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Rev. Oral Walcott
Sn. Pastor
One of the most congenial and unassuming persons you will ever encounter, Rev. Oral Walcott is a calming presence, dedicated to Christian principles and community service.
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Usually the coordinator of church services held by the Consulate General of Barbados at New York, he is the Senior Pastor of the Freeport Community Church of the Nazarene in Freeport, New York, where he has been serving since December 2018.
Born in Shop Hill, St. Thomas, Barbados and educated at Queens College, Rev. Oral served in several capacities on the Barbados District of the Church of the Nazarene, including Church Secretary, National Youth President and National Youth Camp Director.
He migrated to New York in 2003, and joined the Beulah Church of the Nazarene in Brooklyn. During his over 13 years spent at the church, he served as Youth Pastor, Pastor of Discipleship and Special Events and Executive Pastor. Among others, he streamlined the administration of the church and introduced many initiatives.
In 2010, Rev. Oral was ordained as an Elder in the Church of the Nazarene and currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of Ministry of the Metro New York District, coordinating the credentialing of new ministers and candidates for ordination.
He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Healing For The Soul Empowerment Network, a faith-based nonprofit organization providing holistic ministry in New York, Atlanta, and Barbados. This includes ministering to at risk youth and working within juvenile detention centers and prisons. He was one of the architects of Project Change, a rehabilitative program and curriculum designed for used in the prison in Barbados and one in Brooklyn.
In addition, Rev. Walcott is a trustee of Ascend Charter Schools, a network of 15 schools serving over 6000 students in central Brooklyn.
Rev. Oral is married to Nicole, a mental health counselor specializing in addictions treatment. They have been married for two decades and are the proud parents of two wonderful daughters, Nia and Zoe.
