In a decisive electoral outcome for one of the Bahamas’ most influential faith-based organizations, Pastor Mario Moxey has been voted in as the new president of the Bahamas Christian Council, wrapping up a competitive selection process with a clear mandate to lead the group through the next three years.
Final vote counts released to local media confirm Moxey earned 169 votes, while his challenger Apostle Raymond Wells garnered just 58, delivering a landslide victory that solidifies broad support across the council’s membership. Moxey will succeed outgoing president Bishop Delton Fernander, who has steered the interdenominational body since 2017, and will hold the presidency for the 2026 to 2029 term.
In his first public address following the announcement of the results, Moxey made unifying the nation’s diverse Christian communities and strengthening collective national collaboration the cornerstone of his upcoming leadership.
“Our first and foremost priority is securing unity in the body of Christ across all denominations,” he said. “Beyond the church, we also aim to build unity across civic, religious and governmental spheres, so that all groups can work together toward the common good of the Bahamian people. This vision is summed up in our leadership theme: One Voice. One Church. One Nation.”
Moxey noted that he will first convene his newly elected executive team to map out concrete policy priorities aligned with available organizational resources, before rolling out new initiatives. In an official statement confirming the election results, the Bahamas Christian Council formally endorsed Moxey’s appointment and the unity-centered mandate that will guide the body’s work over the next three years.
“It is both a privilege and a calling to serve God by serving the people of The Bahamas, and in particular the Christian Churches that span our nation,” the council’s statement read. “The Church represents the largest block of citizenry across every sector of society, with approximately 90 percent of our population identifying as Christian. This is not merely a statistic — it is a profound responsibility.”
Expanding on the council’s strategic direction under his leadership, Moxey emphasized that the Church is positioned to act as a core unifying force in Bahamian public life, rather than a marginal interest group.
“The Church is not a minority voice trying to be heard. We are the majority voice that must choose to be the unifier,” he said. “As we unify the Church, we position ourselves to help unify the nation, offering spiritual leadership, moral clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose for our people.”
A 16-year veteran of the Bahamas Christian Council, Moxey most recently served as the body’s vice president prior to his election. He said his decades of involvement with the organization have been rooted in a longstanding commitment to public service for his home country.
“I’ve always had a desire to serve my country. That’s the reason why I was in the Christian Council, because I felt as though I needed to serve, I needed to contribute,” he explained. “Just as a result of tenure and being there, it’s time for natural elevation to take place, to serve at a higher level. It’s my privilege to represent the Christian community at this season.”
Alongside Moxey’s appointment, the council announced the full slate of its new executive leadership team, which includes representatives from a wide cross-section of Christian denominations across the Bahamas, reflecting the body’s commitment to inclusive representation of the nation’s diverse faith community.