who are we?
Joseph
a. byrd
pastor & founder
Joseph Allen Byrd is a native of Norfolk, Virginia. He is the Pastor and Founder of Prayer Changes Our Destiny Ministries, formerly known as the Pentecostal Church of Deliverance, in Chesapeake, Virginia. Pastor Byrd is a product of Norfolk Public Schools. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and attended Norfolk State University to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in music. Today, he continues to use his gift of music leading multiple choirs. After graduating high school Pastor, Byrd promised his father that he would continue his education and graduate from Norfolk State University. However, after three and a half years, he quit. He regrets his broken promise but realizes that God has a better plan when we allow Him to lead us despite our efforts.
God called Pastor Byrd into ministry at the age of 29 at the Bright Star Church of God in Christ in Chesapeake, Virginia. In November 1985, he received his Minister’s license under Superintendent Y.D. Thoroughgood, Pastor of the Advent COGIC, formerly the Bright Star COGIC. In 1994, he received his Elder’s license from Virginia Second Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ, Inc., led by Emeritus Prelate Bishop Samuel L. Green, Jr. In 2000; the Lord told Elder Byrd, “It’s time to feed my sheep.” Pastor Byrd obeyed and founded The Pentecostal Church of Deliverance on January 9, 2000. Elder Byrd was ordained as Pastor on March 25, 2000.
Currently, Pastor Byrd is enrolled at Hampton University. He will graduate with his Bachelor of Arts in Religions Studies in May of 2022, fulfilling the promise he made to his earthly father and the destiny of his heavenly father.
Pastor Byrd is happily married thirty-six years to the love of his life Lady Brenda Byrd. Jointly they have four children and three grandchildren.
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Pastor Byrd displays the manifestation of following God’s lead by living according to Joshua 1:9, “This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
brenda
a. byrd
co-pastor
Co-Pastor Brenda Angela Byrd is a native of Virginia Beach, Virginia. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting at Norfolk State University and has served in the public sector for over twenty-eight years as a finance specialist. Currently, she is the Director of Finance of the Mount Operations, LLC for The Mount Global Fellowship of Churches.
Co-Pastor was an active member of Bright Star Church of God in Christ before marrying Pastor Byrd and serving beside him in ministry. Co-Pastor serves in ministry by planning interactive and engaging ministry moments for families. She also ministers to bereaved families by helping them with a spirit of love. Together Co-Pastor and Pastor Byrd council married couples providing prayer and wisdom. Her light radiates through her presence.
Co-Pastor is happily married thirty-six years and readily serves beside her husband, Pastor Joseph A. Byrd, The Pastor and Founder of Prayer Changes Our Destiny Ministries, formerly known as the Pentecostal Church of Deliverance Chesapeake, Virginia. They jointly have four children and three grandchildren.
Co-Pastor loves to worship. Her favorite scripture is Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” The scripture is evident through her testimony of being healed from cancer.
It is also evident within every word she speaks when she stands before the people.
Co-Pastor is a beacon of light and joy.
