Our Pastor
Pastor Chris Billy Leslie
Pastor C Billy Leslie, a native of the Island of Jamaica, spent his formative years immersed in the spiritual teachings of his father and under the influence of his childhood church. It was here that he developed an enduring passion for spiritual matters. Answering his call to Gospel ministry, he left the rural foothills of his hometown, Flamstead Garden in St. James, to pursue a B.A. in Religion from Northern Caribbean University. Following his studies, he gained invaluable ministerial experience within the North Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, where his ministry flourished, reaching many in Jamaica.
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An evangelism enthusiast with a passion for preaching, Pastor Leslie has dedicated his ministry to enriching lives through the seeds of the gospel. Under his leadership, hundreds have come to faith, a testament to God’s blessing upon his work. His deep commitment to outreach led him to engagement outside of the pulpit, speaking at community outreach programs, graduations, prayer breakfasts, and public rallies on health and social issues. These experiences shaped his
approach to ministry and demonstrated his devotion to community-building.
Pastor Leslie migrated to the United States in 2016, where his passion for ministry remained steadfast. He devoted himself to itinerant preaching, revivals, and evangelistic programs across various states. In June 2019, he accepted a call from the Northeastern Conference to serve as the Senior Pastor at Bridgeport Tabernacle Seventh-day Adventist Church. He currently serves the Brooklyn Temple and Coney Island congregations, where his commitment to soul-winning and public evangelism continues to contribute to church growth.
An accomplished poet, Pastor Leslie enjoys writing narrative poetry, watching historical documentaries, and engaging in sports, fishing, and reading. Married to the dynamic Zanjainie Watson since June 2012, he values her as both a supportive partner in ministry and a professional mentor in the school system. Zanjainie, a Social Work graduate and published author of three children’s books, brings her industrious spirit and multifaceted talents to enhance their shared mission. Together, they are blessed with their daughter, Crizanae, born in August 2018.​
Pastor Chris Billy Leslie lives by the belief that "the whole duty of man is to fear God and keep his commandments”
(Eccl. 12:13).