MEET OUR PASTOR | DR. MICHAEL CUBA, JR.
Teacher, encourager, administrator, and servant leader are just a few words that describe the life and ministry of Pastor Dr. Michael Cuba, Jr. With a passion for communicating the Word of God in a practical, relevant, and transformative way, Pastor Cuba has devoted his ministry to helping people understand Scripture, embrace their God-given purpose, and apply biblical truth to everyday life. His unique ability to teach, preach, encourage, and inspire has distinguished him as a spiritual motivator with a heart for both the Church and the next generation. Pastor Cuba is the second child born to Deacon Michael Cuba, Sr. and District Missionary Delphine Cuba. He is married to the beautiful Evangelist Milena Jean-Baptiste Cuba, and together they are the proud parents of their son, Michael Cuba, III. His commitment to family remains an important foundation of his life and ministry. A native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Pastor Cuba is a proud honor graduate of Lake Charles-Boston High School and serves his class as President.
His journey in ministry began at an early age. During his teenage years, under the leadership of the late Superintendent Ivanhoe Terry, he accepted God's call to preach the Gospel. He officially received his Minister's License on August 20, 2006. In 2008, he earned his Master Teacher Certification from the C.H. Mason Bible College, further strengthening his commitment to biblical teaching and Christian education.On July 30, 2009, Pastor Cuba was ordained an Elder in the Church of God in Christ through the Louisiana First Jurisdiction under the leadership of the late Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush, Jurisdictional Prelate and former member of the General Board of the Church of God in Christ. Throughout his ministry, Pastor Cuba has embraced the biblical principle that leadership begins with service. In the local church, he faithfully served in numerous capacities, including Pastoral Assistant, Clerical Administrator, Youth Minister, Sunday School Teacher, Usher, District Youth President, District Secretary, and District Chairman. His ministry expanded beyond the local and district congregation as he served in various jurisdictional and national leadership capacities. Recognizing his commitment to excellence, administration, and servant leadership, Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush recommended Pastor Cuba for induction into the National Adjutancy, a ministry of service to the Office of the International Presiding Bishop and the leadership of the Church. He currently serves as a Servant Leader in the National Adjutancy of the Church of God in Christ. In January 2011, Bishop Winbush appointed Pastor Cuba as the Administrative Aide to the Bishop, making him the youngest and first to serve in that capacity within the jurisdiction. He continues his service as Administrative Aide and Jurisdictional Executive Secretary under the leadership of Bishop James W. Proctor, Jurisdictional Prelate of the Historical Louisiana First Jurisdiction, providing administrative leadership and support to the Office of the Bishop and the work of the jurisdiction. A defining moment in Pastor Cuba's ministry came on August 6, 2014, when Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush appointed Elder Michael Cuba, Jr. as Pastor of Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ, now Saints Cathedral Church of God in Christ. Since that appointment, Pastor Cuba has sought to lead the congregation with a vision centered on spiritual growth, biblical discipleship, servant leadership, community impact, and advancing the Kingdom of God.
Pastor Cuba's commitment to learning and leadership extends beyond the pulpit. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Political Science from McNeese State University and a Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership from Louisiana Christian University. He later earned the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Supervision from the University of Southern Mississippi. Professionally, Dr. Cuba serves as a school administrator within the Calcasieu Parish School System, where his passion for leadership, education, and the development of young people continues to influence his work. Although Pastor Cuba values the opportunities, education, positions, and responsibilities God has entrusted to him, he considers his relationship with Jesus Christ to be his greatest testimony. Above all, he is saved, sanctified, and filled with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost. Every opportunity afforded to Pastor Cuba to preach, teach, lead, or serve represents another opportunity to demonstrate the grace and power of God through a yielded vessel. His ministry reflects a commitment to remain faithful to his calling, relevant to his generation, and available for whatever assignment God places before him. Anointed for this hour. Prepared for this season. Committed to serving this generation.
His journey in ministry began at an early age. During his teenage years, under the leadership of the late Superintendent Ivanhoe Terry, he accepted God's call to preach the Gospel. He officially received his Minister's License on August 20, 2006. In 2008, he earned his Master Teacher Certification from the C.H. Mason Bible College, further strengthening his commitment to biblical teaching and Christian education.On July 30, 2009, Pastor Cuba was ordained an Elder in the Church of God in Christ through the Louisiana First Jurisdiction under the leadership of the late Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush, Jurisdictional Prelate and former member of the General Board of the Church of God in Christ. Throughout his ministry, Pastor Cuba has embraced the biblical principle that leadership begins with service. In the local church, he faithfully served in numerous capacities, including Pastoral Assistant, Clerical Administrator, Youth Minister, Sunday School Teacher, Usher, District Youth President, District Secretary, and District Chairman. His ministry expanded beyond the local and district congregation as he served in various jurisdictional and national leadership capacities. Recognizing his commitment to excellence, administration, and servant leadership, Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush recommended Pastor Cuba for induction into the National Adjutancy, a ministry of service to the Office of the International Presiding Bishop and the leadership of the Church. He currently serves as a Servant Leader in the National Adjutancy of the Church of God in Christ. In January 2011, Bishop Winbush appointed Pastor Cuba as the Administrative Aide to the Bishop, making him the youngest and first to serve in that capacity within the jurisdiction. He continues his service as Administrative Aide and Jurisdictional Executive Secretary under the leadership of Bishop James W. Proctor, Jurisdictional Prelate of the Historical Louisiana First Jurisdiction, providing administrative leadership and support to the Office of the Bishop and the work of the jurisdiction. A defining moment in Pastor Cuba's ministry came on August 6, 2014, when Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush appointed Elder Michael Cuba, Jr. as Pastor of Saints Memorial Church of God in Christ, now Saints Cathedral Church of God in Christ. Since that appointment, Pastor Cuba has sought to lead the congregation with a vision centered on spiritual growth, biblical discipleship, servant leadership, community impact, and advancing the Kingdom of God.
Pastor Cuba's commitment to learning and leadership extends beyond the pulpit. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Political Science from McNeese State University and a Master of Arts in Teacher Leadership from Louisiana Christian University. He later earned the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Supervision from the University of Southern Mississippi. Professionally, Dr. Cuba serves as a school administrator within the Calcasieu Parish School System, where his passion for leadership, education, and the development of young people continues to influence his work. Although Pastor Cuba values the opportunities, education, positions, and responsibilities God has entrusted to him, he considers his relationship with Jesus Christ to be his greatest testimony. Above all, he is saved, sanctified, and filled with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost. Every opportunity afforded to Pastor Cuba to preach, teach, lead, or serve represents another opportunity to demonstrate the grace and power of God through a yielded vessel. His ministry reflects a commitment to remain faithful to his calling, relevant to his generation, and available for whatever assignment God places before him. Anointed for this hour. Prepared for this season. Committed to serving this generation.