Position | Christian Woman Speaker |
Location |
Brooklyn, NY 11210
United States of America |
Pastor Aracely Courtenay, a native of the Republic of Panama, is a dynamic woman who has a passion for assisting the women of her community. She pastors at the Emmanuel Church of God in Brooklyn, N.Y. alongside her husband, Bishop Curt Courtenay, who is the Senior Pastor.
Talitha Cumi Women’s Ministry is a ministry for women that Pastor Courtenay oversees. Talitha Cumi means “Damsel Arise.” It embodies her vision for women. She holds 8 years experience in the field of property management and coordinated housing for low and moderate-income families, especially for single mothers. Her passion for women’s issues was birthed during her tenure as a property manager. Her message is for women everywhere that no matter what difficulties may arise in a person’s life, the individual can rise above it.
As a full-time minister, Pastor Courtenay dedicates her life to encouraging, counseling and assisting women of all ages to arise out of their situations. She is an inspiration
Pastor Courtenay and her husband, Bishop Curt Courtenay, currently reside in Brooklyn, New York with their three children, Gesai, Curt, Jr., and Kayris.because of her unique perspectives that allow her to relate to those who seek her for advice and assistance. Her expertise is instrumental in developing upcoming ministers to become community conscious in a time where fear and uncertainty about the future pervades our society. She coordinates local and international food and clothing drives and a yearly back-to-school drive that distributes free school supplies to the community she serves.