Merlyn Hyde-Riley
Merlyn Hyde-Riley serves as the general secretary of the Jamaica Baptist Union, where she oversees a union grappling with the challenge of an aging clergy and a shortage of available ministers to serve its churches.
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Recent news mentions
Reverend Merlyn Hyde-Riley, general secretary of the JBU, told The Sunday Gleaner that the Union had 341 churches, served by 108 ministers.
Jamaica Baptist Union to consider overseas recruitment to address pastor shortage | News
Jamaica· 2026-03-05
Reverend Merlyn Hyde Riley, general secretary of the Jamaica Baptist Union, reports on the extensive damage to Baptist churches caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Faith shaken, not broken | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-02
General Secretary Reverend Merlyn Hyde Riley cited complaints about Shuttleworth’s conduct.
‘You can’t muzzle me’ | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-06-17
Merlyn Hyde Riley is the General Secretary of the Jamaica Baptist Union who confirmed the decision to revoke Shuttleworth's credentials.
Shuttleworth defrocked | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-06-15
Reverend Merlyn Hyde-Riley, general secretary of the JBU, told The Sunday Gleaner that the union has 341 churches, served by 108 ministers.
Churches facing empty pulpit crisis | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-02-16
