Jean Billy Beaufils was born in a Christian family where his mother was in charge of the
  women's ministry and his father in charge of the men's ministry in his uncle's church.  In his
  early teen years, he started playing bass guitar and organ in the church and he is still involved
  in the music ministry.  Billy started preaching the gospel of Jesus-Christ at the age of 14 after
  making a public confession to live for Christ.  Billy has been constantly studying and equipping
  himself with the word in order to be ready to defend the gospel of the Lord Jesus. 
  His overall ministry in the local church range from kid's ministry to shepherding.  In
  2000, Billy organized and formulated the Coalition of Young Christians of Philadelphia, Inc.
  which provide spiritual, social, educational, and recreational activities for over 1,500
  youths throughout the year.  He is also the founder of the Haitian Clergy of
  Philadelphia, Inc representing over 55,000 Haitians throughout Philadelphia and vicinity. 
  Billy has been serving the church of Jesus-Christ all his life, but actively for over 27 years. 
  He is currently working as a psychotherapist and a behavioral therapist for a private agency;
  serving his church (the Haitian Tabernacle Church), Heavenly Vision Radio as program
  director and chairman, and he is serving the community at large.  Rev. Billy Beaufils attended
  New-York Theological Seminary, International Seminary, Temple University, and
  Biblical Theological Seminary. 

• Rev. Beaufils holds a Dual Masters Degree in Theology and Christian Psychology
  (ThM, ChPs)
• Master Degree in Counseling Psychology (MA)
• Master Certification in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
• Certification in Autism Spectrum Disorder
  
• Rev. Beaufils is a Candidate for a Doctorate Degree (ThD). 
  

      Ø   Licensed Pastoral Counselor.
      Ø Certified professional Counselor & Marriage Therapist 
      Ø Licensed and Ordained Minister.
      Ø Member of Philadelphia Police Clergy.
      Ø Member of the School District of Philadelphia Advisory Council Committee
      Ø Member of the Advisory Taskforce Committee to the Mayor's office (FLATCS)
      Ø CEO of (CYCP) the Coalition of Young Christians of Philadelphia, Inc.
      Ø Co/owner of Radio Heavenly Vision Broadcasting Network 88.5 FM (SCA).
      Ø Member of Philadelphia Council of Clergy
      Ø President and CEO of the Haitian Clergy of Philadelphia, Inc.
      Ø Citation from Mayor John F. Street for community services 2004
      Ø Citation from Senator Shirley Kitchen for community services 2004
      Ø Citation from Senator Shirley Kitchen for outstanding community services 2005
      Ø Citation from Congressman Chaka Fattah for outstanding community services 2005
      Ø Citation from Anna Verna (President of City Council) for outstanding
             community services 2005
      Ø Special Recognition from Governor Edward G. Rendell for community services 2004
      Ø Recipient of the Liberty Bell Award from Mayor John F. Street 2007
      Ø Member of Philadelphia Police Clergy.
      Ø Member of the Advisory Taskforce Committee to the Mayor’s office (FLATCS)