Born and raised in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Deacon Preston Pinder is a lifelong member of The Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King, where he has served faithfully in altar, youth, music, and outreach ministries. He played a pivotal role in establishing the parish’s Media Ministry, expanding its reach through livestream worship services.

A graduate of the University of the Bahamas with Associate degrees in Marketing and Computer Information Systems, Deacon Pinder has also worked extensively in technology, media, and marketing. Answering a call to ordained ministry, he earned a Diploma in Pastoral Studies from Codrington College and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology with First Class Honours from the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.