Manny Daphnis is a dynamic voice for this generation whose work transcends domains and genres. Through his candid presentation of truth via his work as a pastor, counselor, professor, author and consultant Manny has impacted countless lives across various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds with a message of hope, encouragement, restoration & empowerment.
Manny’s passion is to help people see themselves as God has made them and live out their potential in spite of what they may have endured. It is in this pursuit that Manny published Work God’s Way, a book that empowers individuals to discover their true identities as they discover their God ordained work. Over the years Manny has served in teaching, counseling, mentoring, research and coaching settings with individuals of all ages. Additionally Manny has served on a number of boards and currently serves as a board member of the Brockton Interfaith Community; New Heights Charter School of Brockton; Operation Make A Difference, Inc. a parachurch youth ministry in Boston; the Evangelical Christian Mission of Chambelan, Haiti as well as the Brockton Interfaith Coalition.
Manny holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Brandeis University as well as a Master’s degree in Public Health from Tufts University. Pastor Manny also completed his theological training at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where he earned a Master’s degree in Divinity.
Manny currently pastors Restoration Community Church located in Brockton, MA. He and his wife Fredlyne have been married since 2003 and have three children- Hakeem, Hadassah, and Shiloh. They currently live just outside of Boston, MA.