In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones connects with pastor, guidance counselor, and youth mentor Wayne Carey, joining the program from Freeport, Grand Bahama in the Bahamas. Wayne shares a powerful testimony that began at age 15 when he followed his older brother to the altar at Tabernacle Baptist Church. However, after being sent home from a college basketball path at age 19, Wayne entered a season of deep pain, facing severe depression, loss of purpose, and an attempt on his life. In his early 20s, God supernaturally delivered Wayne from the grip of suicide and depression. Standing under intense Holy Spirit conviction during a church service, Wayne rededicated his life to Christ and went on to study at Rhema Bible College under Dr. Kenneth Hagin Sr. Wayne also details a defining divine vision he experienced where Dr. Myles Munroe prayed over him and gave him a clear commission: "Go and take the youth of the nation and the world." After sharing this vision with Dr. Myles Munroe in person during a local bowling event, Wayne received personal confirmation to take the Kingdom message to young people everywhere.
Today, with over 31 years of community ministry and a master's diploma in mental health coaching, Wayne serves as a school guidance counselor and co-founded the Family Empowerment Youth Mentoring organization (FEMU). He dedicates his life to helping young men overcome bullying, build self-esteem, navigate mental health challenges, and connect with godly mentors. If you are walking through a season of depression, seeking your true purpose, or passionate about empowering the next generation, Wayne's inspiring story of deliverance and Kingdom impact will deeply refresh your spirit!
Guest's Bio
Pastor Wayne Willmore Carey, is a Son of the Soil, Native of Freeport Grand Bahama; Born to the Parents of Roland and Evangelist Agnes Carey. He is the tenth of ten children. A Christian Counselor who has a grand and diverse portfolio. He holds many titles that include; Husband, Father, Ordained Minister, Mentor, Trained Mental Health advocate, Motivator, Trained Divorce, Family and Business Mediator, Trained Mental Health Coach, (First Responders) Trained Youth Mental Health Coach, Leadership, Relationship and Life coach, A Conflict Resolution Strategist, Author, of the Book “The Emotional Pain That Bullying Causes” and Conference host. He is a former Bahamas National Basketball Team player and Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Academy HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2015 Inductee.
His passion is to support Leaders in the Challenges of Leading others and to inspire common people to become uncommon achievers while living their dreams. He has spent over three decades working with students and adults to help them become trail blazers in their communities. He believes in investing in himself and others, as a result Pastor Carey, has become a knowledgeable professional in the personal development, Counseling and Mental Health field.
Pastor Carey is happily married to the Exquisite Mrs. Genice Carey, “whose beauty and grace enrich my life every day.” They are bless with two wonderful sons. Police Constable 4253 Denzel Johnson and Earvin- Wayne Carey. Two beautiful granddaughters who are “Papa babies” Denielle and Dallas Johnson. He humbly serves as the assistant Pastor at the Whole man Christian Center under the Leadership of his Mentor and Spiritual father Rev Dr. Rudolph K. Roberts.
Wayne worked in the Guidance and Counseling department within the Ministry of Education since 2005-2021, and now leads Wayne Carey Global Leadership Solutions as CEO. A Coaching, Speaking, and Training business whose vision is to transform the mind of leaders to become global influencers, and mission is to inspire leaders to maximize the potential of those they lead.
He and his wife are the founders of a Non-profit organization Family Empowerment Youth Mentoring (FEMYO) a community organization that addresses the educational and social needs through mentoring with other community initiatives. They are founders Of C.R.I Conflict Resolution Institute- A program designed to trained adults and Children from k-2 level through 12 grade practical Conflict Resolution skills; and also founders of Elevation Leadership Academy. Youth Max kids 8-11 and Youth Max Teens Ages 12-18, inspired by leadership principles of John Maxwell.
Pastor Carey’s educational background includes a Diploma in Ministerial training from Rhema Bible College in Broken Arrow Oklahoma, A Diploma in Mental Health Coaching and a Master Diploma in Mental Health Coaching: Youth Mental Health from Light University. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Christian Ministries and a Master’s of Ministry in Christian Counseling from Christian Bible College and Seminary in Missouri. _
Pastor Carey has also successfully completed the John C. Maxwell Certification program and is recognized as a certified and licensed John C. Maxwell International Leadership Coach, Speaker and trainer
He is a Member of International Christian Coaching Association (ICCA) powered by American Association of Christian Counselors.
Wayne’s interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence connects him with people in all walks of life. He is a highly sought after speaker, counselor, motivator and conflict resolution strategist in professional circles. In fact, he works with community leaders in various regards, especially Youth and families throughout the Grand Bahama Community.
Wayne lives to inspire others to fulfill their God given assignment”. He believes that every human being on planet earth was created to be a part of a resolution mechanism. When this is realize the true leader emerges and their significance is born.