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Founder & Senior Pastor Bishop Donald Washington McFarlane, JP
Founder & Senior Pastor
Bishop Donald Washington McFarlane, JP
Bishop Donald Washington McFarlane, JP, is the Founder and Senior Pastor of New Foundation Christian Ministries. A Jamaican Christian leader whose ministry spans approximately four decades, he is known for biblical preaching, servant leadership, mentorship, evangelism, community outreach and support for families — with a particular passion for mentoring men.
In 2025, he marked 40 years in pastoral ministry and was recognised as a U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award honouree.
Documentary
The Bishop McFarlane Story
Explore the life, ministry and leadership journey of Bishop Donald McFarlane.
Biography
Bishop McFarlane’s Story
Bishop McFarlane’s calling began in Westmoreland, Jamaica. Over approximately four decades of ministry, he has served congregations in Jamaica and exercised ministry influence across the Caribbean and North America.
Read Bishop McFarlane’s full story
Preparation for ministry
His ministerial development has included study and training associated with Caribbean Wesleyan College, Jamaica Theological Seminary and the Haggai Institute (Haggai International).
Leadership beyond the local church
Beyond the local congregation, Bishop McFarlane has served in wider leadership and has contributed to the development of pastors and Christian leaders.
Founding NFCM
In May 2005, a small group began meeting for Bible Study and Prayer in his home. That gathering became New Foundation Christian Ministries, which he continues to lead as Founder and Senior Pastor.
Forty years of pastoral ministry
In 2025, Bishop McFarlane celebrated 40 years of pastoral ministry and was recognised as a U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award honouree.
Family and ministry
Throughout his ministry, Bishop McFarlane has consistently acknowledged the importance of family in sustaining his life and work.
Leadership philosophy
Leadership Through Service
For Bishop McFarlane, leadership is rooted in service. His ministry philosophy emphasises humility, prayer, mentorship and meeting people where they are. He believes strong Christian leadership should strengthen families, develop people and ultimately point others toward Christ.
Principles that shape his ministry
- Leadership means serving at every level.
- Spiritual leadership requires making time to hear from God.
- Healthy leadership begins with God and family, before ministry responsibilities.
- Mentorship matters.
- Leaders should meet people where they are.
- Men need spaces for accountability, support and honest conversation.
Mentoring men
A Heart for Men
NFCM’s publications repeatedly identify mentoring men as an important part of Bishop McFarlane’s ministry. His approach recognises the importance of accountability, mentorship, Christian identity, strong families, honest conversation and positive male leadership.
- Accountability
- Mentorship
- Christian identity
- Strong families
- Honest conversation
- Positive male leadership
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