Costandi Bastoli was born in Jerusalem and lived there for 21 years. In November 1969, he migrated to Australia with his family and became an Australian citizen. He completed his tertiary studies and became an Associate of the Australian Insurance Institute. In 1972 Costandi, or Cosi, was baptised in the Holy Spirit and joined the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement. He served as one of the Coordinators of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Sydney for four years. In 1979 Costandi became a founding member of the original Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community. Costandi is married to Barbara, and they live in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales, Australia. They have five children and seven grandchildren. Costandi is also leader of the local branch of the Disciples of Jesus Covenant Community. He has vast experience in the use of the charismatic gifts and has been active in the Healing Ministry for over forty years. Costandi's ministry of leading seminars and healing rallies has stretched across Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Philippines. Costandi has been an active Director of Harvest Journeys since 1991 and has regularly led pilgrimages to the Holy Land. He is a Lieutenant Emeritus of New South Wales Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, which he founded in 1995. The Popes have entrusted this Order with the care and support of the Christians in the Holy Land.