From 1980-1988, Bishop Samuels, under the tutoring of the late Pastor Bury of “The Bethel Tabernacle” held various positions in the body, which included; Sunday School Teacher, Evangelist, and Assistant Pastor.
At the Bethel Tabernacle, Bishop Samuels saw many changes, which lead him to be under the Leadership of Overseer Vaughan of the Miracle Church of God in Christ.
It was there from 1989-2001 that his training came into full earnest for the role of Senior Pastor.
He enrolled with the CBI Bible Institute for 4 years and passed out with a distinction.
His Ordination followed whereby he was placed as the head of the London based branch of the Miracle Church of God in Christ.
Bishop Samuels gives God thanks for his spiritual mentor, Overseer Vaughan, who provided guidance and encouragement, which helped him to give birth to the Shield of Faith Ministries and grow the church from strength to strength to present day.