The Rev. Adrian S Odle, a native of Barbados, was trained for the Methodist Ministry at the United Theological of The West Indies, Mona, Jamaica from 1987-91. Rev. Odle graduated with the Bachelor of Art in Theology (B.A.) UWI hons, The Diploma of Ministerial Studies and a Certificate in Mission and Evangelism.

He did post graduate studies at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, where he pursued the STM (Master of Sacred Theology) in Pastoral Theology and Psychology.

He has served as in ministry in the Islands of St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados.

He is also currently serving as the Chaplain to the Barbados Fire Service and second Vice President of the Barbados Christian Council.

Rev Adrian Odle

Greetings everyone,

I am Reverend Carol-Jean Richardson, from the twin mountain peaks island of St. Lucia. I am a Probationer Deacon stationed in the Bethel Circuit of Barbados, in the South Caribbean District of the MCCA. I am assigned to the Circuit Organizations and Education Committee to work with children and the youth and I also preach.

In my journey in the Methodist Church, I have been the President of Methodist Women in Action, Member of the Methodist Church Choir, Care Fund Steward and Member of the Prayer Group.

Prior to Ministry, I was an Administrative Secretary, but was inspired in answering my call by Rev. Barbara Lake, my deceased father who was passionate about the Bible, and deceased sister, Evangelist Sheila Mary Richardson.

Committing my life to God gives me an opportunity to serve God and to serve God’s people. I have learnt from gardening, my favourite hobby, that it takes time to delight in the produce of your hard work and that this same patience is needed in leading someone to Christ. It is a pleasure and a blessing to meet you.

Rev. Carol-Jean Richardson

I pursued a Diploma (UTCWI) and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology (UWI) respectively in Jamaica between 1991 and 1995. Thereafter, I became a Minister of Religion with the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA) in 1994. After studies, I worked in Panama for five years, Trinidad and Tobago for nine years, St. Vincent and the Grenadines for three years and Barbados for five years.

During 2005 and 2008 I acquired basic and advanced certificates in Rape Crisis Counselling while in Trinidad. Starting in 2009, in conjunction with Codrington College and the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP), I started training in the art of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPET). I received my Doctorate in Psychology from Graduate Theological Foundation (GTF) in 2017 and my Masters’ in Philosophy, in Theology from the UWI (Cave Hill campus) in 2018. In 2019, I completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning with the UWI (Cave Hill campus).

Apart from proclaiming the Word of God, I am employed by Codrington College as a Part-time Lecturer in the discipline of Clinical Pastoral Education Training.

I love outreach ministry and have a passion for pastoral care which include helping others, prison ministry, visitation to the sick, counselling/chaplaincy and intentional listening to persons who need to share. My pastimes are going to the beach, reading, and watching television.

My continuing desire is to serve God in every area of Pastoral Care. He trained me in this discipline at a crucial time in my life when I needed to understand self-care and how to balance it with the care of others. I am committed to the call to practice the “Care/Cure” of the Soul” and to teaching CPET since there is a great need for this type of chaplain/counselling/caregiving ministry in our Caribbean islands.

It is ironic how life happens; I wanted a clinical and missionary career and God has blessed me with both my heart’s desires. I am trusting in his faithfulness, grace, and mercy, as I continue to offer myself to Him and to the service of others.

Safety, Health and Blessings,

Rev Marcelle Brathwaite

Rev Pearson Blackman , a Barbadian, started his career as a Biology teacher at the Parkinson Secondary School, before his call to Ministry. He started as local Presbyter and completed studies at UTC in Jamaica.

Rev Blackman holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in History and a Diploma in Education and a Certificate in Educational Management and Administration, all from the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus.

Reverend Blackman started at a local preacher in the early seventies and served in the Bethel Circuit, South Trinidad Circuit, North Trinidad Circuit and retired as a Superintendent Minister in the Ebeneezer Circuit. He is currently attached to the Bethel Circuit as a Supernumerary.

He is married to Sis Thelma Blackman and has three children and three grandchildren.

Rev Pearson Blackman

Dr. Evelyn McCollin is a veteran teacher with 46 years' teaching experience. Subsequent to teaching in Barbados for about seven years, she migrated to the Bahamas in 1971, where she taught at St. John's College Secondary School for 16 years. Sis. McCollin later joined the faculty of the College of the Bahamas in 1987 as a History Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences. As an adult Educator, Dr. McCollin served as Assistant Director, responsible for the Upgrading Department in the Center for Continuing Education, from May 1999 to August 2000. She conducted workshops on Teaching Methods for Adult Learners and presented Papers at Conferences. She retired from the College of the Bahamas as an Associate Professor in 2010 and returned to Barbados.

In 1968, Sis. McCollin received a Bachelor’s Degree in History and English from the University of the West Indies. Later, she read for a Master of Education Degree in Secondary School Administration from the University of Miami. In 1991, this erudite lady completed a Teacher’s Certificate from the Joint Board of Teacher Education in association with the University of the West Indies and the College of the Bahamas. Thereafter, in 1998, she read for a Doctorate in Adult Education from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Dr. McCollin is a born again spirit-filled believer in Christ. She initiated the Student Christian Movement at St. John's College. This passionate woman for God was a member of Bahamas Faith Ministries founded by Dr. Myles Munroe for 30 years. It was within this ministry, where she received sound Biblical teaching and matured in the knowledge of the Word. In addition, she served in the Ministry as Kingdom Care (i.e., Cell-group) leader, Counsellor and participated in a myriad of outreach endeavours to many of the Family Islands in The Bahamas.

This devout Christian lady is well qualified and experienced to deliver content in in the area of 'Facilitating Adult Learning'. She ministered as an Elder at PFDM Prophetic Favor and Deliverance Ministries. Dr. McCollin has been conducting Bible Studies on Wednesday nights since April this year. She treated to topics such as: How to Pray, Spiritual Gifts, Praise and Worship, Spiritual Warfare, The work of Angels, Divine Healing, and the Names of Jesus.

Staff

Rev Adrian Odle

Rev. Carol-Jean Richardson

Rev Marcelle Brathwaite

Rev Pearson Blackman

Sister Dr Evelyn McCollin