Raymond is and has been a public speaker for over 42 years, his expertise is in counselling, advising, mentoring individuals in both social and psychological levels. Raymond often uses power points for his teaching presentations.
Raymond has travelled extensively to many First Nation communities in Manitoba and has travelled abroad around the world, he has learned to relate to all people of all ages, from all walks of life. He was raised to respect his culture, his identity and his openness to respect all cultures including traditional cultures and beliefs of his people. Raymond has an ordained pastoral license since 2002, previously he volunteered partime in overseeing Manitoba North of 50 First Nation communities under Fellowship of Christian Assemblies of Canada. He often encourages those he mentors to be proud of their native heritage—regalia attire, their sound etc. Raymond also has six years of educational teaching experience. He is also a graduate from high school and New Careers (College) and holds a diploma in Retail Management and People’s Relations.
Raymond and Jean have been married going on 39 years this year of June 2023, they have one son Robert, daughter-in-law Gabriela and one grandson Robert Liam. Raymond was in ministry three years prior to meeting his wife Jean, and now, together they have circled the earth twice and have been to 26 countries altogether for ministry. They have been to Israel leading tours over 30 times with over 500 participants. Raymond and Jean have been internationally involved— sitting in with people as an advocates for people that have been less fortunate. They have been in boardrooms with many dignitaries such as Israel Foreign Affairs, United Nations in New York, fighting antisemitism at World Conferences in Jerusalem, advocating and representing our First Nations people in Israel, France, Fiji Islands, Africa and South Korea. Raymond and Jean are currently pastoring The Launching Place Inc. an Apostolic Centre linked with other centres.
