Sint Marteen Leadership
Ivon Valerie
State Ministry Leader, Sint Marteen
With over a decade of experience leading Bible studies in small group and congregational settings, Ivon Valerie is no stranger to the heartfelt change God’s Word brings about. Today, he serves as Capitol Ministry’s State Ministry Leader for the island of Sint Maarten, bringing the Good News to local and national political leaders alike.
As a leader, member, and regular attendee at church, Pastor Valerie is convicted of a simple truth. “I believe in living out my faith practically,” he explains, “and being led by the Holy Spirit, seek to glorify God in every area of my life.” This declaration of faith led him to become the senior pastor of Faith & Works Ministries in Sint Maarten. He uses his gifts to disciple, preach, and oversee regional and local outreach initiatives.
Aside from his pastoral duties, Pastor Valerie has also authored multiple books to help others deepen their Christian faith. These include The Meaningful Life, Mantled: The Prophet’s Manual, The Unknown, and the Trauma Detox Series.
Regularly, he teaches in Sint Maarten and other Caribbean islands on topics of faith, leadership, discipleship, and how believers can live practically. He specializes in working with church leaders, new believers, and the youth.
Pastor Valerie is married to Jeanetta Valerie. Together, they have two daughters and lead a family-centered ministry that focuses on spiritual wholeness, healing, and revival.
Pastor Valerie earned an associate’s degree in advanced leadership from Valor Christian College in Ohio. He also received two honorary doctorates, one in ministry and another in leadership. Afterwards, he went on to earn a certification from Yale University. Then the pastor completed several Christian leadership and ministry programs relating to church governance,
pastoral care, and more.
As Pastor Valerie partners with CapMin, the vision is certain. From the grassroots to the government, he wants as many people as possible to know the saving grace of Christ. “I believe the transformation of a nation begins with its leaders,” he shares. “I have seen firsthand how political leaders often lack spiritual guidance and biblical counsel.”
Through meaningful Bible studies, Pastor Valerie will be able to “to disciple leaders not for political gain, but for Kingdom influence.” He understands that every conversation can be helpful, every Bible study impactful, and every leader changed for the better in some way.
The end result will be public servants with hearts dedicated to Christ. That means a top-down national transformation through what the pastor describes as the “righteousness, wisdom, and justice” of God’s Word.