About Us
On July 19th, 2015, there was a tragic incident that happened in our lives while in ministry. We stayed in prayer. Sr. Stephanie, Sr. Minouche, and Sr. Beatrice Pierre Jean wanted to be in fellowship together after the incident happened. Our first meeting was on August 5th, 2015. About 30 people were in attendance adults and kids at Sr. Ana’s house. With everything that they just wanted to meet as a group to fellowship and encourage each other in God. But God had a greater plan for them and to reach more families and show that greater love Agape Greater Ministry of Jesus Christ was birthed. Our first official church meeting in Riverdale was in October 2015.
Vision Of Agape
We are a family Building a legacy of the family to find people to bring them together to show them, Godly love. The Greater love.
Pastor Benedick Elisme was born and raised in Gonaives, Haiti. Pastor Ben did high School at Mixte Madoche and went to College at Jacques Pierre- Louis in Haiti. He gave his life to Christ in 1995 and started his Ministry at Lutherienne of Faith Church in Haiti as a Sunday school teacher, preacher, and worship leader. He came to the United States of America in 2002 and continues to commit to the work of God until this present moment wholeheartedly. He is a humble man of God and always encourages families to stay together.
Pastor Benedick ordained and earned his Pastoral degree. Soon after he started a Church while leading the congregation, he also went to New Orleans Baptist Theology and Return to World Global-Institute Theology. Pastor Benedick married Si… Sister Beatrice and have three children and currently reside in Hampton Georgia where he is also holding a position as the Senior Pastor of Agape Greater Ministry of Jésus-Christ. Pastor Benedick has served many churches like Nazareth De Saint James, Sanctified Church of God in Florida, AGM Christian Ministries, and a lot of different group prayers as well in the areas. He likes to watch sports, comedy movies, spend time with his family, and plays drums. Pastor Benedick is always counseling families and encourages people to serve the Lord. He’s always supportive of other missions.
Meet Our Pastors
Senior Pastor:
Benedick Elisme
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! My name is Pastor Rudy Etienne, and I am honored to share my journey of faith with you.
I was born in Haiti, in Port-au-Prince, as the beloved son of Giselle Pierre and Antonio Etienne. At the age of 7.5, my family and I moved to the United States, and we settled in the vibrant community of Spring Valley, New York. For 21 years, Spring Valley was my home, and it was there that I began to develop my spiritual foundation.
In the year 2001, a significant turning point occurred in my life when I relocated to North Carolina. It was during my time in North Carolina that I encountered a life-transforming encounter with the Lord. I made the decision to give my life to Jesus Christ and accept Him as my Lord and Savior. Shortly after, in July of 2002, I was baptized, symbolizing my commitment to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.
That same year, I had the privilege of meeting my wife, Cassandra. We have been married for 19 blessed years. Although we have not yet been blessed with children of our own, we have joyfully stepped into the roles of parents for many children, providing love, guidance, and support.
During my time in North Carolina, I pursued further spiritual education at Calvary Baptist Bible College in Statesville, North Carolina. The desire to deepen my understanding of God’s Word and equip myself for ministry led me to this institution, where I gained valuable insights and knowledge.
Pastor:
Rudy Etienne
