Reverend Gerome W. Mc Donald was born on April 2, 1958 to Weldon Strictland and Mary Smith Mc Donald (pre-deceased). His early education was in the Port Chester NY School System, where his love and talent for basketball was discovered. There, he was a member of the Port Chester ‘Rams’ and enjoyed an undefeated season (14 wins and O losses). He graduated from White Plains High School, White Plains NY. As a young adult, Rev. Mc Donald accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior one Easter morning! He later re-committed his life to Jesus Christ at Better Way Bible Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where remained an active member for 20+ years.
Reverend Mc Donald grew and matured in the ministry at Better Way. He became an avid soul winner, intercessor and worshipper! He met and married his wife and ministry partner of 16 years, Rev. Desiree Mc Donald (Lady D). He was a certified Rational Emotive Spiritual Therapy counselor working with homeless and recovering individuals in transition. Rev. Gerome was hired by the Mayor’s Office of Reentry for Ex-offenders. During his employment there he received many accolades and was the recipient of the Honorable Lucien E. Blackwell Guiding Light Award. He was a prison chaplains in the Philadelphia Prison System, and founder of a non -profit called All Most Home- that served men and women that were released from rehab and prison providing them with structure and spiritual guidance.
It’s no wonder that in 2008 Pastor Clifton T. Martin and licensed and later ordained him for ministry. During this time, along with his wife he initiated and facilitated the Better Way Bible Church prison ministry, Living Free Inside Outreach. Through Minister G. as he was affectionately called, many inmates received strength, forgiveness, and encouragement. Approximately seven years later, he heard the call to pastoral ministry and was released by his spiritual parents Bishop Clifton T. Martin and Lady Stacy B. Martin (Shepherd Mother as he affectionately called her) to establish Kingdom Life Better Way Bible Church. KLBW launched with its first service on July 26, 2015 in Philadelphia Pa. To God be the glory!
Due to a family emergency Pastor Mc Donald moved to Texas where he continued to pursue his calling. Once in Texas Pastor Mc Donald attended The CREST Church where he made a divine connection with Pastor Stephen Drake and 1st Lady Tanya Drake. He was led to come alongside to support them in their ministry while waiting in faith for the time to re-establish Kingdom Life Better Way Bible Church. During his 5 years at The CREST Church Rev. Mc Donald developed a conference prayer line – trained for chaplaincy with the homeless and incarcerated population and functioned as the churches CERT team leader. Your gift will make room for you was his mantra in the ministry.
Pastor G. was always energetic, family focused and an unapologetic “Eagles fan”. He loved his wife, and family, especially his grandchildren. Of all his accomplishments, titles, and roles his greatest reward came from being ‘Popop’! We know that he is cheering us on from Heavens Balcony amongst that great cloud of witnesses. (Heb. 12:1 paraphrase)
Pastor Gerome Mc Donald leaves to cherish his fond memories: wife; Reverend Desiree McDonald (Lady D); two biological children: Sean Mc Donald and Crystina Mc Donald of Philadelphia, Pa. along with (4) the children he gained through marriage: Hakeem, Jomar (Selena) Becky (Jose) Dominique. His 13 grandchildren, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, countless friends, and lives he touched with the gospel.
We give special recognition to his family members- son Hakeem, cousin Curly, and granddaughter Mina who cared for and encouraged him during his illness.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gwspencerdirs.net for the MCDONALD family.
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