Reverend Ronald Bastian was born on the beautiful island of New Providence and is the ninth child born to Mr. Hysal and the late Victoria Bastian, parents who nurtured him in the fear and admonition of the Lord.
A focus individual, determined to pursue the things of God, Pastor Bastian has been running for the Lord for most of his adult life. Always committed to excellence as the only standard in the kingdom, he has advanced his training earning a Bachelor’s degree from the Louisiana Baptist University and Doctorate of Divinity from The New Destiny School of Ministry, in addition to numerous in Theology and Pastoral Care. A licensed Marriage Officer within the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Pastor Bastian’s thirst for knowledge continues to keep him engaged in professional and personal development workshop experiences, both locally and internationally, as he appreciates the need to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a manner relevant and able to be appreciated by a diversified people.
Having been prepared by God for leadership, this inspired, charismatic, energetic preacher and teacher, walked into a new, “Now Season” in 2004, when he was ushered from pastoring in Eleuthera to New Providence. It was at that time that the Lord caused to be birthed, The Everlasting Life Baptist Ministries, a ministry designed to advance the work of God here on earth, by equipping and empowering God’s people for kingdom living, located on Firetrail Rd West.
A man of bold faith and prayer, he continues to serve in ministry with his wife, Minister Keyshan and their union is blessed with two children, Ceron & Amarlyia.