach Centre Board Willowdene Group of Schools Board Departmental Council
He is a member of:
- Northern Caribbean University Board
- Jamaica Union Executive Committee
- Andrews Memorial Hospital Board
- ADRA Board
- NCU Media Board
RESOURCE DOCUMENTS
2021 Manchester Report
Report on the parish of Manchester presented by Pastor Sean Hamilton, Parish Coordinator
2021 Clarendon Report
Report on the parish of Clarendon presented by Pastor Howard Grant, Parish Coordinator.
2021 St. Catherine Report
Report on the parish of St. Catherine presented by Pastor Romone Phoenix, Parish Coordinator.
Conference Session Report
President's Report for the 5th Quadrennial Session
Team
Nevail Barrett
President
nevail.barrett@centralja.org
(876) 527-4608
Claudette Grant
Administrative Professional
claudette.grant@centralja.org
(876) 527-4486
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