About Bethel Christian Church

Pastor Jerome J. Herold

  

 

WHO IS JÉRÔME HÉROLD?

He is a pastor, an engineer, an entrepreneur, and an administrator agent with 47 years of experience.  Hérold is Haitian and 70 years old. He was born in Aux Cayes, the 8th Communal Section of Cayes, the largest city in Haiti’s South.

Hérold was the fourth of five children of Mr. Dieuveille Hérold and Mrs. Marilia Dumorcy. In Port-au Prince, Haiti, Hérold was fortunate to attend the Catholic Sisters Primary School, the Charles Lassegue Elementary School, the Dumarsais Éstimé Secondary School, Lycée Philippe Guerrier High School, and the J. B. Damier Technical School, under the leadership of Ansy Dérose, where he studied Machine Design, Blueprint Preparation and Interpretation, Metallurgy, and Tool Design.

In July 1973, the young Hérold came to the United States when he was awarded by the Eagle Scouts International for his exceptional service. His Boy Scout troop was invited to attend the “Jamboree West Festival” in Idaho. There, he saw the opportunity to grow in knowledge, and he decided to migrate in the U.S.  Using his basic educational skills, he had his first employment opportunity with Hamsley Steel Inc. in Brooklyn as a machinist.

PRESENTLY

Pastor Hérold is:

  • Senior Pastor & Founder of Bethel Christian Church Disciples of Christ Inc.
  • President of Abundance Foundation (Haiti)
  • President of Divine Grace Corporation
  • President of Merad of New York Inc.
  • President of Haiti Express International S.A. 
  • 1st Vice President of “NOVIS Development S.A,” a company designed to help in the development and maintenance of Haiti’s infrastructure.
  • 2nd Vice President of “The Haitian Clergy Association.”
  • A Lieutenant Chaplain Officer
  • Consultant of BATI HAITI, S.A.
  • Trustee of The North Eastern Regional Board of the Christian Church (DOC) Inc.
  • President of Bethel Christian Church Men’s Groups

 

Pastor Hérold has been:

  • An engineer with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) (2003—2015)
  • President of “The Voice of Bethel” Broadcasting Ministry (2008—2012)
  • Host of The Voice of Bethel/ Brooklyn, New York (2008—2015)
  • Trained Coordinator with Acorn Inc. (Community-based Organization) (2000—2002)
  • Finance Consultant /Ford Motor Company /Brooklyn, New York (1999—2000)
  • Premier Lincoln-Mercury, Inc. / Floor Manager / Brooklyn New York (1998—1999)
  • La France Travel and Worldwide Tours Operator/ Brooklyn, New York (1980—1998)
  • Proprietor of La France Travel and Tours, Inc./ Brooklyn, New York (1982—2008)
  • Certified Income Tax Preparer with H & R Block/ Brooklyn, New York (1983—1984)
  • President and CEO of Haiti Express International, S.A./ Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

(1987—1989)

 

  • Minister & Member of Evangelical Crusade/ Brooklyn, New York (1995—2008)
  • Member of Church of the Rising Christ/ Brooklyn, New York (1992—1998)
  • Proprietor of Haiti Express Airlines, Inc. (1988 – 1990)
  • Host of Good News Radio “The Voice of the Island”/ (1993-1995)
  • Charismatic Minister—Our Lady of Refuge Church/ Brooklyn, New York (1975—82)
  • Assistant Chief of Boy Scout Troops of St. Louis de Gonzague/ Haiti (1970—1973)

 

AWARDS:

  • Citation by City Council, 2016
  • Special Award for Exceptional Service
  • Citation by City of New York, 2015
  • Antioch Ministry Development/ Certification/ New York, 2013
  • State of New York Legislative Resolution, 2013
  • Certificate of recognition for God Standing with the Northern Region Ministry
  • Volunteers in Police Service Program (VIPS) Chaplain Officer
  • Entrepreneur and Community Leader/ New York, 1995
  • Citation by Haitian Student Association for Outstanding Support, 1987
  • Citation by WLIB-WBLS as Outstanding Entrepreneur
  • Worldspan Travel Association for Best Travel Agent
  • Creative Organizer of Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts