MEET OUR SENIOR PASTORS
Rev. Dr. Kona-Facia Freeman-Nepay, Ed.D.
Senior Pastor, Harvest Intercontinental Church – Baltimore
Rev. Dr. Kona-Facia Freeman-Nepay has served Harvest Intercontinental Church – Baltimore with faithfulness, excellence, and unwavering dedication for more than 31 years. Since the church’s inception, she has stood alongside her husband, Apostle Patrick K. Nepay, Founder and Senior Pastor, supporting the ministry through teaching, discipleship, administration, family ministry, leadership development, marriage counseling, and community outreach.
A gifted teacher, counselor, and leader, Rev. Dr. Freeman-Nepay is known for her grace, wisdom, and passion for strengthening families and raising Christ-centered leaders. Her ministry reflects a deep love for God’s people and a commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God locally and globally through education.
In addition to her pastoral calling, she is a respected global educator and the Founder and CEO of Baltimore International Academy Schools, recognized as the first and only total-immersion multilingual charter school model in Baltimore City. She also serves as Chair and Lead Founding Member of Harvest Intercontinental American University (HIAU), where she helps shape future Christian scholars and global leaders. She currently serves as the university’s Deputy Chancellor.
Dr. Freeman-Nepay holds an Ed.D. in Global Executive Education from the University of Southern California (USC), a Maîtres (master’s degree) in French Language Education and a License in Language Sciences from the University of Franche-Comté, and a B.A. in French and Public Administration from the University of Liberia. Her academic background reflects a lifelong commitment to scholarship, international education, and cross-cultural leadership.
Her contributions to education and leadership have earned her numerous honors and awards from organizations including the Maryland State Department of Education, Prince George’s County Public Schools, the Government of France, and international professional organizations.
Rev. Dr. Freeman-Nepay’s life and work embody a remarkable blend of faith, scholarship, leadership, and generational impact, inspiring individuals and communities to grow, lead, and serve with purpose.
Apostle Patrick K. Nepay
Founder and Senior Pastor, Harvest Intercontinental Church – Baltimore
Apostle Patrick K. Nepay is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Harvest Intercontinental Church – Baltimore (Harvest Baltimore), with more than 40 years of experience in full-time ministry. A seasoned apostolic leader, he is committed to spiritual formation, Kingdom alignment, and equipping believers to walk confidently in their God-given purpose.
For more than four decades, Apostle Nepay has faithfully shepherded God’s people, raised leaders, strengthened families, and cultivated a multigenerational church community that impacts the Baltimore region and beyond. His ministry is marked by integrity, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to advancing the Gospel and building lives that reflect the glory of God.
Apostle Nepay’s ministry is complemented by a strong academic and professional background. He is a Certified Public Manager (CPM) through the University of Baltimore’s Schaefer Center for Public Administration, holds an MBA in Business Administration from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Carolina University.
He is also the author of The Tapestry of God – Spiritual Formation and Kingdom Alignment, a transformative work that explores how God weaves believers into His divine purpose and brings them together within His greater Kingdom design.
Through his leadership, teaching, and writing, Apostle Nepay continues to inspire believers to grow spiritually, embrace their God-given calling, and live out their faith in alignment with God’s purpose.
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