PASTORS JEROME & RUTH
(Husband, Father, Pastor, Mentor, Entrepreneur, Businessman, Servant of God….)
Dr Jerome Anekwe the Founder and Senior Pastor of Destiny Christian Centre. Since it began in October 2010 DCC has grown to over 450 members in 2 locations, and is one of the fastest growing churches in the UK today.
He is a qualified Pharmacist with a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Research & Development. Prior to full time ministry, he worked for 2 of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, as well has running his own Pharmacy and property business.
He is a conference host and seasoned TV broadcaster. He is a sought after international speaker who has been privileged by God to minister in meetings with over 100,000 people in attendance. He has also featured on radio (BBC Yorkshire, Premier Gospel), and published numerous articles in mainstream Christian magazines.
Dr Anekwe teaches with a powerful prophetic anointing, with the father heart of God. He is committed to preaching the Word of God, sharing the love of God and teaching the principles of the Kingdom. It is these qualities that has made him a father to many, and a mentor to many other Pastors.
Dr Anekwe also carries a strong healing anointing, having been personally touched by Jesus and miraculously healed from a disease doctors said was incurable. Along with his wife Ruth, their ministry is characterized by remarkable testimonies of people being healed from cancers and many chronic diseases, as well as women bearing children after many years of infertility.
With a heart for the family and building a church that reflects the multi-cultural dynamic of its community, Dr Anekwe is passionate about people, and one of his greatest desires is to help every person discover their purpose and live out their God-given destiny.
Dr Anekwe is married to Ruth with whom he co-pastors, and is the father of 4 wonderful young boys – Luke Asher, Curtis James, Jaron Thomas and Daniel Carter.
10 Fun-facts about Dr Jerome:
1. Favourite holiday destination – Maldives or Seychelles
2. Places that inspire you – Niagara Falls, Mother Africa 🙂 !!
3. McD’s or KFC – KFC….any day of the week, man!
4. Favourite sport – NBA Basketball
5. Football team – Arsenal (c’mon you ‘gunners !!!)
6. What would you do if you weren’t a Pastor – an NBA all-star (move over Kobe and LeBron..!!!)
7. How do you relax – with my beautiful wife and playing with my 4 boys
8. Favourite Starbucks – in the summer it’s a Caramel Frappuccino and in the winter it’s a Caramel Hot Chocolate (extra hot, extra caramel, extra cream!!!)
9. Can you speak another language – fluent in Igbo (mother tongue), French (intermediate) and Dutch (basic)
10. One thing your church doesn’t know about you? I take 3 sugars in my tea!!! (it’s not a secret anymore!!!)