About us
The Bequia Pentecostal Church, a member church of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the West Indies (PAWI) St. Vincent and the Grenadines District is situated at Union Vale, in the most beautiful Northern Grenadine island called Bequia.
The church was established on 22nd January 1989, under the leadership of the late Bishop Noel Clarke. With a mission to, "Reach the lost, Disciple the converts and Empower the people".
As is written in 1 Corinthians 3: 6, "one planted, one watered, but God gave the increase" the late Bishop Noel Clark planted, then he passed the torch to a then very young Reverend Stephen Olivierre (our present presiding Bishop of the PAWI SVG district).
Rev. Ollivierre then passed the torch on to Reverend Andrew Jordan, who then passed the torch to Pastor Philip Wilson, who then passed it on to Reverend Cosmos John. It was later passed on to Pastor George Samuel, who then passed it to Reverend Elroy Martin, and finally, the torch was then passed on to Reverend Keith Graham, our (present assistant presiding Bishop of the PAWI SVG district).
This year (2026) we celebrate thirty-seven years of ministry on the island of Bequia, and we join with the songwriter and sing, "We have come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord, trusting in his holy word, He never failed us yet."
The church presently has a membership of seventy-three.
We host a West Indies School of Theology certificate programme to prepare believers on the island for the work of the ministry.
In 2016, with the goal of empowering our people, we launched the BPC Products.
If ever you're on the island of Bequia feel free to join us, a warm welcome awaits you at the Place Where Inspiration Brings Transformation.
We passionately worship God with a unique island flavour and preach the word in season and out of season based on our statement of faith.
Members of the Bequia Pentecostal Church Board
Gratitude is due to Reverend Keith Graham, Minister Sheldon Frederick, the members of the church board and the leaders, in helping us to navigate 2025 successfully as a congregation.
Those Charged with the guidance of this assembly
Meet our pastor
Reverend Keith Graham
Reverend Keith Graham is a native of Guyana, where he both accepted the Lord as his savior and the call to Ministry.
Reverend Graham has been preaching the word of God for thirty-three years, with thirty-one years in pastoral ministry. Since December of 2005 he has served as the pastor of this assembly, the Bequia Pentecostal Church.
His passion for empowering God's people has led him to a role of servant leadership, where he not only serves by example in spiritual things, but also in the practical empowerment of the people in the church and the community. His passion leads him to challenge the church through the mission statement, "Reaching the lost, Discipling the Convert, Empowering the people".
He is a passionate teacher of the word; he loves to take time to explain and teach God's word, with the aim of growth of the body of Christ. Unity of the body of Christ across denomination is a goal he has embarked on and works towards at every opportunity.
Reverend Graham is a graduate of the Assemblies of God Bible Institute in Guyana and the Caribbean School of Theology. He is an ordained minister with the Pentecostal Assembly of the West Indies and has an enormous passion for the work of missions. He served as the Mission Director of PAWI, St. Vincent District for a number of years, a post he relinquished when he was elected, the Assistant Presiding Bishop of the St. Vincent District.
He also serves as a licensed marriage officer in St. Vincent and Grenadines. A faithful and committed husband and father himself, having his wife and three children serve alongside him in Ministry is a great joy to him.
Reverend Graham's favourite quote:
"God is a good God, the devil is a bad devil. There is nothing bad about God and nothing good about the devil "
MEET OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Bro. Sheldon Frederick
Board Member - Treasurer
Bro. Sheldon Frederick is a native of Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
He is a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and has been so for twenty-four years. He believes Jesus has called us to serve, and has exemplified that belief through evangelism, youth ministry and general counsel. His favourite scriptures are from 2 Corinthians 9: 8, "And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work" and Romans 8: 28, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose."
He works as a secondary school teacher, and also does speech writing part-time.
A husband and father, his favourite things to do includes - spending time with his family, listening sermons, watching sports, and learning new stories with practical meanings to life.
His favourite quote:
"If something is worth doing, it is worth doing well."
Bro. Kenroy Patterson
Board Member - Worship Coordinator
Bro. Kenroy Patterson is a native of Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
A believer in the Lord Jesus Christ for sixteen years.
As a leader in the assembly, he plays a dual role. In addition to his current role as Worship Coordinator, he leadis the charge as the president of the Men's Ministry.
His favourite scripture is Psalm 16: 8, "I have set the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken."
He works as a mason, carpenter and steel-man, and is a husband and father of two beautiful sons.
His favourite things to do includes - listening to gospel music and exercising.
Sis. Gillian Graham
Board Member - Sunday School Superintendent
Sis. Gillian Graham is a native of Guyana, and the wife of Reverend Keith Graham.
She is an avid believer in the Lord Jesus Christ for forty-five years.
As the first lady of the assembly, she has played multiple roles - programmer coordinator (former), Sunday School teacher, and she now acts in the capacity as the Sunday School Superintendent. Additionally, to many (both members of the church and the island community) she plays the role of mentor and spiritual mother.
Her favourite scriptures are found in Romans 12: 18, "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone," and Psalm 91: 1, "He who dwells in the secret place of the most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty."
She works as the principal of the Bequia Anglican Primary School and is a mother of three.
Her favourite quote:
"With God, all things are possible."
Sis. Marice Morgan-Simmons
Board Member - Programme Coordinator
Sis. Marice Morgan-Simmons is a native of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, growing up on mainland St. Vincent in the town of Chateaubelair, before migrating to Bequia to start her family, after marriage.
She is a firm believer in the Lord Jesus Christ for forty-four years.
She led the charge in managing the church's finances as treasurer, before taking on the role of Programme Coordinator in 2025.
Her favourite scripture is found in Philippians 4: 7, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
She works as the Public Health Nurse on the island of Bequia, and is the mother of two lovely daughters.
Her favourite quote:
"Every disappointment, is for a good."
Sis. Agnes Foyle-Kydd
Board Member - Secretary
Sis. Agnes Foyle-Kydd is a native of Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
She is a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and has been so for twenty-one years.
She plays multiple roles in the assembly - Women's Ministry president, Sunday School teacher, Board Secretary and the Head of the ushers.
Her favourite scripture is found in Philippians 4: 6, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."
She works as a teacher at the Paget Farm Government School and is a wife and mother of two.
Her favourite thing to do is reading.