Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack, A stalwart of the Christian Faith

Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack, A stalwart of the Christian Faith


By Michael Schurton and Trevesa DaSilva-Ashman


October 6, 2010

Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack was a multi faceted individual who touched the lives of many. A Minister, Deaconess, Intercessor and Teacher in the Jamaica Pentecostal Union (Apostolic) and in particular at her local church, the Pentecostal Gospel Temple in Eastern Kingston.

Dr. Hope McCormack was also Executive Director of the non-profit youth ministry Word Time Ministries of Jamaica where she served with distinction.

Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack commenced ministry in the year 1960 at the age of 16 years in the United Pentecostal Church at Wildman Street and was ordained as a Minister in 2000, therefore giving 47 years of service to the people of God. Dr. Hope McCormack was a stalwart of the Christian faith and pursued her life’s course with passion and zeal.

Dr. Hope holds a Doctorate in Ministry, a Master of Science Degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and is a Chartered Accountant, Fellow of Life Management Institute (FLMI), Lecturer and a trained Counselor.

At the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston 2, Jamaica Dr. McCormack served as the Director of Christian Growth Ministry – Sunday

School in which has taught for over 20 years. Other positions held include, Chairperson of the Finance Committee and Financial Advisor to Church Board, Director/Advisor/Member – Ladies Ministry, Counselor and Presenter – Counseling Ministry, Co-ordinator/Teacher – Training Department and Church Bible Study, Committee Member, Youth Committee, Member – Church Council, Board Member

Early Childhood Education School. Her work include launching Sunday school programmes in Rae Town and Harbour View to address the issue of crime and violence in those communities and with a view to capturing young minds before they are taken over by the evil forces.

She played an integral role as the Executive Director of the non-profit youth ministry, Word Time Ministries of Jamaica. Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P became a member of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica on October 15, 2004. However, long before becoming a member Dr. Hope was special advisor to the President of the Ministry from 1998 and later special Advisor to the Chairman in 2004.

She served Word Time Ministries of Jamaica with great commitment and passion. Dr. Hope was an indispensable part of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica. Dr. Hope was the foundation of the Ministry and the matriarch.

Dr. Hope also held several positions with the ministry including Member, Board of Trustees, January 15, 2005, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, January 28, 2006, Chairman of the Board of Advisors, January 26, 2008, Director of Finance and Development, January 26, 2008, and Executive Director, January 31, 2009.

She has won several awards based on her outstanding work with Word Time Ministries of Jamaica. These include: The Grace Life Time Achievement Award. Dr. Hope was awarded the fifth recipient of the Grace Life Time Achievement Award. She received the Grace Life Time Achievement award for distinguished services to the nation for over 48 years, in the fields of Religion, Media, Education and Community Development. Others awards include: Annual excellence Awards for Director of Year, Fund Raiser of the Year, Long Service Award for Five Years, Outstanding Contribution to the Ministry and Most Outstanding Director, Sports Championships.

At the National level, she served as Director/Management & Finance Committee Member of the National Religious Media Commission (NRMC), Director/Treasurer of the Jamaica Pentecostal Union, Deputy Director of the Department of Statistics (STATIN) and Member of the Small Business Association of Jamaica.

She was the Chairperson of the Agency for the Selection & Support of Individuals Starting Trade (ASSIST); a Member of the Urban churches for Urban Renewal Board, Treasurer/Member of the Wilbert Stewart Basic School Board and President and distinguished Past President of Optimist International. Internationally, she is the Representative from the Caribbean District for Opportunity International.

She was married to the Rev. Ascot McCormack, Chaplin of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica with whom she has labored in God’s service and together. They have two children, Lisa-gaye and Dionne-Sheree.

Rev. Dr. Hope Juliet McCormack J.P., Executive Director of Word Time Ministries of Jamaica died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 25, 2010 in St. Andrew Jamaica after a period of illness. Dr. Hope was 66 years old. She was born on the 5th of October 1944.

The Thanksgiving Service celebrating the for the life of the late Dr. Hope “Sister Mack” will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 commencing at 10:00 am at the Pentecostal Gospel Temple, 111 Windward Road, Kingston, 2, Jamaica. Interment follows at Dovecot Memorial Park.