Apostle Joseph Nathaniel Roberts Jr. is the fifth child of the late Joseph N. Roberts Sr. and the late Lucy S. Roberts of Camden, New Jersey. He is the husband of Elect Lady Michelle Roberts. They have been blessed with 6 children and 8 grandchildren.
Apostle Joseph Roberts accepted the Lord at an early age at Grace Temple under the late Bishop William B Young, His Family then joined The Camden Miracle Center, where he was baptized, under the leadership of the late Rev. Allen Byrd. At the age of twelve, “Bro. Pop” (as he was fondly known as), became a member at The Sanctuary Church of the Abiding Presence, under the leadership of his spiritual Mother, Her Grace, the late Bishop Evelyn Schonyers. He was a devoted member for over 25 years. He was ordained in 1993 by Bishop Schonyers. Elder Roberts also spent three years under the leadership and guidance of his spiritual father, His Emminence, the Apostle Bruce C. Lester, Sr., Senior Pastor of Voice of Hope Deliverance Church, Inc. On July 6, 2006, Bishop Joseph Roberts became the Senior Pastor of El Beth-el Community Cathedral and Holy Spirit Cathedral Church, Inc. with co-laborer Apostle Shirley Williams. Apostle Joseph Roberts was affirmed to the Bishopric on October 10, 2010, under the guidance of Apostle Joseph Scott and his Spiritual Father Apostle Bruce C. Lester.
Apostle Joseph Roberts has been preaching the indisputable, infallible gospel for over twenty years. He preaches a prophetic message of faith, deliverance and healing to the body of Christ. He has preached all over the world including Africa, Australia, Puerto Rico, Peru, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Asia.
Apostle Roberts has been greatly influenced by other fathers in the gospel which include His Eminence, the Apostle Joseph C. Scott Jr., Chief Overseer of the Outreach Covenant Fellowship, Inc. and Senior Pastor of (St. James Apostolic Temple), His Eminence, Apostle Michael D. Densmore Chief Prelate & Presiding Bishop, Community Churches of God, Inc., His Eminence, the late Apostle Joel H. Moorefield Sr. (First Church of Deliverance); His Grace, the Most Reverend, the late Bishop William Young (Grace Temple of Philadelphia); and his spiritual brother and dear friend; His Eminence, the Apostle Dr. Edward Williams (Word of Faith Christian Fellowship Church).
As an entrepreneur, Apostle Joseph Roberts has over 30 years of experience in the Food and Beverage industry. His tireless drive and solid business contacts throughout the world helped establish some of the best-known brands in the beverage industry and assisted him in becoming one of the world’s most successful minority marketing executives in the soft drink and juice business as featured in 2010 article in grace magazine top Global African Americans CEO’S. He is an Arizona Beverages Veteran which are famous for their ice teas. He is also woked in a national sales capacity for Apple and Eve Juice Company who distributes 100% juice brands. He was strategic in starting their distribution into the food service industry including school lunch programs all over the country.
In 2003, Apostle Roberts' entrepreneurship directed him to start his own company. This company focuses on setting up national and international distribution and operating systems for beverage companies. He functions as CEO of the company and has been instrumental in developing product formulas, package designs, distribution NETWORKS, and international sales MARKETS for beverage companies; as well as, his own brand beverages which includes such drinks to include, but limited to Iced Teas (Texas tea brands, Cintron Teas and juices), Energy drinks (Unleash, Cintron, Increase), Coconut waters (Cocoblast, Increase), Aloe waters( Cira Brands) and protein drinks (Increase brands). He has product networks all over the world including Mexico, Asia, Australia, Canada, Africa, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico.
Apostle Joseph Roberts has established a proven track record in the corporate world and believes that we are to glorify the Lord in every aspect of our lives. He patterns ministry and life on this scripture:
James 2:18 “Yea, a man may say, thou hast faith, and I have works show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works.”