Deve Persad

Regional Minister

As a part-time Regional Minister, serving churches and ministry leaders in Southern Ontario, Deve (pronounced Dave) brings his growing passion to see the mission, mercy, and message of Jesus influence the world. He and his wife Amanda, have been part of the Sarnia EMC (Sarnia, ON) since 1998. It was through this church family that the Lord fulfilled a call to full-time ministry. He has been on staff at Sarnia since 2001; having the privilege of serving as Lead Pastor since 2006.

Deve and Amanda have two adult children, Jarrett (married to Katlyn) and Aynsley. Together they share a love for food and football. He’s a simple guy (vanilla ice cream and regular chips) who enjoys learning from other people and cultures.