In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones connects with Ira Carty, joining the show from Mississauga, Ontario, just outside Toronto, Canada. Born and raised in Antigua and Barbuda, Ira shares how his Caribbean roots remain an essential part of his identity and faith. Growing up in a Christian home, Ira first accepted Jesus at age six as a trusted friend and father. At age twelve, during a church revival service, he prayed for God to reveal Himself, experiencing a powerful spiritual awakening that made his faith deeply personal.
By age eighteen, Ira received a clear call to ministry, which eventually led him to relocate to Canada in 2000 to obey God's voice. Reflecting on over twenty-six years of ministry in Canada alongside his wife Patricia and son Josiah, Ira shares a timeless perspective on how believers should evaluate success. Rather than measuring faithfulness by platform size, recognition, or speed, Ira encourages Christians to measure success by whether they help people feel seen, valued, loved, and called in Christ. If you are seeking encouragement in your divine assignment or want to realign your definition of fruitfulness, Ira's heart for ministry will refresh your soul!
Guest's Bio
Pastor Ira Carty is an ordained minister, author, educator, counsellor, and certified ADHD and relationship coach based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. For more than 15 years, he has supported individuals, families, students, and faith communities through pastoral ministry, church planting, teaching, coaching, counselling, and community engagement.
He is the founder of Next Dimension Coaching & Consulting, where he helps people and organizations overcome obstacles, gain clarity, and realize their God-given potential through inclusive, faith-informed, and evidence-informed support.
Ira is the author of "The Searching God: From Genesis to Revelation—God's Pursuit of Lost Humanity," "I Am Not Broken—I Am Different: A Neurodiversity Story for Brave Kids," and "An Introduction to English: I Will Follow You." Throughout his ministry and writing, he shares a consistent message: no one is beyond God's pursuit, no person should be defined by perceived limitations, and healing often begins when people recognize that they are seen, valued, and called.
Ira is married to Tricia and they are the proud parents of their son, Josiah.
Author page and books:
https://ira-carty.author-pages.com/books