District Executive Officers
Who We Are
Bishop
S. Patricia Holder
District President
Bishop Silverstine Patricia Holder is the second of five children born to Christian parents, Elder Fitzgerald and Evangelist Iona Kirton. Her Godly heritage formed the foundation that fostered her love for God and His Kingdom and resulted in her giving her life to the Lord during her pre-teen years.
As she grew in her walk with the Lord, she recognized a burning desire to see lives saved and transformed to serve the Lord and walk in Holiness. Hers was a passion that drove her to study the Word of God and so she set out to deepen her knowledge in a manner that would enhance her work in the Kingdom; and thereby carry out the Great Commission. She has a special love for young people and is a great source of encouragement to everyone.
Bishop Holder graduated from the UHCA Extension Bible College and attended Alpha & Omega School of Ministry. She also completed the Wesleyan Certificate in Counseling.
Bishop Holder has served in various capacities in the church over the years. She was a Sunday School teacher and Superintendent in her local church - Evangel Tabernacle - and served as District Sunday School Superintendent 1988 - 1991. During this time, she was called and appointed to the pastoral office of the Mt. Hermon Church and continues to serve in this position. Later in 1997, Bishop Holder was ordained an Elder; and went on to serve as Assistant Financial Secretary for the Barbados District from 2004 – 2008.
Bishop Holder has also served on various committees. She functioned as a member of the Board of Elders and as Chairman of the Nominating Committee for the Barbados District. She also served as a member of the General Nominating Committee in Greensboro, North Carolina. Bishop Holder was elected to the post of second Assistant to the Bishop in 2008 and subsequently to Vice President in 2010- 2016. She serves as Chairman of the Board of Management of the Barbados District Bible School and currently serves as President of the Barbados District 2016 to present. Bishop Holder is also the liaison Bishop for the General Department of Evangelism currently.
Consecrated to the Episcopacy in May of 2010 Bishop Holder serves as a member of the Bishops’ Council.
Bishop Holder is married to Mr. Everick Holder for the past 51 years and together they have two daughters, Lisa Nicole and Daniele Simone. She is also blessed with four grandchildren, Jacobi, Luc, Zoe and Noe and her son-in-law, Mr. Fred Farlin.
Bishop Holder is a preacher in her own right and has ministered the Word of God throughout the length and breadth of Barbados and further afield, bringing souls to the knowledge of their Saviour, Jesus Christ; witnessing lives transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit, equipping and empowering believers and building up the body of Christ.
She teaches that passion, integrity and excellence should be the hallmark of every believer.
Bishop Holder is grateful to Almighty God for all that she has achieved but above all, she is honored to be chosen to be a Servant of the Most High God. Her mantra is, “I’m blessed to be a blessing.”
Bishop Holder is a humble and dedicated servant of God who walks with first Corinthians 15:10a in her heart:
“But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain……”
Bishop
Fitz Herbert Kirton
1st Vice President
Bishop Fitz Herbert Kirton started his Christian journey at a young age and has since made the decision to live a life dedicated to God and His service. God’s undeniable call upon his life was evident and he committed himself to developing a relationship with Christ through many years of diligent study, prayer and faithfulness to his master.
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His journey included roles such as Evangelist, Pastor, Elder and most recently he was consecrated to the Bishopric on May 04, 2023. Additionally, he has held positions within the United Holy Church of America (Barbados District) which includes Assistant Treasurer, District Elder, Chairman of the Board of Elders, 2nd Vice President and 1st Assistant to the Bishop. He is well known for his faithfulness to God’s service, his dynamic preaching and his affable nature.
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Bishop F. Kirton is married to Sister Monica Kirton and this union produced two daughters, Kerisha Archer and Kameisha Kirton.
Bishop Fitz Herbert Kirton believes in caring for the flock of God with an understanding that he has to give an account for his stewardship. He is assured that with God first, all things are possible.
Elder
Marva Fields
2nd Vice President
Elder Marva Fields can be described as a product of the United Holy Church Of America, Barbados District.
She gave her heart to the Lord at the tender age of 10, was baptized at 12 years old, and later received the baptism with the Holy Ghost. She became an outstanding member of the Mount Olive Holy Temple. Grovesnor’s Road, Carrington’s Village, St. Michael.
She has served in every area of the church’s activity, both locally and at district level, - from Usher to Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, District Youth President, District Youth Choir Director, District Missionary Choir Director and District Missionary President. In March 2016, she was elected as 2nd Assistant to the Bishop, who is the President of the Barbados District. She is also the Chairman of the Board of Presbytery.
Elder Fields loves the Lord, is a committed servant of Jesus Christ, and uses her talents and opportunities for kingdom building.
She is a graduate of the Wesleyan Christian Counseling Program, the UHCA Extension Bible College, A playwright of note, a planner and organizer, but most of all an anointed, appointed and dedicated minister of the word.
As Senior Assistant Pastor of the Mount Olive Holy Temple, a position she has held for the past 6 years, she plays a vital supporting role to the pastor and junior assistant pastors in helping to plan, oversee and administer the church’s various ministries.
Using as her personal motto the words “Lord, I want what You want for my life” Elder Fields’ desire is to see God manifest His presence and power through her ministry.
Minister
Sandra Gibson
General Secretary
Minister Sandra Gibson has been a member of the Evangel Tabernacle Church for the past forty years where she served between the Youth and Sunday School Departments as President and Superintendent for more than 25 years. She still currently holds the post of Sunday School Superintendent and is the Assistant Secretary of the Church.
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Minister Gibson served as Convocation Secretary to the District, with responsibility for the yearly resolutions for 20 years unopposed, until her elevation to the Executive of the District serving as General Secretary.
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She is a graduate of the UHCA Bible School with a Diploma in Theology; and is a keen student of the Word of God. She has also been actively involved in Prison Ministry, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. Minister Gibson loves the Lord and working in His service and believes that we should care about what God cares about – people.
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She is the wife of Minister Julian Gibson, Assistant Pastor at the Evangel Tabernacle church and the mother of three sons and one daughter. She is also a graduate of the University of the West Indies with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. Minister Sandra has been in the Property and Maintenance field for over 35 years and currently holds the post of Group Property Manager.
Sister
Kameisha Kirton
Financial Secretary