Pastor Aniel Barbe has served as an associate director of the Stewardship Ministries Department of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church since July 2018. He was born in Mauritius to parents, Roger, a former alcoholic, and Thérèse, who joined the Adventist Church when he was still a little boy. From a young age, he felt God’s calling to serve as a pastor.
Through God’s leading and provision, he studied theology at Institut Adventiste du Salève in France. He later completed an MA in Religion at Andrews University’s Babcock Extension Campus in Nigeria. His passion for understanding the human mind led him to pursue a BA in Psychology and Education at the University of South Africa. In 2024, he graduated with a PhD in Leadership from Andrews University, focusing on pastoral leadership and congregational giving.During his 29 years of pastoral service, Aniel was primarily involved in church pastoral work, administrative responsibilities, and departmental assignments. His main passion lies in local church ministry, which he considers the greatest school for ministry. He gained valuable experience during his ten years with the Youth Ministries department in his local conference and the Indian Ocean Union. Additionally, he has served as the executive secretary and president of his home conference, as well as the president of the Indian Ocean Union. He began his work in the Stewardship Ministries as a director for the Indian Ocean Union and later for Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division (SID).
He has been married to Micheline, his partner in life and service, for the past 27 years. They are the happy parents of Adam, born in 2010, the miracle of their lives.
