While growing up in Mt Olivet in Manchester, Astor Carlyle attended the United Church in his community. When everyone was choosing career paths, he knew he wanted to serve the religious community. Today, he is the pastor of the Webster Memorial United Church in St Andrew. For his exceptional work, Rev. Carlyle has been conferred with an Order of Distinction in the Rank of Commander for contributions to religion and community development. “I am deeply humbled that people of this great nation see in me traits and contributions worthy of celebration,” said the pastor.He has a keen passion for church renewal and community transformation and has been widely engaged in different religious and community development programmes. He is also noted for his gifts in preaching, bible studies, and the faithful care of his parishioners. In this episode of Impacting Jamaica, with host Keisha Hill, the clergyman shares reactions to being conferred with a national award which he will accept on National Heroes Day, October 20. “I will gladly receive this award on behalf of my many other colleagues…I receive it on behalf of my flock at Webster who understand that our ministry is beyond the walls of a sanctuary,” he said. “I receive it in tribute to my friends who help me to remain human.”   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.