Walter Seetal
Pastor Walter H. Seetal, Founder and President, conceived of the Covenant Home for Children (Covenant Home) as a heartfelt passion project as a native of Guyana before living in Canada and the United States for the past fifty years. He has always felt a strong calling for compassionate ministry to the homeless, youth and our high-risk prison population, and it has always been his deepest desire to give back for the benefit of the quality of life of Guyana’s youth.
Pastor Seetal has dedicated many years to fostered youth independent living programs, and gained his teaching experience at the Grace Nazarene Bible College, along with counseling and case management for Five Acres, Leroy, Boys Home, the Korean Children Hospital, and Charter Oaks Hospital.
For the past fifteen years, as Chaplain at the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles (2000-Present), the VA Greater Los Angles Health Care System (2002-2010), and Senior Pastor for the Altadena Compassionate Heart Church of the Nazarene (2002-2010), he has established a formidable reputation as a Man of God amongst public, private, religious, and charitable entities throughout Los Angeles.
Pastor Seetal believes that communities must be strengthened by providing services that will save lives through improved health-care and educational opportunities, and by addressing homelessness and other critical issues. After much contemplation, prayer and waiting on God’s guidance and direction, Pastor Seetal was led to develop the ministry of the Covenant Home, which he’s confident will make a difference for the children of Guyana in addressing the existing crisis of their homelessness, hunger and illiteracy.
Pastor Walter H. Seetal, Founder and President, conceived of the Covenant Home for Children (Covenant Home) as a heartfelt passion project as a native of Guyana before living in Canada and the United States for the past fifty years. He has always felt a strong calling for compassionate ministry to the homeless, youth and our high-risk prison population, and it has always been his deepest desire to give back for the benefit of the quality of life of Guyana’s youth.
Pastor Seetal has dedicated many years to fostered youth independent living programs, and gained his teaching experience at the Grace Nazarene Bible College, along with counseling and case management for Five Acres, Leroy, Boys Home, the Korean Children Hospital, and Charter Oaks Hospital.
For the past fifteen years, as Chaplain at the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles (2000-Present), the VA Greater Los Angles Health Care System (2002-2010), and Senior Pastor for the Altadena Compassionate Heart Church of the Nazarene (2002-2010), he has established a formidable reputation as a Man of God amongst public, private, religious, and charitable entities throughout Los Angeles.
Pastor Seetal believes that communities must be strengthened by providing services that will save lives through improved health-care and educational opportunities, and by addressing homelessness and other critical issues. After much contemplation, prayer and waiting on God’s guidance and direction, Pastor Seetal was led to develop the ministry of the Covenant Home, which he’s confident will make a difference for the children of Guyana in addressing the existing crisis of their homelessness, hunger and illiteracy.
Pastor Seetal received his Ministerial Diploma in Theology and Counseling from the Caribbean Nazarene Theological Seminary in Santa Cruz, Trinidad, West Indies, his Bachelor of Arts in Religious Science, Counseling, and Psychology at the Canadian Nazarene University in Calvary, Alberta, Canada, and attended post graduate studies and continued education on Practical and Theoretical aspects of Corrections for Peace Officers, Case Management Counseling, Criminology and Stress Management, Cultural Awareness, Pray Prevention, and Gang Prevention Awareness.
In addition to his ordination certificate, Pastor Seetal has received awards and certifications from a variety of organizations including; the Nazarene Training College, Canadian Nazarene College, “The Path” Training Workshop, the Department of Veterans Affairs (Certificate of Appreciation), the California State Assembly (Certificate of Recognition), a Good and Faithful Servant Award, and a Certificate – “Emotional Trauma and the Price We Pay”.
Aside from his social and professional endeavors, Pastor Seetal enjoys spending time with his wife, Lavone, son, Stephen, daughter, Angie, and his three grandchildren, in addition to playing sports such as golf, soccer, volleyball, and cricket, and traveling throughout the Americas and Caribbean.
Pastor Seetal looks forward to the long-term commitment to successfully launch the Covenant Home, and ultimately save the children of Guyana.
In addition to his ordination certificate, Pastor Seetal has received awards and certifications from a variety of organizations including; the Nazarene Training College, Canadian Nazarene College, “The Path” Training Workshop, the Department of Veterans Affairs (Certificate of Appreciation), the California State Assembly (Certificate of Recognition), a Good and Faithful Servant Award, and a Certificate – “Emotional Trauma and the Price We Pay”.
Aside from his social and professional endeavors, Pastor Seetal enjoys spending time with his wife, Lavone, son, Stephen, daughter, Angie, and his three grandchildren, in addition to playing sports such as golf, soccer, volleyball, and cricket, and traveling throughout the Americas and Caribbean.
Pastor Seetal looks forward to the long-term commitment to successfully launch the Covenant Home, and ultimately save the children of Guyana.
Lavone Seetal
Lavone Seetal, Treasurer and Board Member for the Covenant Home, has dedicated her life to focusing on the education and wellbeing of children throughout her twenty-four-year career. As the wife of Pastor Seetal, Lavone shares his vision of rectifying Guyana’s critical need of homelessness amongst its children.
Lavone brings a wide array of experiences and expertise to Covenant Home’s executive leadership and Board of Directors. From teaching music at the elementary, middle and high school levels (Pasadena Unified School District) to her work as Coordinator of the Los Angeles Urban League’s Literacy Program, Covenant Home will greatly benefit from Lavone’s God-given talents, and ability to connect with youth of all ages.
Currently, Lavone exercises her talents as acting Assistant Director of the Azusa Pacific University Gospel Choir, where she also sings as lead and background vocals. Lavone enjoys not only singing herself, but also teaching others to sing and understand music, and working with a variety of singing groups including; The Blessings (Rock), Bob Malone (Blues), and the APU Gospel Choir. She’s also worked with other established acts as the Heaven & Earth Band, APU Choir & Orchestra, PCC Jazz Vocal Ensemble, and Andrae & Sandra Crouch.
Lavone received her Master of Arts degree from the Mass Communications department of Howard University in Washington, D.C. (1988), her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Communication/Recording Arts department of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles (1985), and will receive her single- subject teaching credential in Music Master of Music Education from the Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, with her Master of Music Education degree anticipated in May, 2016. Additionally, Lavone continues her musical education with Kodály Certification classes – Level III Private lessons with a focus on the classical and jazz voice disciplines.
Lavone has a long list of acknowledgments, scholarships and awards symbolizing her commitment to education, the arts and her community and in her personal time, she enjoys classic film, freelance writing/journalism, and traveling with her family throughout Mexico, Trinidad/Tobago, Aruba, Barbados, Guyana, South America.
Through Lavone’s ability to connect with the youth through the arts and music ministry, we hope to expand Covenant Home’s outreach and community impact.
Lavone Seetal, Treasurer and Board Member for the Covenant Home, has dedicated her life to focusing on the education and wellbeing of children throughout her twenty-four-year career. As the wife of Pastor Seetal, Lavone shares his vision of rectifying Guyana’s critical need of homelessness amongst its children.
Lavone brings a wide array of experiences and expertise to Covenant Home’s executive leadership and Board of Directors. From teaching music at the elementary, middle and high school levels (Pasadena Unified School District) to her work as Coordinator of the Los Angeles Urban League’s Literacy Program, Covenant Home will greatly benefit from Lavone’s God-given talents, and ability to connect with youth of all ages.
Currently, Lavone exercises her talents as acting Assistant Director of the Azusa Pacific University Gospel Choir, where she also sings as lead and background vocals. Lavone enjoys not only singing herself, but also teaching others to sing and understand music, and working with a variety of singing groups including; The Blessings (Rock), Bob Malone (Blues), and the APU Gospel Choir. She’s also worked with other established acts as the Heaven & Earth Band, APU Choir & Orchestra, PCC Jazz Vocal Ensemble, and Andrae & Sandra Crouch.
Lavone received her Master of Arts degree from the Mass Communications department of Howard University in Washington, D.C. (1988), her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Communication/Recording Arts department of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles (1985), and will receive her single- subject teaching credential in Music Master of Music Education from the Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, with her Master of Music Education degree anticipated in May, 2016. Additionally, Lavone continues her musical education with Kodály Certification classes – Level III Private lessons with a focus on the classical and jazz voice disciplines.
Lavone has a long list of acknowledgments, scholarships and awards symbolizing her commitment to education, the arts and her community and in her personal time, she enjoys classic film, freelance writing/journalism, and traveling with her family throughout Mexico, Trinidad/Tobago, Aruba, Barbados, Guyana, South America.
Through Lavone’s ability to connect with the youth through the arts and music ministry, we hope to expand Covenant Home’s outreach and community impact.
