Dr. Derek G. Pierson is the Senior Pastor of the Holy Lighthouse Church, Inc. in New Rochelle, NY. He has served this church since 1997. Under his prayerful leadership, the church has demonstrated steady growth and financial stability. Under his careful guidance the church has purchased its current beautiful facility, which continues to be a blessing to the community.
Dr. Pierson was saved at an early age and called to the ministry at the early age of 12. His ministry has afforded him the opportunity to evangelize the continental USA and overseas. He has served as the Asst. Pastor of Emmanuel Temple Church of Brooklyn NY for approximately thirteen years under the leadership of the Bishop (Suffragan) Tommy L. Seals.
In January 2020, Dr. Pierson was elevated to the sacred office of Diocesan Bishop in the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World and assigned to the 62nd Episcopal District, Uganda District Council. His duties include overseeing a fellowship of over 80 churches in the Republic of Uganda, East Africa.
Dr. Pierson is a community-minded person. As a community leader, the church has provided coats for children, backpacks for children returning to school and fed the hungry.
Academically, Dr. Pierson has earned a D. Min and ThD in Counseling Psychology and holds an Honorary Doctorate degree in Episcopal Studies. Dr. Pierson was also awarded a Masters in Chaplaincy for his committed work to helping others in need.
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