Pastor Rashidi Collins was called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ at an early age. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Pastor Collins later came to America where he served in the United States Air Force. He eventually entered into full-time ministry at New Life Tabernacle UPC, under the leadership of Bishop Daniel M. Davy. Subsequently he was sent by Bishop Davy to plant Victory Tabernacle UPC in Tampa, Florida, where he spent over ten years building a great church.