Pastor Francius Pierre – A Life of Faith and Service
Early Life and Education
Pastor Francius Pierre was born into a Christian family in the region of St. Marc, Haiti. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lanier Pierre, were hardworking believers who valued both faith and education. Pastor Pierre is the sixth of twelve siblings.
He began his primary education at Évangélique White Rock de St. Marc and continued on to Centre d’Étude Classique de St. Marc for his secondary studies. Later, he moved to Port-au-Prince, where he completed his high school education at Les Normaliens Réunis in 1987.
Driven by a passion for learning, Pastor Pierre pursued higher education, earning a certificate in Accounting and Business Management from the School of Commerce Julien Craan.
From 1989 to 1993, he attended Theological School in Bollosse, Haiti, where he earned his degree in Theology. Afterward, he immigrated to the United States, obtained a Certificate in Conflict Management, and began working in Florida. Still eager to grow, he returned to school to earn his CRCST (Certified Registered Central Service Technician) certification in 2007–2008. Later, he and his family relocated to the DMV area, where he began working at Georgetown University Hospital.
Accepting Christ
Pastor Pierre’s spiritual journey began early. At the age of seven, a deaconess named Tasia shared a vision from God revealing that Francius would one day become a shepherd for His people. This prophecy deeply impacted his faith. He soon began leading night services with his siblings and took his spiritual responsibilities seriously.
On April 6, 1980, he was baptized at the Baptist Church of White Rock in St. Marc, under the leadership of Reverend Jérôme François Xavier. This marked the beginning of his intimate and personal walk with God.
Start of His Ministry
Stepping into ministry required Pastor Pierre to move beyond his comfort zone, but he embraced the call wholeheartedly. He served in various leadership roles at White Rock Baptist Church in St. Marc, including:
Later, after relocating to Port-au-Prince to complete his education, Pastor Pierre became a member of the M.E.B.S.H. Church Cote Plage 16, home to the renowned Radio Lumière ministry led by Reverend Brésil Saint Germain. There, he joined the Mouvement Brigadier et Lumière.
He later transferred to Église Évangélique of Port-au-Prince, under Reverend Michel Vital, where he became the evangelism coordinator and a member of the vocal group Bon Samaritain. In this role, he not only supported spiritual growth but also advocated for economic relief and support for the underserved, working closely with Reverend Fautyl Saintyl.
Family Life
It was through ministry that Pastor Pierre met the love of his life, Lorette Charles. They were united in holy matrimony on December 29, 1994, at White Rock Baptist Church in St. Marc. Together, they have four children: Franct Elson, Esther, Lorensky, and Emmanuel Pierre.
Sister Lorette Pierre is a devoted woman of God, faithfully living out her calling. She is known for her generosity, warmth, and always having a warm meal ready for anyone who enters their home.
Ministry in the United States
Upon immigrating to the United States, Pastor Pierre attended Holy Spirit School, one of the most respected institutions in Virginia. In 2007, he was called by the Nazarene Mission to serve in Washington, D.C.
A year later, through collaboration with his friend Pastor Samuel Senatus, Pastor Pierre was ordained as an elder pastor in 2008. He continues to serve faithfully as the senior pastor of Primitive Haitian Church, where his leadership, humility, and unwavering commitment to God continue to bless the congregation and the wider community.