ABOUT

Founder – Florence Shakes

Florence Shakes is the founder and visionary of BBSI. She has completed a Diploma of Charismatic Studies from the Indiana Christian University (ICU) and has also completed a Diploma by the London Academy of Dress Making and Design. She also holds a certificate for Ministry Leadership.

She has a natural unique and rare ability to be a mother to everyone in need. Whether it is a place to stay, an ear to listen, arms to comfort, advice to be given. Presently Florence Shakes is continuing her hard work visiting those who are sick and needy in hospitals and homes. She was recently awarded The National Social Justice Champion Award 2003 in recognition for her outstanding commitment and contribution to social action.

Co-founder – Wesley Shakes

Wesley Shakes in addition to extensive ministry and Pastoral experience also holds a Diploma with honours from the Central Bible Institute in Birmingham and London. This involved an extensive 3 years studying in Systematic Biblical and practical Theology.

His vast ministry experience includes mental care, evangelism, teaching the Men’s Ministry and working in different high security prisons preaching to and helping the inmates. He is very effective at counselling, which along with his other duties; he does on a regular basis. He is totally devoted and supportive to his wife and the vision and shares the roles and responsibilities with her and together they continue to visit those who are sick and in need.