Apostle Nathan R. Byrd is the founder and visionary leader of JMDM. He was called to ministry at a very young age under the leadership of his then pastor and older brother, Pastor Daniel H. Byrd. He first served the kingdom as an evangelist before transitioning to the office of pastor. He then ministered at The Worship Center of St. Albans in Queens, New York as senior pastor for 14 years.
In 2009, he was anointed and elevated to the office of Apostle with hands laid on him by Dr. Reuben Timothy of Durban, South Africa.
He is the author of 3 books “For These Reasons” a book about marriage and relationships, “The Future of Worship” and “No Apology Needed”. He is the visionary leader of the “Isaachar Gathering” an annual gathering to discover “What now, what next” for the body of Christ.
His demanding international ministry has carried him to Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, India, Britain, Zambia, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Cameroon, Nigeria, Mexico, Canada, Colombia, Brazil and various Caribbean islands. He also spent 20 years in a career on Wall St.
He has been called New York’s best kept secret! He is indeed one of the most theologically astute, prophetic and anointed vessels of our time.