My background has impacted my faith in many ways. As a first generation Haitian-American who came from a Catholic background. My Catholic background has shown me just how important evangelism is for the local church. Prior to my conversion, I thought that I was on my way to heaven because of my works, but I was lost. This has shown me that evangelism is important and it has propelled me to be more intentional with sharing my faith. I was not exposed to the gospel and certainly wasn’t raised in a Christian home. Thus, I know for a fact how impactful evangelism is in my life and the local church. Lord willing, when I pastor; I will endeavor to teach my congregation on evangelism. I will not only teach God’s people on how to evangelize, but I will also lead by example. Making disciples is an imperative in my future pastorate. I will teach and model the importance of evangelism wherever God sends me. Another way my background has impacted my faith is by understanding the importance of the family. My mom and dad were divorced when I was around the age of four and it affected me in many ways. When I became a Christian, I realized the necessity of understanding the biblical roles of the family. My Father was still active in my life, but his absence in the home played a crucial role in how I thought as a man. I was raised in a broken home, but the power of the gospel changed my trajectory and mindset in life. I now know how my background impacted my faith and what I need to do in order to serve and help others. Marriage and the family is a non negotiable for my pastorate. I will endeavor to serve God’s people by having a robust, loving and theological driven family ministry that will cater to the needs of the people. My prior experience and family background has motivated me to shepherd God’s people through family ministry. The last way my background has impacted my faith is my understanding of finances and stewardship. I was born in the 1990s to a Haitian immigrant family who desired to work for the sole purpose of paying bills. In other words, I was not born in a wealthy family and at times struggled financially growing up. This motivated me to be a better steward of the money that God has blessed me with. Lord willing, I want to educate God’s people on how to be good stewards of their money. I will not be a financial guru or expert, however I want to Shepherd God’s church in the area of money and resources. In conclusion, I desire to preach and teach a wholistic approach to Christianity. I want to serve God’s people with the mentality that the Word of God addresses and necessitates evangelism, the family and finances.