Superintendent Minister

Rev’d Dr. Joan A. Delsol Meade

I embrace my roles as a theologian and pastoral leader – a bridge between the academy and pastoral practice.

I am a Christian educator – teacher and preacher, a facilitator – helping individuals and groups to fulfill their potential; and a pastor – counselor and spiritual guide.

My professional status:

Superintendent Minister, Holland Circuit, Leeward Islands District, Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA) Secretary of the Conference, Leeward Islands District, MCCA As a former Co-Chair, I am currently a Fellow of the Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies

My previous community involvement includes:

Chaplain, The Girls’ Brigade – Montserrat (1996-2001); Dominica (2001-2002); Sint Eustatius (2005-2008); Montserrat (2008-2016); Sint Maarten (2016-2018). Chaplain, The Boys’ Brigade-Montserrat (1999. -2001); Dominica (2001-2002); St. Eustatius (2005-2008); Montserrat (2010-2016); St. Martin (2016-2018). Chair, HIV/AIDS/STD Multisectoral Team, Montserrat (2008-2015) Chair, Montserrat Christian Council (1999-2001) Founder, Montserrat Children’s Society (2012) Board, Montserrat Chapter, UWI Guild of Graduates (2012-2015 & 1985-1987) Secretary, Golden Years Foundation for the Elderly, Montserrat (2000-2001) President, Montserrat Union of Teachers (1986-1988) Pioneer of the Salem Folk Singers, Montserrat (1983) Founder, The Tamboulay Singers, University of the West Indies, Jamaica (1971-1975)

Recipients of awards include:

UK Commonwealth Award to Undertake Ph.D. Studies to be obtained
The UTCWI Award for Academic Excellence
The Malkou Young Award for Excellence in Biblical Languages