Pastor Desmond B. Byrd Bio
Desmond was born in
Philadelphia, PA on March 27, 1975 to Yvonne and the late David Byrd. His
mother’s prayer would be, “Lord anoint my child for Your use.” At an early age
she noticed his gifts while playing Church with his brother, Desmond would jump
off of his organ to stand in front of his self-made podium.
By the age of 13, he realized that his gifts were from God and should be used to minister to souls. The church took notice of this also, and Desmond was ordained Jr. Deacon. At the age of 15, Jr. Deacon Byrd was filled with the Holy Spirit. After that day, his vision was sure. God told him to, “Teach my people to worship Me in the Beauty of Holiness.”
This was fulfilling the scriptures, 1 Chronicles 16:29”…..Come before Him: Worship the LORD in the Beauty of Holiness.”
Taking his assignment seriously, at 17, here are some of the capacities Deacon Byrd fulfilled:
Now expanding greatly in ministry, the church took notice and Deacon Byrd was ordained and licensed Minister Byrd in July 2004 while serving his Pastor, the late Rev. Shirley L. Young.
Pastor Byrd has completed course studies at Palmer Theological Seminary.
As a highly sought-after Preacher, Teacher, Songwriter, Psalmist, Voice Instructor, Lecturer, Counselor, Financial Curator, Overseer, Bible Analyst & Community Activist. Pastor Byrd is calling people no matter what age, color/creed to Jesus Christ through the gospel. Thousands have experienced the saving, healing, and deliverance message of Jesus as he Ministers the Word of hope to the hurting, and calls this generation back to Prayer, Fasting, and Bible basics.
In 2003 the Lord spoke to Pastor Byrd and said, “You’re going to birth people through a clean canal;” Waiting for the appropriate time and season. The Philadelphia Prayer Clinic Church was birthed in a prayer service on January 27, 2007 with 9 people. The Philadelphia Prayer Clinic Church has been ordained and established by God to bring Prayer, Healing, Deliverance and Salvation back to the City of Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Prayer Clinic Church is a Non-Denominational; Multi- Cultural, Multi-Generational Ministry which is based on Humanitarian Acts assisting Children, Teens, Women and Men through Rehabilitative Outreach Programs through Prayer and Fasting.
Pastor Byrd was raised by a Praying Mother who reared him in constructive morals yet while living in North Philadelphia. His experiences nurture his unique call to the Ministry of reconciliation and Pastor has the distinct ability to transcend traditions when he stands and delivers the WORD OF GOD through dramatized/illustrated sermons to reach diverse people, cultures and denominations. The NEW SANCTUARY known as THE Philadelphia Prayer Clinic CHURCH accommodates a growing membership of 350 plus with unique invigorating Praise and Worship and Powerful Preaching.
His love for outreach includes; ministering at the House of ADONAI (12-step program); Healing and Prophetic Music Workshops; Teacher at The Mathematics Civics and Science Charter School and MCSCS Choir Director where Veronica Joyner is C.A.O.; P.P.C.C. W.O.R. Ministry (Wednesday Out Reach) which helps the people in need with food and clothing, Thanksgiving Senior Supper, and he is a bona fide mentor in every aspect to many.
Our Pastor has experienced an extraordinary and unprecedented growth in demand for him from iconic families such as E. Steven Collins and Dr. Walter P. Lomax to Minister during their Loss of Love one’s or Social Events; however, despite the demands as a Teacher, Entrepreneur, Businessman, and Pastor, What he cherishes most in Pastoring PPCC and spending time nurturing his on growing congregation.
By the age of 13, he realized that his gifts were from God and should be used to minister to souls. The church took notice of this also, and Desmond was ordained Jr. Deacon. At the age of 15, Jr. Deacon Byrd was filled with the Holy Spirit. After that day, his vision was sure. God told him to, “Teach my people to worship Me in the Beauty of Holiness.”
This was fulfilling the scriptures, 1 Chronicles 16:29”…..Come before Him: Worship the LORD in the Beauty of Holiness.”
Taking his assignment seriously, at 17, here are some of the capacities Deacon Byrd fulfilled:
- Music
Director of North Penn Baptist and Cornerstone Baptist
- Music
Administrator of Powell Funeral Home and Wake Up (Anti-Violence Campaign)
- Director
of The Former Central High School Gospel Choir
- Organist
of Thankful Baptist, Bethel AME, and Love United Baptist Church
- Minister
of Music at Christian Vision Center, Mt. Olive Holy Temple, and Beulah
Tabernacle Pentecostal Church.
Now expanding greatly in ministry, the church took notice and Deacon Byrd was ordained and licensed Minister Byrd in July 2004 while serving his Pastor, the late Rev. Shirley L. Young.
Pastor Byrd has completed course studies at Palmer Theological Seminary.
As a highly sought-after Preacher, Teacher, Songwriter, Psalmist, Voice Instructor, Lecturer, Counselor, Financial Curator, Overseer, Bible Analyst & Community Activist. Pastor Byrd is calling people no matter what age, color/creed to Jesus Christ through the gospel. Thousands have experienced the saving, healing, and deliverance message of Jesus as he Ministers the Word of hope to the hurting, and calls this generation back to Prayer, Fasting, and Bible basics.
In 2003 the Lord spoke to Pastor Byrd and said, “You’re going to birth people through a clean canal;” Waiting for the appropriate time and season. The Philadelphia Prayer Clinic Church was birthed in a prayer service on January 27, 2007 with 9 people. The Philadelphia Prayer Clinic Church has been ordained and established by God to bring Prayer, Healing, Deliverance and Salvation back to the City of Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Prayer Clinic Church is a Non-Denominational; Multi- Cultural, Multi-Generational Ministry which is based on Humanitarian Acts assisting Children, Teens, Women and Men through Rehabilitative Outreach Programs through Prayer and Fasting.
Pastor Byrd was raised by a Praying Mother who reared him in constructive morals yet while living in North Philadelphia. His experiences nurture his unique call to the Ministry of reconciliation and Pastor has the distinct ability to transcend traditions when he stands and delivers the WORD OF GOD through dramatized/illustrated sermons to reach diverse people, cultures and denominations. The NEW SANCTUARY known as THE Philadelphia Prayer Clinic CHURCH accommodates a growing membership of 350 plus with unique invigorating Praise and Worship and Powerful Preaching.
His love for outreach includes; ministering at the House of ADONAI (12-step program); Healing and Prophetic Music Workshops; Teacher at The Mathematics Civics and Science Charter School and MCSCS Choir Director where Veronica Joyner is C.A.O.; P.P.C.C. W.O.R. Ministry (Wednesday Out Reach) which helps the people in need with food and clothing, Thanksgiving Senior Supper, and he is a bona fide mentor in every aspect to many.
Our Pastor has experienced an extraordinary and unprecedented growth in demand for him from iconic families such as E. Steven Collins and Dr. Walter P. Lomax to Minister during their Loss of Love one’s or Social Events; however, despite the demands as a Teacher, Entrepreneur, Businessman, and Pastor, What he cherishes most in Pastoring PPCC and spending time nurturing his on growing congregation.