Our Senior Pastor

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Rev. James Sarpong-Kumankomah

In 2015, Rev. James, affectionately known as Rev. Jay, began his full-time journey in ministry as the founder of Royalhouse Chapel Mt. Zion Center—the Massachusetts Missions branch under the Royalhouse Chapel International denomination.

Since his young adult years, Rev. James has always had a heart for God's people and serving His kingdom. Pertaining to Mt. Zion, Rev. James received a prophetic word from the Lord directly in calling him to plant a church specifically in Massachusetts, and the rest is history.

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Teacher and Discipler

Rev. James highly values teaching the foundational truth of the Scriptures with power and authority rooted in the Holy Spirit.

He also proactively delivers Bible-centered messages with clarity, so that all that God has given him is digestible for those he disciples at Mt. Zion while maintaining a non-compromising approach to Biblical doctrine for all who hear.

His pastoral vision emphasizes healing, miracles, spiritual growth, and transformational living.

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Lifelong Scholar

Rev. Jay holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Organization Development and has completed extensive training in pastoral ministry. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies, demonstrating his commitment to both spiritual and academic excellence.

Prior to leading in ministry, Rev. James worked as an organization development consultant and also gained experience in the travel and healthcare sectors.

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Husband and Father

Together with his wife and ministry partner, Pastor Paulina, they lead the congregation with humility and compassion. Rev. James and Pastor Paulina currently reside in the Greater Boston area with their three children—Israel, Alice, and James Jr.

“If you love someone, it must be expressed. You cannot express love to someone if you are not deeply in love. With God, [it is] just the same.”

— Rev. James

From Billerica to Oil Dome, we all strive to touch our generation with the power of God.