Our story
Hazeldine and Denzel Springer were born in St.Andrew, Barbados. They both attended St. Simon Pentecostal Church, and it was there that they met one another. They got married in 1950, and gave birth to four children: Virgil, Linswell (Brothers), Glendisha, and Melchior(Harry). Together they founded the Lakes Pentecostal Church in 1965, which is now the Vision Pentecostal Church in Lakes, St. Andrew, being pastored by Gloria Small. Hazel and Denzel relocated to the U.S. in the 1970’s and opened Vision Pentecostal Church located at 1074 St. John’s Place in Brooklyn, New York. By the grace of God, the church and ministry grew, and Pastor Springer soon needed a new and larger building. In 2003, Vision moved to 1050 Utica Avenue where Pastor Springer remained acting Pastor until 2008 before ultimately passing in 2011. Evangelist Hazel continued to serve her congregation and minister to countless others through her missionary work until her passing in 2022.
Our Mission
The goal of Vision Pentecostal Church is to be a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing; but holy and without blemish; a church where all the power and gifts of the Holy Ghost are in full operation and manifestation in the congregation and the lives of the members.
We seek for specific fulfillment and manifestation of the word including the following:
Our Pastors
Pastors
Pastor Harry Springer was born in St. Andrew, Barbados to the late Hazel and Denzel Springer. He immigrated to the United States in 1972 where he graduated from Boys High. Thereafter, he attained his Bachelor's and MBA from Columbia University. He married Sis. Jean Springer in 1990 and together they have 3 children. In 2008 he was ordained as minister and assistant pastor. He succeeded the late Denzel Springer in 2011 and continues to lead Vision Pentecostal Church.
Pastor
Minister
Minister Trevor Cumberbatch was born in St. Andrew, Barbados to the late Geraldine and Roderick Cumberbatch. He immigrated to Trinidad in August of 1956 and later to the U.S. in September of 1969. After arriving to New York, Minister Cumberbatch continued his work as an accountant. He met his wife, Sis. Lorna Taylor in 1971 and they married on June 4th in 1972. They became members of Vision Pentecostal Church over 40 years ago and Sis. Lorna attended until her passing in 2000. Together they had four daughters and one son. Minister Cumberbatch is also a grandfather to four grandsons. He was ordained as a minister and later as assistant pastor. In addition he has functioned as the keyboard player in VPC for over 30 years.
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