Big News,
BIG IMPACT.

During its meeting in Orlando, Florida, the International Presbytery of CoGoP
prayerfully discerned and selected Bishop Dr. Carswell A. Leonard to serve as
general presbyter of the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean Islands,
assuming the office on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, following the retirement of
Bishop Dr. Clayton Martin. His selection was publicly affirmed during
the 103rd International Assembly as part of the Parade of Nations celebration on Wednesday evening, July 15, 2026.

Read more at the linked article below
Adrian L. Varlack, Sr. WEBSITE (Livestream & Other Info)
Click to HEAR FROM THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE on BEHALF of THE FAMILY
Click to HEAR FROM THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE
Paragon Regional Presbyter and the
Caribbean & Atlantic Ocean Islands Presbyter Select
and from the Paragon Region:

I have no words right now! A giant has left us and has left a void that will not be easy to fill.
The Paragon Region joins in prayer for the Varlack family! Thank God for giving us such a wonderful spiritual father.
🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

66th Biennial Regional Convention: "ON MISSION: Empowered for Greater Works" (6/4-8/25)

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66th Biennial Regional Convention: "ON MISSION: Empowered for Greater Works" (6/4-8/25) 〰️

Paragon Regional Convention Thursday 2025
Paragon Region Convention Friday 2025
Paragon Region Convention Saturday 2025

Click on any above BUTTON to see the photo gallery for each night of the convention.

SERMON - “On Mission: Importance of Going After Those That God Has Sent Us to and Making Sure That They Find Community”
by Bsp. Dr. Roger Ball, MSW, LCSW, MA [NER COGOP District Supervisor]
Saturday, June 7, 2025 (evening)

Paragon Region Convention Sunday 2025

SERMON - “Empowered by the Spirit for Greater Works: Releasing Our Prophetic Voice” {Regional Presbyter’s Address}
by Bsp. Dr. Carswell A. Leonard [Regional Presbyter]
Sunday, June 8, 2025 (morning)

International Assembly: "ON MISSION: Reconciling the World to Christ" (7/31-8/4/24)

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International Assembly: "ON MISSION: Reconciling the World to Christ" (7/31-8/4/24) 〰️

SERMON ~ "On Mission to Serve”:
by Reverend Gia Roberts (Minister, Author, Associate Pastor,
High School Assistant Principal); Eye2Eye Student Ministries
Friday, August 2, 2024 (evening)

CARIBBEAN CELEBRATION:
[Paragon Region @ 51 minutes & 25 seconds]
Saturday, August 3, 2024 (afternoon)

SERMON ~
"On Mission to Heal":
by Reverend Dr. Cathy Payne
(Coordinator of Global Missions)
Saturday, August 3, 2024 (evening)

Paragon Region Women's Retreat: "Be Strong...Walk Upon the High" (5/31-6/1/24)

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Paragon Region Women's Retreat: "Be Strong...Walk Upon the High" (5/31-6/1/24) 〰️

SERMON ~ "On Mission to Serve”:
by Reverend Gia Roberts (Minister, Author, Associate Pastor,
High School Assistant Principal); Eye2Eye Student Ministries
Friday, August 2, 2024 (evening)

Caribbean Leadership Conference: "Come, Journey with Jesus" (7/19-22/23)

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Caribbean Leadership Conference: "Come, Journey with Jesus" (7/19-22/23) 〰️

SERMON ~
("Journeying w/ Jesus
Leadership Lessons”):
Bishop Dr. Carswell Leonard,
Paragon Regional Bishop
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 (evening)

TAKE AWAY ~
("In a Nutshell”):
Paragon Region
Thursday, July 20, 2023 (morning)

PRESENTATION ~
("Come Journey on with Jesus:
Reconciled to God, Self,
and Others”):
Paragon Region
Friday, July 21, 2023 (morning)

SERMON:
Bishop Timothy Coalter,
Presiding Bishop
Friday, July 21, 2023 (evening)

PRAYER & PRAISE:
Paragon Region
Saturday, July 22, 2023 (morning)

65th Biennial Regional Convention: "The Ministry of Reconciliation" (5/24-28/23)

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65th Biennial Regional Convention: "The Ministry of Reconciliation" (5/24-28/23) 〰️

SATURDAY SERMONETTES:
1st speaker: Lay Minister Roxanne Case (Shekinah House of Prayer ~ Huntums Ghut, BVI); 2nd speaker: Pastor Rafael Del Rosario w/ translation by his wife, Karina, & pre-message song by his son, Rafael Jr. (Kingdom Praise Centre ~ Hope Hill, BVI); & 3rd speaker: Minister Georgegeania Lewis-Clarke (Oasis, English ~ STT, VI)
Saturday AM, May 27, 2023

PARADE OF NATIONS (All Nations Night):
Wear National Colors/Cultural Wear
to Celebrate the diversity among us.
Thursday, May 25, 2023

PAST REGIONAL BISHOPS TRIBUTE:
1st honoree: Bishop Amos W. Carty, Sr. (deceased); 2nd honoree: Bishop Rufus R. Rogers (deceased); & 3rd honoree: Bishop Rufus B. Finlayson, Jr.
Saturday PM, May 27, 2023

GRADUATION SURPRISE:
Bishop Dr. Carswell A. Leonard earned his Ph.D. in Theological Studies from Regent University in Virginia Beach. He was unable to make his graduation on Saturday, May 6, 2023, so he was surprised with his own during the convention.
Saturday PM, May 27, 2023

MINISTRY IN SONG
by the Faith COGOP -
French Creole
(Haitian Church, USVI):
Excess Love (Remix),
JJ Hairston & Mercy Chinwo
Sunday, May 28, 2023

MINISTRY IN DANCE
by the Regional Dance Ministry:
My World Needs You
(Kirk Franklin
ft. Tasha Cobbs, Tamela Mann,
& Sarah Reeves)
Sunday, May 28, 2023

MINISTRY IN DANCE
by the
Oasis Praise Dancers:
Open Heaven
(Maranda Curtis)
Sunday, May 28, 2023

WOMEN’S MINISTRY:
led by Minister Nolma Chalwell,
Regional Women’s Ministry Director
(snippet #1)
Sunday, May 28, 2023

WOMEN’S MINISTRY:
led by Minister Nolma Chalwell,
Regional Women’s Ministry Director
(snippet #2)
Sunday, May 28, 2023

Curaçao Mission Trip (3/11-17/23)

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Curaçao Mission Trip (3/11-17/23) 〰️

As 1 Peter 4:10a (NIV) exclaims,
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received
to serve others…”.
All who attended did just that!

ATTENDEES:

USVI ~ Claudia, Karen, Verona, Almira, Milton, Dean, Ivette, MeKisha, & Alfreda

BVI ~ Pastor DaAna, Nurse Nerissa (preacher), Pastor Nolma (preacher), Annemarie, Makayla, Javon, Jason, Abigale, Constantine, Coleen, Dr. Rhymer, Dominga, & Linda

Click on the link below to view the videos
on our Region’s YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0N1_6cdCwyloJF3oruUchTu_noQxjVjz

We want you to experience what we did!!

Minister's & Leader's Conference: "RETOOLING YOUR MINISTRY TOOLBOX" (11/10-12/22)

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Minister's & Leader's Conference: "RETOOLING YOUR MINISTRY TOOLBOX" (11/10-12/22) 〰️

Dr. Morais Cassell of Georgia:
The Pretzel Plan:
The Church and Mental Health
Saturday, January 23, 2021

Training Sessions

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Training Sessions 〰️