Caribbean

Leander St. Elmo Warren

My name is Leander St. Elmo Warren and I am an ordained Minister of the Guyana Congregational Union where I have served as Pastor, General Secretary and Chairman.

I have been married to my lovely wife Audrey, we celebrated our 42nd anniversary on April 8, this year. We are the proud parents of 4 grown children (3 girls & 1 boy), 3 of whom are married and have their own families. We are also the happy grandparents of 6 grandchildren (3 boys, 3 girls).

My work life began as a teacher for which I hold a Trained Teacher’s Certificate. With regard to my service as a Christian Minister for 32 years to date, I am the recipient of the Bachelor of Arts Theology and the Diploma in Ministerial Studies. I have also participated in a few postgraduate short courses.

Ecumenically over the years, I have been involved with the Council for World Mission (CWM), World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC), Caribbean and North America Council for Mission (CANACOM), Caribbean and North America Area Council CANAAC), Caribbean Conference of Churches (CCC), Caribbean Area of Reformed Churches (CARC) and World Council of Churches. I served on the Executive Committies of CWM and WCRC, as Moderator of CANACOM and CANAAC and as my Church representative to CCC, CARC and WCC.

Some other things I love doing are listening to music (all genres), gardening, playing games with my wife (scrabble, draughts, chess), watching sports and visiting with my children so as to bond with my grandchildren.

Jewell Sinclair-Torrington

I am Jewell Sinclair-Torrington, a member of the Guyana Congregational Union. I am married to Michael Torrington and have one daughter. I am a trained Early Childhood teacher. I graduated from the University of Guyana with a Bachelor of Education in 2007 and Education Management in 2010.

I served as Assistant General Secretary of GCU in 2012 and a Youth Advisor in 2014 and 2015. Currently I serve as Secretary of the Hackney Congregational church. I am also the founder of Rangers Boys and Girls Club which provides guidance and support for young people who are at risk.

I participated in the Africa Region Discovery Programme in 2011, Regional Assembly in 2014, the Members’ Mission Forum and Missional Congregations in the Context of Empire Consultation in 2019.

I am diligent and determined with a passion for children, young people and drama.

When I am not at work or gardening, my ecumenical involvement allows me to; coordinate community missional activities to improve the lives of families and preserve the environment, through community projects.

Ominell Boyce

Ominell Boyce is a young Guyanese advocate for Youth Empowerment. Since 2018, she has been functioning as the secretary for the Guyana Congregational Young People's Union (GCYPU) and also serving as the talent coordinator within her local church Freedom Congregational Church.

Ms. Boyce works full-time with the Ministry of Education assigned to the Government Technical Institute (GTI). she is super excited, having recently completed her Technician Certificate in Building & Civil Construction Part 1 & 2, Business Etiquette & Protocol and Psychological First Aid in The Workplace & Beyond.

In 2015, she participated in the Council for World Mission (CWM) Training In Mission (TIM) programme. That training led her to establish and chair her Non-Governmental Organization called Ubuntu Young People Organization (UYPO). Which seek to create an atmosphere where young people can express their thoughts, feelings and ideas. These expressions will then be modified in order to help these young people to be better individuals for themselves, their family and the world at large.

In 2018 Ms. Boyce attended the first Young Women Enabling Transformation (YWET) programme another CWM initiative, which seeks to influence a new generation of leaders.

Ms. Boyce is most interested in paving the way forward for the young people so when she is not working or volunteering, she spends her time hosting "Bush Cooks" or Sal-out games which allows her to relax while understand life from a fun perspective. She believes in enjoying the little moments, this stems from her favorite quote with says "learn little things about everything and everything about little things."

Carolyn Seaforth

I am Carolyn Seaforth, a lay member of Salem Congregational Church, an affiliate of the Guyana Congregational Union in Georgetown, Guyana.

I am a member of the Bible Study Programme and I sit on several committees. I also represented Salem Congregational at several forums. Being someone with a record of working with people of various socio economic and cultural backgrounds I am able to contribute to the church mentorship programmes.

My professional background is in Human Resources with thirty (30) years of experience as an executive in both the public and the private sectors. My qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (Public Management) Degree and I am a certified HR professional.

I spent my early working years in the Army as an officer in the Guyana Defense Force. My training included a variety of professional military courses including certified private pilot's license from Embry-Riddle University in the USA. While serving as a female Officer, my responsibilities included supervising female soldiers and counselling them on welfare matters. Later, I became a member of the Guyana Veteran Legions and continue to be a mentor to female both veterans and civilians.

I am a proud mother of one, a daughter who has gifted me with a ten years old grand-daughter. They are both the joy of my life and I am fortunate to spend lots of time with them.

Apart from my family, my church and my charity, I enjoy gardening and tending to my pets.