The People feature are the general body of Gateway Church of the Living God Toronto with offices (responsibilities) within the Church.
MARCIA GRANVILLE (TEACHER)
Sis. Marcia Jeneta Granville is one of two youth and children teachers for the Gateway Toronto church. Marcia Jeneta Granville is guided by the principle that only what is right in the sight of God Almighty is acceptable. Failure to walk in the path of God is instant failure. We succeed when we help make others aware of the joy that awaits. Even at our very best, there is room for improvement. We make mistakes because we are perfect human…
VERLISHA PHILLIP (TEACHER)
Verlisha Phillip was dedicated to God at the tender age of three months. She was privileged to attend a faith-based school in her formative years, which influenced her love and desire for God and gave her a strong foundation. Her love for God, church, and fellowship has remained constant. At 12 years old, her family began observing the seventh-day Sabbath, but at 17, Verlisha decided to surrender to God’s word fully. In 2022, she officially joined Gateway after realizing it…
OSSEL FORBES (BISHOP-ELECT)
Bishop-Elect Ossel Forbes has been serving Yahweh for 28 years and has served in the ministry as an usher, evangelist, and in other capacities. In 2015, he was ordained as a Pastor to serve Gateway Church of God, Toronto. He has been married to his lovely wife Erica for 21 years; they have two children together. Bishop-Elect Forbes is a man who loves Yahweh, Yahweh’s people, and His Word. He is passionate about preaching the gospel to those in darkness…
ESTER BRISTOL (SUPERINTENDANT Ag)
Ester Bristol was born and raised in the little island of Granada. As a child, she was taught that attending church was vital and must be a lifetime practice. Despite attending church as a child, Ester Bristol never gave her life to Jesus. In 2017, she founded Gateway Church of the Living God in Toronto and started attending regular services at that church. On 28th July 2018, Ester Bristol decided to take the water baptism. Today, she is saved by…
ERICA APPLETON-FORBES (EVANGELIST)
Erica Appleton-Forbes has been serving Yahweh for 24 years and faithfully serving in ministry as a missionary and secretary. In 2015, she was ordained as an Evangelist. She is married to her loving husband, Bishop-Elect Forbes, and they have two children. Erica is a professional therapist passionate about bringing awareness and addressing and supporting mental health issues to Yeshua’s body. As a visionary, during COVID-19, Erica established an international online platform to provide individuals with spiritual and mental health support.…
NOEL THOMAS (DEACON)
Noel Thomas was born on the little island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. As a positive and hard-working young person, attending Church was essential to his life. Although he didn’t surrender his life to Christ at a young age, in 2020, he made that bold move and accepted Christ. Deacon Thomas started attending Gateway Church of the Living God Toronto as a regular member that year. Deacon Thomas left Canada in the late part of 2020 and went back…
PANSY DUROSINMI (MISSIONARY)
Pansy Durosinmi (Missionary) as she is affectionately called in church. She was just a tender plant that was nurtured under the capable hands of some diligent leaders of a small church in Mocho, St. James, Jamaica. Missionary Durosinmi was baptized at the age of 13 years old. Her spiritual journey was filled with challenges for her. While in Canada, she worshiped along with other saints, including Bishop-Elect Forbes, under the leadership of Bishop Clark. Missionary Durosinmi loves singing, admiring nature,…
DORELEEN PHILLIP-SKEEN (TEACHER)
Born in Grenada and raised in a Catholic environment, Doreleen Phillip-Skeen have always sought a deeper connection with God. After migrating to Toronto, she was baptized in a Pentecostal church, marking a significant step in her spiritual journey. Over the years, she experienced a profound metamorphosis that led her to a deeper understanding of God’s Word, particularly regarding the observance of His Sabbath and Feast days. Since November 2017, Doreleen has been actively involved in the Gateway Church of the…