Born in the community of St. Peters and raised in the heart of Basseterre, Donna Peets-Polanco’s spiritual journey began early. As a child attending the Seventh Day Adventist School, the Word of God was engraved into her daily life. Even as the only member of her household attending church regularly, she felt a profound draw toward the Lord—a season where God began to mold and impassion her for His glory.

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In 2004, driven by a desire to deepen her service, Pastor Donna traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to attend Valor Christian University (formerly World Harvest Bible College) under the leadership of Pastor Rod Parsley. She graduated in 2007 with advanced diplomas in Religion, Pastoral Care, and Church Leadership, returning home with a heart prepared for the harvest.

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For 25 years, Pastor Donna served the Federation through the Ministry of Education, first as a dedicated teacher and later as a Guidance Counselor. Though now retired from the classroom, her role as a "mother to many" continues. Today, she serves as the Executive Pastor at New Birth Gospel Tabernacle in Cayon, under the leadership of Bishop Cyprian and Co-Pastor Nilsa Williams.

 

"How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?"
— Romans 10:14

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Pastor Donna’s innermost desire is to see lives transformed and propelled into their divine destiny through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She is a firm believer that genuine, lasting change only comes through a thriving, intimate relationship with the Savior.

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When she isn't in ministry, you can find her enjoying the simple joys of life in St. Kitts: swimming, baking, reading, or spending time with her dogs. Above all, she treasures quality time with her children and her husband, Samuel Polanco.