About Us
Bethel Tabernacle was birthed in prayer and hard work. To those pioneers who laboured in the vineyard of God, we salute you in the name of Jesus Christ and praise God for His grace, mercies, love and faithfulness for truly Christ is the Answer.
OUR TEAM
Our Administrative Team
Meet the administrative team. We are grateful to the hardworking men and women who keep this vibrant ministry running.
Our Vision
What We Believe
We believe that we are positioned to be a beacon that shines the light of love, hope, and empowerment to the nations through the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our core values include:
1. Fellowship
2. Caring
3. Stewardship
Constitutional Documents of Bethel Tabernacle Empowerment Centre
Demonstrating the love of God through the gifts of the Spirit to inspire and empower individuals and embrace technology to reach nations.
To be a beacon that shines the light of love, hope, and empowerment to the nations through the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ is to be a beacon.
Definition of the Symbol “Beacon”
A guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, especially one in an elevated position. A tower or hill is used for such purposes. A lighthouse, signal buoy, etc., on a shore, or a dangerous area at sea to warn and guide vessels.
We Believe:
- The Holy Scriptures, both old and new testaments are the divinely inspired word of God, without error in the original writings and the final authority for all Christian faith and life. (2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21)
- In one God, infinite, perfect and eternally existing in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Matt 3:16-17, 28:19; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Cor.13:14)
- In the virgin birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, His unqualified deity, His sinless humanity, the eternal all-sufficiency of His atoning death, His bodily resurrection and His ascension to the Father’s right hand. (1 Cor. 15:3-4; John 1:1; 20:24-29; Heb. 4:15; 1 Tim. 2:5; Rev. 20:1-6)
- In the personal and imminent, pre-tribulation return of Jesus Christ for His Church, i.e. the rapture, the pre-millennial return of Jesus Christ with His Church, and His millennial reign on earth. (Heb. 9:28; 1 Thes. 4:13-18; Rev. 20:1-6; 1 Cor. 15:21; Phil. 3:20-21; Titus 2:13)
- That justification is a judicial act of God on the believer’s behalf solely through faith in Christ’s death and resurrection. (Rom. 4:18-25; 3:24 & 26; 5:1; 1 Cor. 6:11: Gal. 3:24)
- That man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is under condemnation, and that it is only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, salvation can be attained. (Gen. 126-27, 2:17, 3:1-13; John 14:6, Acts 4:12; 1 Tim.2:5-6).
- That water baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances to be observed by the church during the present age. (Matt.28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 1:8, 2:38; 2 Cor. 14-18)
- That the Christian life is one of discipleship, obedience to the Word of God, holiness, witness and service through the power of the Holy Spirit. (Matt.28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 1:8, 2:38; 2 Cor. 14-18, 7:1)
- In the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the initial physical evidence of speaking with other tongues. (Acts2:4, 4:31, 10:46; 1 Cor. 12:13-14; Gal. 5:22; Eph. 5:18)
- In the demonstration of the gifts of the Spirit, and the manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit.
- In the divine healing of the human body as provided for in the atonement, which is a privilege for all believers. (Isa. 53:4-5; James5:14-15)
- In Heaven as the eternal inheritance of the believer, and in hell and the lake of fire as a place of eternal doom for the devil, his angels and all unbelievers. (John 14:1-3; Rev. 20:10-15, 21:1-6)
- That the true church consists of all who through Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and is united in the body of Christ. (Eph. 1:22-23, 2:22, 4:3-6)
- In and practice the five-fold ministries and the supporting ministries to be operational in the church. (Eph. 4:11-13).
Core values are those enduring principles that Bethel Tabernacle holds dear and are at heart. These values are the core of the Ministry’s identity.
- Fellowship – social interaction and gathering of the membership tofoster relationships andedification.
- Equality/fairness – acceptance and treatment of people withimpartiality.
- Regular prayer and worship – frequent active participation in adoration and communication with God.
- Healthy family living – (promoting wholesome relationships among family members through biblical and social teachings) a lifestyle based on wholesome living.
- Tithes/offering – ten percent of earnings/free will giving to God used to sustain the church to achieve its goals andobjectives.
- Fidelity – faithfulness and moral commitment to spouse.
- Chastity – maintaining pure and undefiled moral living.
- Respect for authority – recognition/adherence to leadership structure as defined in scripture.
- Love and acceptance – genuine affection and embracing of others.
- Caring – demonstration of genuine concern and love for the welfare of each other
- Discipline – a life wholly guided by the Word of God/the lifestyle of a disciple of Christ
- Respect – due regard for people, their opinions and their status
- Stewardship – faithfully managing and accounting for the things in our charge
- Honesty – speaking and living thetruth
- Integrity – possessing a sense of honor, honesty and Christ-like character
- Commitment/faithfulness – dedication to the task, to God, to the vision of the church and to Christianideals
- Persistence/perseverance – faithful adherence to the task until the very end
- Holiness – pursuit of perfection and Christian maturity by living the Christ life
- Sound biblical doctrine – rightly dividing the Word of truth
- Fasting – discipline of the physical man for spiritual development and fulfillment
- Tolerance/patience – total acceptance of God’s people, faithfully and cheerfully enduring hardships, difficulties and challenges
- Humility – esteeming each other higher than ourselves
- Punctuality/regularity – always present and onetime
- Obedience – submission to the will and authority of God adman
- Modesty – decency in apparel and lifestyle
- Unity – oneness in spirit, in purpose and intruth
- Discipleship (Matt. 28:18-20)
- Excellence (1 Cor. 3:10-15)
Authority of Jesus Christ – the value of Jesus Christ as a person and of His work and the Christian’s submission to Him as Savior and Lord of their lives (Eph. 1:22- 23).
Development of Bethel Tabernacle: A historical perspective
The metamorphosis of Bethel Tabernacle, or “Christ is the Answer” Church, as it is commonly called, began in the summer of August 1968. Castries then, as I recall, was a quiet town. Television had not penetrated the homes, and Clarke and Gaiety Cinemas were the major evening entertainment houses. With little to do and much time to spare, it was not difficult for many people to accept the invitation to attend the Christ is the Answer Crusade at Victoria Park. The people came in large numbers to listen to the Word of God.
It all began when rev. Jack Keyes of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada, a missionary to St. Vincent, on the last year of his four-year assignment, decided to pioneer a Pentecostal work in St. Lucia. Rev. Holms Williams was invited to conduct an open-air crusade in Castries. Prior to the arrival of Rev. Williams, Pastor Keyes had contacted Brother and Sister Welch to initiate plans for the proposed crusade.
The “Youth With A Mission” (YWAM) team arrived about two weeks before the crusade began teaming up with Brother and Sister Welch. The team members canvassed the entire Castries area, distributing tracks, witnessing and inviting people to the crusade. “In those days it was not easy breaking through barriers as the established church really had a hold on people,” recalled Brother Wayne Webster.
The weather was fine. The black sky lit by celestial bodies assured us that the clouds would not precipitate. St. Lucians came by the hundreds to Victoria Park to learn God’s Word. It was estimated that the mean attendance was 2,000 per night.
Pastor Holms Williams preached under the anointing and night after night, many people accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and personal Savior.
The Crusade took a significant turn. “That night, the crowd went wild” as they experienced the power of God. That night, God stopped the rain. As an innocent spectator, I recalled (and many can attest) that whilst Pastor Holms was preaching, it began raining. Pastor Holms temporarily stopped preaching and prayed, asking God to stop the rain. It stopped immediately and only God could have done it. Yes, it was a miracle.
And so, the crowd increased night after night. It did rain the following night, but the man of God preached in the rain. Many expected that he would pray to cause the rain to cease, but he did not. The Word of God went forth forcefully touching many lives. Many persons, who began a new life with Christ, openly discarded their packets of cigarettes on the field.
The crusade ended but gave birth to the miracle church, “Christ is the Answer.”
The Sunday after the crusade approximately 200-250 people were present at the pavilion for the church service. This venue was used for some time, but as the congregation increased, another location was found, in a building where the Streams of Power Church is presently located.
The believers did not have much time to settle at the second venue and moved to the old Carmichael School building. But this was temporary.
In March of 1969, Bethel Tabernacle was dedicated to the honour of the glory of God. From Sans Souci, the message “Christ is the Answer” reached a national radio audience through the programme The Voice of Bethel. This message has brought many to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and, in a significant way, enlightened a nation that was in darkness, to see the light-Jesus Christ. It has influenced the development of the evangelical movement in St. Lucia by merely preaching that Jesus Christ is the Answer.
From Sans Souci, devout men and women of God (like Remy Smith, Jacob Pascal, and Euphrates Alexander, to name a few) obeyed the great commission and travelled the length and breadth of St. Lucia preaching the Word of God. To date, the Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies (St. Lucia District) have established fourteen churches with a population of over 3,000 followers.
At a pre-crusade group meeting, the Rev. Wayne Webster, the leader of the Youth Team who assisted in the crusade and later would pastor Bethel Tabernacle, said that God had impressed upon him to read Acts 18:9–10 at a pre-crusade group meeting. He said that God had truly kept to his words that “I have many people in this city.”
Bethel Tabernacle was birthed in prayer and hard work. To those pioneers who laboured in the vineyard of God, we salute you in the name of Jesus Christ and praise God for His grace, mercies, love, and faithfulness, for truly Christ is the Answer.
- Natasha Sifflet: Assistant Pastor/Administrator
- Kosygin Frederick: Finance
- Barry Innocent: Executive Board Secretary
- Chester Evans: Members Care
- Justin Arlette: Missions
- Carol President: Board of Precious Jewels Early Childhood Development Centre
- Yvonne Lesfloris: Elder Care
- St. George James: New Believers
Emmanuel Mc. Lorren is no ordinary person. He not only holds the titles of Bishop, Apostle, and Pastor; he carries within himself the ability to guide, establish, and nurture people, organisations, and nations with the aim of providing solutions to everyday issues. The Visionary and Leader of Bethel Tabernacle’s Empowerment Centre, Apostle Emmanuel Mc. Lorren has served as pastor since 1979 and is presently providing pastoral leadership to a congregation of over 1,000 members in Castries, Saint Lucia.
Bishop Mc. Lorren is a native of Saint Lucia and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Bible and Theology from the West Indies School of Theology (WIST) in Trinidad. His natural desire to develop in various spheres of leadership and his belief in educational advancement drove him to pursue a Certificate in Economics and Commerce, Diploma in Office Administration and Management, Diploma in Bookkeeping and Accounts and a Diploma as a Business Specialist in Accounts Management from Trans-World Tutorial College. Bishop Mc Lorren received an honorary degree of divinity from the Kingdom Covenant Leadership Institute (KCLI) Canada. Bishop Mc Lorren is a trained mediator with the University of the West Indies and the Judicial Education Institute (J.E.I.). He also did the Associate Member Course with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Bishop Mc Lorren speaks his native Creole language.
Bishop Emmanuel Mc. Lorren is the husband of one wife, Martha Mc. Lorren, who works as a co-pastor with him. They have one daughter, Natasha, who works alongside the Assistant Pastor and Administrator of the Ministry.
Apart from duties at his local church, Bishop Emmanuel Mc. Lorren was the Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies St. Lucia District from 2006-2012, the Chairman of the St. Lucia Fellowship of Gospel Preaching Churches from 2004-2012, the Chairman of FAITH (Fighting Against Increasing Threats to Humanity), a non-profit government organization from 2007-2011, a member of the Caribbean Ministers International (CMI) for ten (10) years and is currently a member of the International Coalition of Apostles in the United States from 2007. Bishop Mc Lorren served as chaplain for both houses of Parliament and as a mediator for the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Currently, he serves on the Saint Lucia Parole Board.
Bishop Mc Lorren is the founder and director of E & M Networking Ministries International and E & M Kingdom Institute. Bishop Mc. Lorren is a people developer who enjoys provoking others to grow and fulfil their divine destiny. In his spare time, he puts together strategies for the advancement of the Kingdom of God through the lives of people. The Author of “Then Comes Revival,” “Sound of the Abundance of Rain,” “Thine is the Kingdom,” “Living the Abundant Life through Divine Deliverance” and “Jubilee (Shemitah) Release.” Bishop Emmanuel Mc Lorren believes in equipping others with the good news of the Gospel to cause transformation in the islands of the Caribbean and other nations.
Rev. Natasha Sifflet has contributed immensely to the development of the Body of Christ in St. Lucia. Her professionalism and wealth of experience have afforded her the opportunity to serve as assistant pastor and administrator of Bethel Tabernacle, a Pentecostal church on the island of St. Lucia with a congregation of over 900 members.
Rev. Sifflet possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Bible and Theology from the West Indies School of Theology in Trinidad, a Degree in Psychology from Ashworth College, a Certification in the Science and Art of Coaching from Erickson Coaching International, and holds a certification in Leadership Coaching with the John Maxwell Team. She is a lecturer at the West Indies School of Theology, St. Lucia Extension, and Bethel Tabernacle School of Ministry, and she has also lectured at Global University Extension in St. Lucia. Rev. Sifflet is a certified professional coach with Erickson International and an Independent Certified Leadership Coach, Teacher, and Speaker with The John Maxwell Team. Currently, she is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Leadership Coaching Psychology with Capella University.
She is an ordained Minister and credential worker of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies.
Rev Sifflet is the President and Founder of Kingdom Building Ministries International and an Entrepreneur of THE SIFFLET GROUP which offers life coaching and counselling programs, facilitates Conferences, Leadership Coaching and Training for Leaders, Executives, Businesses, Organizations and Individuals; Kids Coaching, Mastermind Leadership Study Groups Programs which coaches, train, equip leaders to develop, grow and achieve their goals through the study of a specific material.
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