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One shepherd.
Three houses.
Bishop Douglas pastors a local congregation, presides over an international fellowship of churches, and oversees the ministry he founded.
Senior Pastor
Dabar Bethlehem Cathedral
On October 2, 2010, two congregations, Dabar Worship Center and Bethlehem Missionary Church, were engrafted into one house of worship in Queens Village, New York.
The cathedral declares that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Its work centres on evangelism, discipleship, worship, leadership and community service, with the aim of building spiritually balanced people. Overseer Stanley Kidd and Pastor Lenore Kidd are honoured as pastors emeriti.
Advancing the Kingdom of God
Evangelism and worship that point every person to Christ.
Touching lives with God’s love
Compassion carried into homes, hospitals and the neighbourhood.
Changing generations through God’s Word
Discipleship and teaching that build spiritually balanced people.
Heart of Compassion
Ministry beyond the sanctuary
The cathedral serves Queens Village and beyond through outreach and care ministries.
Soup Kitchen
Hot meals served with dignity to neighbours in need.
Grocery Distribution
Food assistance for families across the community.
Clothing Distribution
Clothes for those facing hardship.
Care Ministries
Senior care, plus visits to the sick and homebound by congregational care teams.
Presiding Prelate
Covenant Fellowship Alliance
CFA is an interdenominational, international fellowship. It gives pastors and churches mentorship, an episcopal relationship, accountability, resources and leadership development.
Bishop Donald Hilliard Jr. of Cathedral International in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, founded the fellowship as the Covenant Ecumenical Fellowship and Cathedral Assemblies (CEFCA). Bishop Douglas served for years as its General Treasurer and was elevated to presiding leadership in June 2017. Bishop Hilliard is still honoured as founder, father and presiding bishop emeritus.
The CFA Values
Interdependence, not isolation
Founder & Overseer
Dabar Ministries
Dabar Ministries began in 1998 with Dabar Worship Center in Brooklyn. It is now the umbrella for the Bishop’s work beyond the local church.
- Draw From the Well, the annual leadership conference for pastors and leaders
- International missions in eleven nations on four continents
- Music: recordings, choir development and Scripture set to song
- Publishing, including Up Your Game
- Life’s Hope, a radio teaching ministry
- Men’s ministry, calling men to spiritual and family responsibility
