Bernard Bourque

Bernard Bourque is an ordained minister with over 30 years in ministry with a boundless passion for teaching the Word of God. He is the founder and president of Straight Up Truth Ministry. Bernard has led programs such as leadership training for pastors, elders, teachers, and lay ministers. He has delivered weekly Bible messages accessible worldwide through platforms such as YouTube and Zoom. He also facilitates various Bible studies throughout the week in person and on-site.

Some of his many contributions include planting churches, initiating bible studies and participating in three leadership training ministries. Prior to his pastoral endeavors, Bernard spent 18 years as a personal trainer, working with renowned fitness establishments and assisting individuals of all ages with exercise programs, nutritional counseling, and rehabilitation exercise. Bernard holds a Summa Cum Laude Associates Degree in Business from Odessa College (conferred in 1978) and a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary (conferred in 1996). Married to Dorothy the love of his life since 1999, Bernard has been a devoted husband and father to two sons, Caleb and Seth.