Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - Senior Pastor Reverend Wayne R. Hoyte and CoPastor Joycelyn Hoyte of First Assembly of God Church in the British Virgin Islands have accomplished a historic three-peat graduation feat with the award of their Doctoral degrees from Masters International University in Melbourne Florida.
On February 11, Dr. Wayne graduated with a Doctoral Degree of Divinity - Old Testament, New Testament and Theology, while Dr. Joycelyn obtained her Doctoral Degree in Biblical Studies with an emphasis on Biblical Counselling.
Dr. Joycelyn spoke on the significance of the accomplishment saying, “This graduation is special because it represents the third time that we are graduating together as a couple from the same institution. In addition it is the fulfillment of a life-long dream for both of us to have achieved this level of academic excellence in our respective ministries.”
They completed an Associate Degree in 1987 from the Barbados Baptist Theological College; a Master of Arts Degree in 2012 from Masters International University; and the Doctoral Degree from Masters International University this year.
Furthermore, she noted, “For the second time both at the Masters Level and at the Doctoral Level we received the “Yoke Fellow Award” in recognition of the unity and bond shared both in study and ministry. For us this is indeed a remarkable achievement considering the existing demands and responsibilities we share together in ministry yet we were able to achieve this milestone.”
The completion of the Doctoral Degree has provided an opportunity for the two Pastors to become more versed and knowledgeable in their subject disciplines. Both Pastors believe that the next step in ministry is according to God’s will for their lives, and they are looking forward to sharing their ministry with the wider British Virgin Islands community and beyond.
Dr. Wayne explained, “In the area of Biblical Counselling we would especially like to teach Christians how to apply the scriptures to areas of weakness and challenges in their life and how they can profit from the truths of the Bible. Since learning is a lifetime journey we will continue to remain current with advances in our areas of discipline so that we can be the best that God wants us to be.”
He added, “We definitely plan to share our testimony through inspirational and spiritual literature, and we want to find more effective and modern ways of reaching lives for Jesus. Building the ministry at First Assembly of God will remain a focal point of our attention as we purpose to be faithful to the call of God on our lives.”
In addition to their roles as Senior Pastor and Co-Pastor of First Assembly of God Church on Tortola, the Drs. Hoyte are hosts of the Radio Broadcast ‘Family Life’ on ZKING 100.9 FM. The programme is broadcast on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. They are also the proud parents of three children – Gabrielle, Brent and Charis.
First Assembly of God Church is located in Lower Estate, Tortola. Services are held on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. with family Sunday School Hour at 9:30 a.m., and bible study at 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting is held on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. and there are regularly scheduled Men’s, Women’s and Youth Meetings.
For more information on the service schedule, telephone 494-8389 or email faog316@yahoo.com
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