His early ministry saw rapid progression as he served in numerous leadership roles: Vice President of the Youth Department (1999–2000), Youth President (2000–2002), and Youth Pastor (2002–2004). He was also elected Men’s President from 2004 to 2006. In June 2004, he earned his Bachelor of Theology degree from Parkersburg Bible College, West Virginia, and was ordained as an Elder later that month, on June 25, in Detroit, Michigan.
From 2004 to 2013, he served as a lecturer at Mt. Zion Apostolic Bible College, working closely as an assistant to Dr. Cawley. During this time, he was also appointed Chairman of the Board at True Holiness Apostolic Temple (2007–2013), and became a licensed Marriage Officer and Governing Official in Ontario on December 19, 2007. On June 27, 2008, he was ordained District Elder (Overseer) in Cleveland, Ohio.
He served as Assistant Pastor to Apostle Felix Samuels at True Holiness Apostolic Temple from February 14, 2009, to September 2013 and was appointed to the Executive Board and as President of the Board of Presbyters/Elders for the Churches of God and True Holiness Organization (2008–2017).
While continuing his spiritual and pastoral commitments, Bishop-Elect Samuels pursued further academic enrichment as a mature student in the Psychology Program at York University.
His pastoral ministry expanded across Canada, serving in Fort McMurray (2013–2015) and Grande Prairie (2015–2016) under the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI). On April 1, 2017, he was appointed Interim Pastor of Bethel United Apostolic Church in Surrey, BC—recommended by Bishop O.G. Simpson—and was officially installed as Pastor on May 19, 2017, under the leadership of Presiding Bishop D.W. Thompson, Apostle Felix Samuels, Bishop O.G. Simpson, and Bishop G.M. Bookal.
In 2018, he was appointed Marriage Officer and Governing Official for Bethel United Apostolic Church to issue marriage licenses in British Columbia. His faithful service was further recognized when Presiding Bishop D.W. Thompson appointed him as Second Assistant in 2021 and later, in 2023, as Bishop Designate for the Western District Diocese of the BUC of Canada.
Bishop-Elect Samuels played a pivotal role in co-authoring and publishing the first Standard Manual and Guide, Constitution, and By-Laws for the BUC of Canada in 2023. Most recently, on May 4, 2024, he was instrumental in the registration and launch of Thompson’s Institute of Biblical Studies (TIBS) and currently serves as its Acting President.
With a life rooted in faith, service, scholarship, and leadership, Bishop-Elect Daniel K. Samuels stands as a humble servant of God, ready to step into the next chapter of his divine calling.
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Bishop-Elect Daniel K. Samuels was born on August 9, 1964, in the parish of Westmoreland, Jamaica. From an early age, he demonstrated a deep sense of discipline and purpose. His educational journey began at Kings All Age School (1971–1977), followed by his attendance at St. Elizabeth Technical High School (1977–1981), where his leadership qualities began to emerge.
His walk with the Lord began in earnest when he was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ on June 27, 1982. He attended Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic 20 South Camp Road from 1982 to 1983, during which he also pursued studies at the College of Arts, Science and Technology (CAST) from 1983 to 1985.
In 1989, he moved to Canada and married the love of his life, Andrea Little. Together, they are the proud parents of three children, and have been blessed with a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and three beloved grandchildren.
During the early years of his marriage, he studied at DeVry Institute of Technology from 1989 to 1992. On August 22, 1998, Bishop-Elect Samuels received the baptism of the Holy Ghost, marking a profound spiritual milestone in his life. That same year, he enrolled at Mt. Zion Apostolic Bible College and was ordained as a minister on October 24, 1998.