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postle Dr. Joseph B. Devlin Jr., affectionately called “Apostle Jay", is the founder and Senior Pastor of The City Of Hope and Refuge Church International and The Pathway Of Hope Assembly International . He is CEO of The CORE Ministries International. designed to provide effective evangelism Teaching for Mainstream Churches to understand the Inclusive Gospel Of Jesus Christ. Additionally, he is the International Presiding Apostle of The Fellowship Of Inclusive United Pentecostals International created to nurture and support visionary leadership. A uniquely gifted, creative and profound orator, he is a highly sought after, charismatic preacher, motivational speaker, lecturer, singer, writer and human rights advocate with a burden to equip and empower people to transform the world. Known for his "uncensored" and “down to earth” preaching style, Apostle Devlin is able to reach people from diverse backgrounds specifically focusing on emotional healing and restoring the spiritual authority of the believer.

A native of Mount Florida In Lake County,Fl

Lake County FL Native, he has vast experience in urban ministry that has taken him throughout the United States and abroad. As an international evangelist he has spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ all over the United States to Bermuda, Canada, Central Europe and West Africa. His political and theological evolution over the years has focused his ministry on addressing various forms of oppression within communities positioned on the margins o f society, the spiritual and social impact it has on the lives of hurting people and the psychological and spiritual liberation needed to move people into their destiny.


In 2009, After over 20 years of preaching and urban ministry, he felt a call from God to create a place of refuge and empowerment for ALL people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, s----l orientation, class or background. This place would be called, The City Of Hope and Refuge Church International.