Our Pastoral Team
DR. R. KENNETH ROMER
Pastor Tyrone Wendell Rolle
Pastor Nehemiah Ishmael Hield
Dr. Stephanie Beryl Chisholm
Has held key leadership roles throughout The Bahamas, United Kingdom, Europe, USA, and The Caribbean. He is widely respected in the fields of Church leadership, Academia, Leadership development, Airlines, Luxury Hotels and Hospitality Management, Human Resources Management, Tourism, Investments and Aviation.
He holds two Doctorate Degrees with specializations in Leadership and Organizational Management and Apologetics and Theology, as well as academic and professional credentials from Harvard University, University of The Bahamas, University of The West Indies, Cornell University, James Madison University, and New Covenant University and Kingdom Institute International School of Theology, among others. He also holds specialized certifications in both Contract and Aviation Laws, Church leadership as well as FAA Private Pilot certifications.
An ordained Pastor for 25 years, he is also a Certified Behavioral Analyst and John C. Maxwell Global Coach, Trainer and Speaker, he is a member of The International Institute of Certified Professional Managers, Society of Human Resource Managers, Joint Board of Teacher Education-UWI, Global Sustainable Tourism Council and The American Association of Airport Executives.
He currently serves Mount Tabor Church as the Senior Associate Pastor, alongside his national role as The Director of Aviation and The Deputy Director General of Tourism for The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. He is married to Crystal and have two children, Kenedee and Harper.
Pastor Tyrone Wendell Rolle was born on March 8th, 1963, and accepted the Lord as his personal Savour in July of 1992. In 994 he entered the Bahamas Baptist Bible Institute to becoming more knowledgeable in the Word. He was licensed to preach on 17th September 2000. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord and this is certainly evident in the life of Pastor Rolle. On September 2nd, 2002, he was ordained to the Sacred Gospel Ministry. After working as an accountant in the Hotel Industry for over 19 years, he joined the full-time staff of Mount Tabor as an Office Manager. Pastor Rolle has also served in the Evangelism Ministry and as a Counselor. He is married to the lovely Dionne Rolle and they have been blessed with two beautiful children. Pastor Rolle lists Psalm 51 as his favorite passage of scripture and is committed to living a life that glorifies God and brings honor to His Kingdom.
Nehemiah Ishmael Hield accepted Christ in his early teens while attending R.M. Bailey Senior High School. He served as an SCM Counselor until graduating in 1979. After graduating high school, he worked at the Holiday Inn before moving on to the entertainment industry, as a lead singer for several popular bands. He would remain consistent going to church, but he was still searching for peace that he believed in only serving God could give.
In 2007, Nehemiah decided to leave the entertainment arena behind and pursue that peace doing the work of the Kingdom of God, at Mount Tabor Church. He began as the Managing Director of Kingdom Glory Records and Assistant Praise and Worship Director. Over the years, he was appointed Minister of Music, then a Licensed Minister, to present as Pastor of Music, Arts, and Technical. Over the past four years Pastor Nehemiah Hield has been pursuing a higher education at North Carolina Theological Seminary completing his Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Theology.
Pastor Nehemiah Hield has been married to Mrs. Beatrice Hield for the past 13 years and is the father of five (5) adult children and “Papa” to nine (9) grandchildren. He keeps Romans 12:2 as his favorite scripture, which keeps him grounded, while working on renewing his mind and moving towards that perfect Will of God.
Dr. Stephanie Beryl Chisholm, a devout Christian, has been an active member of the Mount Tabor Church since 2010. She has diligently served in the Evangelism department, progressing from Counselor to Coordinator, Director, Associate Pastor, and currently holds the position of Pastor of Evangelism, Outreach, Compassion, Comfort, New Members, Discipleship and Social Concerns Ministry. She is also an integral part of the Intercessory / Prayer Warrior Team, attributing her 36 years of consistent prayer to her unwavering commitment to God. Jeremiah 29:11 has been a significant scripture that has guided her throughout her life. She was ordained to the sacred gospel ministry as a Reverend on August 1st, 1999.
Pastor Chisholm currently serves as Pastor of Evangelism & Outreach, Compassion, Comfort, New Members, Discipleship & Social Concerns Ministry.
Academically, she possesses a Diploma and Associate’s Degree in Religious Studies from the Bahamas Baptist Community College, an Associate’s Degree in Christian Leadership, a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling, a Master of Arts in Theology, and a Doctorate in Ministry, from the New Covenant University St. Augustine Florida. Additionally, she holds certified certificates in Psychological Therapy, and Family Group Facilitator from the Dr. David Allen Institute of Training, Treatment and Research. Certificates and Diplomas in Christian Leadership, Education and Counselling from the Gilead International College, Nassau Bahamas. In addition, Pastor Chisholm has also pursued studies with the American Association of Christian Counselors and enjoys contributing to Christian Lay Counseling Ministries, where she applies her extensive experience and knowledge in all aspects of counseling. Her greater passion is for the downtrodden, marginalized and outcast of society, where she spends much time feeding the homeless, volunteering in prison ministry and outreach in the Communities of Nassau and the Family Islands.
Furthermore, she has completed two units in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and is a Certified Trained Chaplain at The Public Hospitals Authority. Pastor Chisholm is the proud mother of two sons: Police Corporal Trevor Pinder, and T.I.O Immigration Officer Reginald Chisholm, and the grandmother of one grandson. Her dedication and passion are unwavering as she continues to be committed to her God, family and Church family.
Pastor Oscar Rolle was born in the quiet settlement of West End, Grand Bahama, a place known for its warmth and hospitality. It was here that he gave his life to the LORD at a very young age while attending a revival service at St. Peter’s Baptist Church in West End. It was also at this church through the mentorship of Pastor Arthur Young, he witnessed the true nature of Christianity demonstrate by a man who not only preached the gospel but lived it. Pastor Young’s love, kindness, generosity, patience and capacity to forgive his offenders left an indelible mark on this young man’s life that inspired him to go all in for God.
When his family moved from West End to the city of Freeport, he became a part of the St. John Native Baptist Church. A people enthusiastic about their God and another Pastor with a love God and love people mentality. Here his love of worshiping God grew, and he intensified his pursuit for the things of God.
In the early stages of life, he had a love for young people and knew that he wanted to work with them closely. Being able to pour into the lives of young people is blessing and something he finds fulfilling. He currently serves as the Pastor of Children, Youths, Millennials and GenZs at Mount Tabor Church.