The Governing Council of Christ Life Bible Institute and Seminary (a non- denominational accredited Bible Institute) from the Unites States selected Bishop Melroy Meade, from among a large group of great individuals to receive an Honorary Doctor of Divinity. This degree was conferred during the Seminary’s Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, June 5, 2010, at 10 a.m. in Brooklyn, New York.
Since the inception of the school, only one candidate has received such a prestigious honor. Dr. Julius O. Abiola, Ph.D., Seminary’s President, explained that the council researched to find an individual who has displayed exemplary outstanding skills in the area of Leadership, Positive Academic Awareness, and has a track record of Selfless Christian Service. “Without question,” said Dr. Abiola, Bishop Meade was selected to receive this honor based on:
- Exemplary leadership within the Christian circle especially in the islands where his work has been evident;
- Unparalleled testimonies of his lifestyle of excellence in Montserrat and throughout the Caribbean Islands;
- Contributions to learning, exceptional dutiful, and leadership characteristics displayed in the management of Prophecy School of Biblical Studies (PSBS)
- Immense contributions in the area of morals, religion, and overall well being of individuals under his care and the general populace in the island of Montserrat
- Track record of positive Christian influence and outstanding leadership demeanor
- General positive contribution to the well being of the Body of Christ at large.
According to Dr. Victor Adedokun, Professor at the Seminary, the rights and privileges associated with earning an Honorary Doctor of Divinity means, “Melroy Meade should now be referred to as Dr. Melroy Meade because he has earned the honor that is being bestowed on him.”
A release from spokesperson for the Church of God of Prophecy in St. John’s Montserrat says Congratulations to Dr. MELROY MEADE. It says the entire congretation is extremely proud of Bishop Melroy Meade for having been bestowed the Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree.
