In 1988 he graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. There, he received his theological education that continues to have a positive impact in his ministry. Pastor Bernard is also an instructor who, in 1993 founded CEL (College Evangelique le Lutherien) located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti the capital city. Furthermore he also planted the seeds 3 different congregations and 2 other schools in the capital: Village Coracess (church and school), Village of peace (church), Leogane (church and school).