Colin A. Cousins
Administrative Bishop
Bishop Colin Cousins is a devoted servant of Jesus Christ, called to proclaim the Gospel, shepherd God’s people, and equip believers for lives of faithful Christian service. He currently serves as the Administrative Bishop for the Virgin Islands, providing spiritual oversight, pastoral encouragement, and leadership in the work of the New Testament Church of God. His ministry is grounded in the authority of Scripture, the power of prayer, and a steadfast commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God.
Alongside his administrative responsibilities, Bishop Cousins has served as Senior Pastor of the New Testament Church of God International Worship Center in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. His years of ministry include service as Assistant Pastor at the Sanctuary of Hope Church of God in Virgin Gorda and Senior Pastor of Victory Open Bible Church in Lime Tree Grove, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica. Throughout these assignments, his heart has remained focused on preaching Christ, nurturing disciples, strengthening families, and building up the local church.
Bishop Cousins has also served in Christian education, evangelism, youth ministry, and missions, including as National Men’s President for the Open Bible Standard Churches in Jamaica. He is passionate about raising spiritually mature believers, mentoring emerging leaders, and encouraging pastors to lead with humility, integrity, compassion, and biblical conviction.
Committed to lifelong learning and the ministry of care, Bishop Cousins is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Counseling at Trinity Theological Seminary. His educational background also includes graduate qualifications in management, advanced computer science, and business administration, along with postgraduate study in software and information systems testing. He has undertaken undergraduate studies at the College of Theology and Interdisciplinary Studies, the University of Phoenix, and the University of Technology. His professional experience in technology and education complements his commitment to responsible stewardship and effective church leadership.
Bishop Cousins and his wife, Celia, share a deep commitment to family and Christian service. They are blessed with a son, Nathan. Together, they seek to reflect the love of Christ through their home, their ministry, and their service to others.
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” — Philippians 4:13 (KJV)