Meet Pastor Carl

Sr. Pastor BOLWC

 

Pastor Carl Anthony Foster was born on December, 30, 1972 in Westmoreland Jamaica.  He is the only child of Elder Carlton & Delores Foster. He received his formal education in Jamaica. As a young boy Carl grew up in the church under the leadership of his beloved grandfather the late Superintendent Rupert Young.

 

In 1991 he attended South College in West Palm Beach Florida. In 1994 he graduated Cum Laude with an Associates of Science Degree in Business Administration, and a certificate in Accounting. He was blessed to have had several management positions, namely, Target, Finlay Fine Jewelry, and LA Weight Loss Center.

 

In 1995 Carl moved to Bridgeport Connecticut where his parents were residing. It was here that his ultimate dream of being a entrepreneur became a reality, when he established Exodus Designs Christian Book and Gift Store, which he owned and operated from 1999 until 2003. While he was in Connecticut he attended Holy Tabernacle Church of God in Christ; where the Late Bishop Ivory Holden served as the pastor. It was there that he met his wife Phyllis Foster.

 

In 2000 Carl married Phyllis, the daughter of the late Bishop Holden. He began to work diligently by serving faithfully as Local and State Youth President, Sound Engineer, and Video Production Manager until relocating to Kissimmee Florida. He is the proud father of Taylor Ivory D Harris who serves as Youth Pastor at BOLWC Inc.

 

In 2001 Carl was made a Deacon by the late Bishop Holden.

 

In May of 2004 Carl graduated from the University of Bridgeport with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.

 

In 2009 He became a licensed Minister in the Church of God in Christ.

 

Breath of Life Worship Center was birthed in March 2010 and began with bible class. In August of 2011, the first Sunday service was held. Pastor Carl has a heart for God and his people. His vision is to reach the lost for Christ and his desire is to be pleasing to God in all his ways.