Overseer Francis Meristal is known as a voice of change for his generation. He is a visionary, preacher, teacher, charismatic leader, motivational speaker, professor and an apostolic overseer. 

He is the founder and the Lead Pastor of Rhema Life Church, a multi-cultural vibrant ministry in the heart of Willingboro, NJ.  Overseer Francis Meristal has received a global vision for prophetic and revelatory impartation to the nations and the world. He has traveled to multiple countries such as Canada, Haiti, London and Uganda to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Overseer Francis has appeared multiple times as a guest speaker on The Word Network. He carries a strong passion for spiritual leadership and has developed strong leaders within his local assembly. 

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Prior to full time ministry, he was an Ultrasound Technician. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Religion and a Master of Divinity in Christian Leadership & Church Ministries.  Overseer Francis has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Cabrini University. Francis admires his family.

He is married to Pastor Joelle Meristal, a Family Counselor and his co laborer in life and ministry, together they are proud parents of two amazing children Joy Claire and Nathan Charles Meristal.