ABOUT Apostle Pastor Pasha
Apostle Pastor Pasha Pernell was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey in a single-parent household. Growing up was difficult but faith proved to be the only door to her happiness. Even in the midst of a strained home-life, hope provided an altar where she'd meet her Heavenly Father, YHWH.
As a child she recalls singing and participating in ministry and street witnessing events, though her faith waned as an adolescent and young adult. Growing lukewarm and discontent, she ran from church. Despite being reared in tradition, it wasn't until the age of twenty-four that she truly committed her soul and destiny to Christ.
In 1998, she visited House Of Bishops, the pillars that founded her current ministry BET HASHEM YHWH World Wide Ministries, which was then located in North Newark. That fateful day set in motion an ordained chain of events. Visiting the ministry and hearing that truth confirmed, she felt the Ruach (the Holy Spirit) provoking her to a deeper walk and blessing. Not only did she encounter a peculiar anointing, but she felt a special bond with the Bishop almost immediately.
Two years prior, she received a prophetic word that she would marry a bishop though at the time she was in a backslidden state. Quietly, that word stirred in her spirit-not yet the woman she needed to be to receive such covenant relationship. More importantly, she fell in love with her Messiah and Savior, YAHSHUA, and truly gave her heart to Him.
Not only did she encounter a peculiar anointing, but she felt a special bond with the Bishop almost immediately. Two years prior, she received a prophetic word that she would marry a bishop though at the time she was in a backslidden state. Quietly, that word stirred in her spirit-not yet the woman she needed to be to receive such covenant relationship. More importantly, she fell in love with her Messiah and Savior, YAHSHUA, and truly gave her heart to Him.
Proving herself faithful, Apostle Pastor Pasha was ordained in the fivefold ministry, joined the Praise & Worship team, and evangelized on the streets for six years before marrying and entering into sacred union with her best friend and husband, Bishop Pernell. After having said "I do" to Christ she was ready to be that help meet to her ordained mate. Together, they have labored faithfully in YHWH's vineyard.
A lover of crowns or hats as some would say, she wears reverently the crown of wife, mother and true believer. Through their union was born four beautiful daughters: Timmi Chris, Jessica Ann, Tatiana Inez and ChaiYah Elite Merlene, whom they love and adore. As each of their daughters have greatly enriched their lives, they continue to pray over their daughters’ future and for the perfect will of YHWH to prevail in their lives and the mighty works their children shall render in the earth.
The Apostle Pastor
Apostle Pastor Pasha Pernell serves under the leadership of her husband Bishop, who is Senior Pastor and Founder of BET HaSHEM YHWH Worldwide Ministries. She strives to encourage the greatness within each heart including her own. It is her passion and pleasure to uplift souls and help them achieve life success. Her labor is one of love.
The Writer
Apostle Pastor Pasha has always loved to write. From the time she learned the art of storytelling, she immersed herself in the craft. As an author of short stories, songs, poetry, and rap, she draws upon intimate experiences to captivate the audience in compelling and memorable ways. Whether playful or functional her prose is refreshingly authentic and engages the young and old alike. Her hope is to add colorful, spirited works to the literary landscape and endear readers the world over. Pasha authored her first children's book, "Bad Dreams Are Not Allowed”.
The World Changer
In 1997, Pastor Pasha lost her father to AIDS. His untimely death left a void in her life and a scar on her soul, which she's grappled with for years. For healing, she took to the pen and pulled out her very first spoken word piece, "Daddy's Little Girl." This autobiographical tribute details the trials she endured, including learning of her father's illness to his casket being lowered into the ground. Still, YHWH brought her through. She is a compelling worshipper, rapper aka The Lyrical Apostle (who flips popular Hip Hop hits), spoken word artist, and the YAHSquad General, the CEO of YAHSquad, LLC. Whether on stage singing with the Praise & Worship team, spitting inspirational prose or dancing in the aisles, she understands that YHWH deserves her total praise. Pastor Pasha's goal is to change the world, winning all who have an ear to hear. Her motto is, "You can always overcome who you once were by believing in who YHWH called you to be."