Pastor JJ to speak at Educational Foundation for Children’s Care Inc 21st Anniversary Banquet

Renowned motivational speaker and senior pastor of the Moneague District of Seventh-day Adventist Churches in St Ann, Jermaine Johnson, will serve as the keynote speaker at the 21st anniversary fundraising banquet of the Educational Foundation for Children’s Care Inc.

The banquet is scheduled to take place August 3 at Willowdene High School Auditorium, located along Brunswick Avenue in Spanish Town, St Catherine. It will start at 4 pm.

Pastor JJ, as he is affectionately called, is a justice of the peace for St Ann, a highly accomplished pastor, motivational speaker, and a personal and professional development strategist. His presence has made an impact on audiences both locally and overseas. He has delivered powerful keynote speeches and conducted workshops for corporate leaders, government entities, academic institutions, and non-profit organisations, helping them unlock their full potential.

Originally from Port Antonio, Johnson is an award-winning toastmaster, recognised nationally and regionally for his eloquence and leadership. He is a graduate of Titchfield High School and Northern Caribbean University, where he excelled as an honour student and was the class valedictorian.

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On his journey of service and leadership, he has served in many roles, including president of the National Youth Council of Jamaica, ambassador for the National Youth Service, and Jamaica’s representative to the Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Australia. He is also the composer of the governor general’s ‘I Believe’ Initiative theme song and an IBI ambassador for the governor general’s Programme for Excellence. In 2023, he received the prestigious Governor General’s Gold Medal of Honour for his contributions to social transformation.

Pastor JJ is also a celebrated author of two books – The Seven P’s to Effective Church and Don’t Chicken Out.

“In a time when far too many of Jamaica’s children are exposed to violence and trauma, the Educational Foundation for Children’s Care is committed to being intentional, compassionate, and proactive,” said Dr Leon Wellington, who serves as president of the foundation.

“Through partnerships with the church and the wider community, we are working to bring hope, healing, and restoration to the lives of those who are most vulnerable. Our children deserve no less.”

The foundation, which was initially organised in 2004, is dedicated to promoting, developing, and advancing education nationally and internationally, as well as supporting the general welfare of children and youths who have been abandoned, abused, marginalised, orphaned, neglected, or otherwise disadvantaged by family members, circumstances, or society.

The foundation works along with the Child Protection and Family Services Association in Jamaica. Currently, it has eight residents in a family-style home setting at its location in Four Paths, Clarendon.

“We also appeal to church and community leaders to take the initiative in reducing the incidences, or preferably, preventing child abuse by being proactive, informed, and united in approach. By working together, we can help to create a safer future for Jamaica’s children,” Wellington added.