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Reverend Dr. Valerie Dupree, a native of Jersey City, NJ, is deeply passionate about God and committed to the spiritual growth and empowerment of others.
She earned her Doctor of Divinity from Liberty University, completing her doctoral thesis entitled “Cathedral International Global Youth (CIGY): Building a Comprehensive Online Youth Ministry for Teenagers Ages 13–19.” She also holds a Master of Divinity from New Brunswick Theological Seminary, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Seton Hall University, and a Bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University.
In 2019, Dr. Dupree joined Cathedral International, and in February 2022, she was appointed to the staff as Minister of Youth, where she guides, nurtures, and leads children and teenagers in their spiritual growth under the leadership of Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr. On November 9, 2025, she was officially ordained as a Youth Pastor at Cathedral International through the American Baptist Churches of New Jersey.
Prior to her ministry at Cathedral International, Dr. Dupree completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education at Robert Wood Johnson University, serving as a Chaplain and strengthening her pastoral care and ministry skills.
She was licensed to the ministry in 2014 at Monumental Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Joseph L. Jones, Sr. There, she co-founded and led the Monumental Youth Fellowship Organization (M.Y.F.O.), developing programs to engage, mentor, and inspire youth.
Dr. Dupree is also an entrepreneur and visionary leader. She is the CEO and Founder of the Youth Enrichment Center, Valerie Tours & Travel, LLC, Val Renee Clothing & Accessories, and Single ’Til Marriage. She serves the wider Baptist community as the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. North-East Region Co-Regional Director and as Youth Director of the General Baptist Convention of New Jersey, impacting youth across the region. She is also ordained through the American Baptist Churches on New Jersey as an Ordianed Youth Pastor.
A two-time international author, Dr. Dupree has written Overcoming Obstacles and Single ’Til Marriage: A Narrative & Resource for Self-Love and Reflection. She has also traveled to 57 countries abroad to date, bringing a global perspective to her ministry, leadership, and teaching. Driven by the call God has placed on her life, she continues to serve, lead, and inspire others to walk boldly in their faith and purpose globally.
She lives according to her favorite scripture, Philippians 4:13 (NKJV): “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
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