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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=”119″ img_size=”full” speed=”3000″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]INTRODUCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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My name is Joel Cantave. I am the second child from six siblings, two males and four females, born and raised in the picturesque island, called “The Pearl of the Antilles”. I migrated to the U.S, over forty years ago with my parents.\u00a0 Presently, I am living in New York with my lovely wife of thirty-seven years, a Psychotherapist and our daughter, our only child, a Psychotherapist as well. For the last thirty-four years, I have been working as district pastor at the Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, located at 115-50 Merrick Blvd. Jamaica, New York. As pastor, I had the gracious privilege to preach in three continents, African, American and Asiatic. <\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]WORLDVIEW<\/strong><\/p>\n

As Christian, I am called to live a life guided by the Lord. So, it is imperative that I keep my eyes on Him in order to duly fulfill my mission. The Psalmist certainly expressed clearly when he declared on Psalm 90:12: \u201cSo teach us (me) to number our (my) days that we (I) may gain a heart of wisdom. Being a God\u2019s steward, constantly I cry unto the Lord \u201cSearch me O God and know my heart, try me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me and lead me in the way everlasting\u201d. Psalm 139:23,24.\u00a0 Through my life experiences, my academic preparation and my work experience, my abilities and skills, I believe humbly that I can face certain challenges awaiting me in the future.\u00a0 However, since the Lord promises that He will be with me always, I am confident I can impact positively some people for this world and the world to come.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]MISSION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because of my biblically based Adventist education and culture, I aim to impact positively through my lifestyle others to trust in the Lord and to serve Him while waiting for His soon coming.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]VISION<\/p>\n

My vision is to grow in my Christian life daily through the knowledge acquired from reading constantly the Word of God. By God\u2019s grace, I pledge to demonstrate compassion, understanding, love and kindness to all with a special attention to those less fortunate. Since life is a school where we constantly are learning, I want to improve my intellectual abilities and skills in order to better serve God and others. I envision to represent the Lord in my endeavors, so that others will love and follow Him.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]PROFESSIONAL GOAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

My goal is to help people through the ministry in whatever way possible. So, I believe in furthering my education will help somehow. By God\u2019s grace, my determination is to earn a doctorate degree to be more prepared and equipped to serve others. I understand there will be many challenges. However, a bilingual degree in Business Administration would help me facing life challenges ahead. Emphasis will be on Family Life and Money Management. My privilege of knowing four languages is a plus, because every language one masters is as many people one can help.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ACADEMICALLY<\/strong><\/p>\n

PhD in Business Administration (Candidate), Montemorelos University, 2017-2020 Master of Divinity, Andrews University, Michigan, USA, 1986 B.Th. \u00a0Universidad de Montemorelos, N.L. MX, 1981 C.F.L.E. Certified Family Life Educator, Andrews University, Michigan, 1992 Premarital & Post marital Counseling Proficiency in English, French, Spanish and Creole.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]CREDENTIALS<\/p>\n