Meet Pastor Tyler

     Pastor Tyler Estell was installed as the Senior Pastor of the Blessed Hope Missionary Baptist Church on February 4th, 2024. Before his installation Pastor Tyler served as a devout member and Reverend of the church for more than 34 years. Pastor Estell grew up in a strong Christian home raised by parents Alphonza Estell and the late Delois Estell (Twymon). He and his family are no strangers to spreading the Gospel of Jesus across the City of Cleveland and throughout the country. He is the nephew of Pastor Emeritus John F. Twymon, Founder of the Blessed Hope Missionary Baptist Church.

     Pastor Tyler's educational accomplishments include a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Toledo and an M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix.

     Pastor Tyler embarked on his professional career excellently and has continued to perform to the highest standard. He currently holds the title of Supervisory Management and Program Analyst at the Cleveland Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), where he has been employed for 14 years. Pastor Tyler has always believed that God had a call on his life. But, it was not until he truly knew and understood that call, that he completed the Master of Ministry from the Tennessee Temple Baptist Seminary. Tyler surrendered his will to the Lord and accepted the call to ministry in December 2017, under the leadership of Pastor John F. Twymon. He was licensed and preached his first sermon on January 28th, 2018, entitled, “Attitude Adjustment - 1 Peter 1:13-16.

     Pastor Tyler is married to Akili L. Estell  and together they have two children, Tyler Estell, Jr and Trent Estell. As a family man, he is committed to his household's spiritual, physical, and mental development. This concept resonates throughout his responsibilities as a Father, Husband, and Pastor.​

 “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” - Psalms 34:19