Daniel M. Davy, Sr Pastor

Sr. Pastor Daniel M. Davy & Sis Cyvonne Davy

Daniel Davy’s passion for souls fuels everything he does. Born on the island of Jamaica he was imbued with a powerful work ethic at an early age. He has served as an Evangelist, Musician, Sunday school Superintendent, church administrator and Executive Pastor.  He also hosted a Radio Program in Toronto for ten years preaching the Apostolic Doctrine.  He graduated from Ryerson University with a degree in chemical engineering and served in a management capacity at one of the largest Nuclear power plants in Canada for many years.  

His life partner, Sister Cyvonne Davy, an anointed worshipper with a burden for souls that matched his own.  She was herself an overachiever personally and academically and she gave herself to the ministry of prayer.  Their Union produced four children Daniella (Oneil), Natalie, Benjamin and Aaron (Rachel) who are all involved in ministry.  Together they followed the call of God and came to Tampa in 1992 to establish New Life Tabernacle UPC.  New Life blossomed into a 2000+ member congregation with 17 daughter works.

Davy is a noted speaker and has authored two books, Building the Real Church and From the Ground Up: The Making of a Vision

Rashidi F. Collins, Pastor

Pastor Rashidi F. Collins was called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ at an early age. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Pastor Collins later came to America where he served in the United States Air Force. He eventually entered into full-time ministry at New Life Tabernacle UPC, under the leadership of Bishop Daniel M. Davy. Subsequently he was sent by Bishop Davy to plant Victory Tabernacle UPC in Tampa, Florida, where he spent over ten years building a great church.  

His ministry has led him to preach the Acts 2:38 message in all parts of the world including North America, South Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean. Pastor Collins has a tremendous passion for people and a compelling burden for the city of Tampa. He has now returned to New Life Tabernacle UPC and has become the full-time pastor of that congregation.

Pastor Collins is married to the love of his life, Sharlene Collins, and is the father of two beautiful children, Judah David and Gabrielle Zion.