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Who's Who
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Render Therefore Honor to Whom Honor Is Due (Romans 13:7)
Let The Elders That Rule Well Be Counted Worthy of Double Honor (I Timothy 5:17)
The Who's Who is a profile list of Apostolics currently active in the ministry. They represent the diverse nature of modern Pentecostalism, coming from various backgrounds. The purpose for the Who's Who in Apostolic ministry is to recognize the spirit of excellece portrayed by these outstanding individuals as we honor their personal achievements.
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Rev. Martyn Ballestero
United Pentecostal Church International
Reverend Martyn Ballestero was born on February 2, 1944 to Carl and Content Ballestero. In 1958 at the age of fourteen he receved the baptism of the Holy Ghost during children's church. He began preaching at the age of sixteen.
In 1965 he married Marcia Starr. There were five children born to this union. In 1968 Brother Ballestero became the pastor of a church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and remained in that city until 1971. Afterward he began to assist his father (Eld. Carl Ballestero) at Christ Temple in South Bend, Indiana. After the 'Elder' Ballestero resigned, and moved to Salt Lake City to start a new church, Brother Marty Ballestero assumed the pastorate of Christ Temple in South Bend on January 1, 1973.
Brother Ballestero is an anointed preacher, whose ministry has impacted the lives of everyone who has had the opportunity to hear him expound the word of God. He carries with him a tremendous heritage, while at the same time preparing to leave behind a powerful legacy. Brother Ballestero served on the Board of Elders for the Apostolic Minister's Fellowship as General Secretary, and Editor of their official organ, "The Apostolic Standard." He is presently licensed with the UPCI, but evangelizes throughout North America, preaching for a variety of Apostolic churches. Audio and Video recordings of Brother Marty Ballestero are available in our Resource Department.
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Bishop Dennis Rayford Bell
Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith
Bishop D. Rayford Bell was born July 9, 1923 in Carroll County, Mssissippi. Dennis was the youngest of two children born to Mae Ella Hawkins. Unfortunately, he was not blessed to be raised by his parents. He never saw his father.
Growing up in the racially tense suburbs of the south and having seen, felt, and tasted the conspicuous injustice that surged from the opposition, still he somehow managed to acquire a bit of classroom education. A great deal of credit goes to Dennis' grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Hawkins who readily assumed the responsibility of raising him and seeing to it that he received the little education that was made available. Dennis was unable to attend classes, but could freely go when there was no work to be done on the farm. His grandparents, being quite poor, were for three years unable to buy his textbooks. Therefore, he was kept out of school during that time. Black schools unlike the white schools, were only open five or six months out of the year. In spite of all these obstacles, he completed his basic education and was graduated from the eighth grade.
Nevertheless, nothing could stop Bell now. His teacher wanted him to attend Alcorn College in Lorman, Mississippi, but his folks simply couldn't afford to send him. Since they couldn't and there was nothing to do at that time of the year, he went back through the eighth grade, two or three times. It wasn't until he came to Chicago that he finally finished his high school education at LaSalle University. When referring to his early obstacles, he said, "I concur with President Lincoln; 'The little advance I now have upon this store of education, I picked up from time to time under the pressure of necessity'."
At age 15, before attending High School, Dennis left Mississippi and went to Morley, Missouri in search of a better life. Discontented in Missouri, realizing life was not as easy as he had hoped it would be, he returned to his hometown in 1938 still in search for a better life or perhaps, something better in life. Once back at home, he discovered that some new girls had moved into the district. One of these was named, Darlene. She came from a good family and her strong puritan background had a haltering affect upon his life. It wasn't but a few years before Dennis and Darlene were joined together in holy matrimony. This took place inj Cruger, Mississippi, July 20, 1942. To this union two children were born.
D. Rayford Bell understood the importance of securing a job and providing for a young family. He worked as a plater for the Chicago Plating company and later as the head-mixer in the Bulk Department of the Inter-Chemical Corporation whose headquarters was in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1958, Bell resigned in order to give his full time to Christian service. The most interesting point about that decision is that, he was not a pastor nor had he ever conducted a revival. Bishop Bell believed that God Himself had spoken to him and told him that he should serve Him in full time ministerial capacity. Therefore, Bell obeyed and resigned from his job.
Being the pastor of many people from various walks of life, Dr. Bell felt that it was expedient that he further his education, especially in the religious field. This led to his enrollment at Southwestern College in Oklahoma. Here he received his Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating with honors. In his book entitled, "The Philosophy of Christ," Dr. Bell stated that his congregation forced him to study. At the American Bible College in Pineland, Florida, he maintained a straight A average and went on to receive his Master of Theology degree, graduating March 10, 1978. August 5, 1979, from Toledo Bible college and Seminary in Tennyson, Indiana, Pastor Bell received his Doctor of Theology and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, with honors.
In 1957, D. Rayford Bell's pastor, Elder Barnes, left the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. This was the same year that the Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith Association was formed. Dr. Bell states, "It was only natural that I would leave also, therefore, I resigned from the Illinois District Council of the P.A.W." The first National Convention of the P.C.A.F. was held in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was here that Bishop Bell was ordained. In August 1961 Bell was promoted to the office of District Elder. Just a mere three years later, in August, 1964 he was promoted to the Bishopric. In August of 1970, he was elected Assistant Presiding Bishop of the P.C.A.F.
Bishop Bell can best be characterized as one who possesses the strongest of human wills. He has that kind of mind and determination that once he's intrigued by and attracted to something, there is simply no stopping him until the object of attraction has been completely conquered. A realist more so than an optimist, Dr. Bell is not easily taken by trickery, false representation, and the like. He possesses a kind of uncanny ability for discernment.
As for pulpit expertise and style, he's highly regarded as one who speaks with great authority. He does not use a high volume of words nor does he give into a preacher's temptation to use repetition of phrases or words. But like a great skilled swordsman, he uses the Word of God to pierce, divide and discern even the very thoughts and inents of man's heart. (Audio Recordings of Bishop Rayford Bell are available in our Resource Department).
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Rev. Larry L. Booker
Worldwide Pentecostal Fellowship
Reverend Larry Booker was born November 17, 1952 in Pueblo, Colorado. He lived a hippy life-style before his conversion. On April 6, 1972 he received the baptism of the Holy Ghost at Truth Tabernacle in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. His pastor was Ray Moss. Brother Booker was called to the ministry that same year. He remained in his home church for four and one half years.
Brother Booker evangelized from November 1976 until July 1977. On July 1, 1977 he became pastor in Miami, Oklahoma., and remained there until July 1, 1981. He then traveled to California, and evangelized from November 1981 until May 1984. On May 1, 1984 he then became pastor of the Gospel Lighthouse in Arroyo Grande, California, and remained there in November 3, 1996.
Today Brother Booker is a successful Author, having written several books pertaining to the Apostolic life-style. He pastors the Inland Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Rialto, California, and continues to be mightly used of God all across North America. He also preaches camp-meetings, conferences, and anniversary services. In January, 2008, Brother Booker was instrumental in he formation of a new, Oneness organization called, "The Worldwide Pentecostal Fellowship". The organizaton has headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Audio and Video Recordings of Brother Larry Booker are available in our Resource Department.
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Bishop Paul A. Bowers
Pentecostal Assemblies of the World
Bishop Bowers was born in Oxford, Pennsylvania in 1929, and was saved under the ministry of Elder R.L. Hancock. He was called to the ministry in 1946, and attended his first PAW Convention in Cleveland, Ohio in 1947, where he slept on the floor of the church, then pastored by Elder Francis, for the lack of delegate housing.
Bishop Bowers was ordained in 1950, at the PAW Annual Convention held that year in Boston, Mass., becoming the youngest minister to ever be ordained with the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. He served as a National Evangelist from 1950 to 1956 and began pastoring Greater Emmanuel Apostolic Temple in Cincinnati in January, 1957. In January, 1992, The Greater Emmanuel Church Family celebrated Bishop Bower's 35th Pastoral Anniversary.
Bishop Bowers attended Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, where he earned a B.S. Degree, and Aenon Bible College where he earned a B.Th. Degree. He taught High School Social Studies in the Cincnnati Public School System several years. In 1962, he was elected PAW Assistant General Secretary serving along with Bishop James A. Johnson who was then PAW General Secretary. He was elected General Secretary in 1968, when Bishop Johnson was elevated to the Bishopric.
Bishop Bowers served as PAW General Secretary until 1976, when he was also elevated to the Bishopric in Chicago at the Annual Convention that year. He was assigned Diocesan over the Carolinas Council. Since his appointment several new churches have been established and several others have been directly helped financially and otherwise by Bishop Bowers. He was married to the late Sister Elma Jean Bowers, and is the father of three daughters. In 1992 Bishop Bowers was elected Presiding Bishop of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. He served as the Prelate until 1998. Audio and Video Recordings of Bishop Bowers are available in our Resource Department.
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Bishop Arthur M. Brazier
Pentecostal Assemblies of the World
Bishop Arthur M. Brazier was born in 1921, in the Hyde Park Community of Chicago, Illinois. He was born in the third floor apartment at 5210 Lake Park Avenue. During that period, most Black children were born at home because few hospiotals admitted African Americans due to the racial climate at that time. He was born to Robert and Geneva Brazier, who had migrated from the state of Alabama in 1917.
Arthur was raised on the South Side of Chicago, and attended Francis E. Willard and Douglas Elementary Schools. After graduation he attended Wendell Philips High School, but left in 1938, at the height of the Great Depression to go to work to assist his family financially.
In October 1942, Arthur was inducted into the U.S. Army. He received his basic training at the Myrtle Beach Bombing and Gunnery Range in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and at the Dyersburg Army Air Base in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He left the United States for overseas duty in India and Burma, July 1943, and returned to the United States December 24, 1945. He was honorably discharged on December 28, 1945. In July 1947, he met his future wife, Esther Isabelle Holmes, and they were married February 21, 1948. Four children were born to this union.
Arthur was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ in September of 1947, at the Morgan Park Assembly Church under the pastorate of Elder Herbert C,. Moore. However, he joined his mother's church, the Universal Churcj of Christ, where she was the pastor. She passed away in 1949, and Elder Steven Lucas was named pastor. Arthur, who had already been called to the ministry, was named as the assistant pastor, and he served under Elder Lucas until his deasth in 1952.
He served the small congrergation of about 30 members until 1960, when he was asked to serve the Apostolic Church of God as its pastor. Both churches saw the value of a merger, and led by Elder Brazier, the churches merged with 100 members. Today the church has has approximately 16,000 members.
In 1967, District Elder Brazier was elevated to the office of Diocesan Bishop and assigned to the Diocese of Illinois. Although Bishop Brazier has committed his life to the Christian ministry, he has recognized the need for being active in the civic life of the city and working for the well-being of African Americans and other minorities.
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Rev. Aubrey William (Bill) Buie Jr.
Apostolic Ministers Fellowship
Reverend Bill Buie was born on June 10, 1942 in Alexandria, Louisiana. The eldest of three sons born to Aubrey and Gloria Buie. He was raised in a preacher's home, and is himself a fourth generation preacher. In the winter of 1947, at the age of five, Bill was baptized in Jesus' name. At the age of seven he received the baptism of the Holy Ghost in a revival conducted by Joseph Urshan, in Kilgore, Texas where his father, A.W. Buie Sr. was pastoring.
At the age of eleven, Brother Buie preached his first sermon, entitled, "The Five Wise and The Five Foolish Virgins" As an evangelist he held over two-hundred revivals. Elder Buie has a very rich "Apostolic Heritage" that reaches all the way back to the great Oneness Pentecostal Movement that developed around 1913. His great-grandfather Joseph Morgan was a circuit riding 'Oneness Preacher' from Pineville, Louisiana. His grandfather, A.T. Morgan, served as the second General Superintendant of the United Pentecostal Church International. Brother Buie's father, A.W. Buie Sr., is an outstanding preacher who has built many churches, and pastored in several locations throughout North America.
During his formative years of ministry, Elder Buie spent some very valuable time at "Christ Temple" in South Bend, Indiana. There He served as the only assistant pastor that the late Elder Carl Ballestero ever had. Brother Buie's first pastorate was in 1963, at Dinuba, California. His second pastorate was in 1971, at New Iberia, Louisiana. His third pastorate was in Kingsport, Tennessee, which lasted for six-years. His fourth pastorate lasted over 20 years at Landmark Apostolic Church in Hollywood, Florida.
As a member of the Apostolic Minister's Fellowship, Elder Buie served on the General Board of Elders, and also on the Missionary Board. For several years He was a contributing editor for the Apostolic Standard, the official organ of the AMF. He was a popular speaker who was frequently called upon to preach conferences, anniversaries, and camp-meetings while affiliated with the AMF. Afterward, he continued traveling throughout the country, preaching and teaching due to the high demand of his ministry.
Elder Buie is a preacher's preacher! He possesses a dynamic command of words, and is truly at home in the Word of God. His extended education includes a Master's Degree and Doctor of Divinity. His education, coupled with the anointing of the Holy Ghost has made Elder Buie a superlative among his contemporaries. Today he is thought of as one of the greatest preacher's to ever live in the 20th Century. Audio and Video Recordings of Elder Bill Buie are available in our Resource Department.
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Robert W. Cavaness
Apostolic Ministers Fellowship
Reverend Robert Wallace Cavaness (affectionately called 'Dude' by his father) was born March 15, 1941. He is the only son born to the late Robert C. Cavaness. In September 1952 Robert was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins. On February 8, 1953 he received the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Robert began preaching at the age of 16. His first revival was conducted in 1958 at Brother O.T. Frame's church in Bloomington, Indiana. He evangelized from 1958 through 1962.
On April 9, 1962 Robert and Arlene Kay Jordan were united in holy matrimony. Three children were born to this union. In 1964 he became the assistant pastor to his father-in-law Paul Jordan at Christian Tabernacle in Indianapolis, Indiana, and served in that capacity until January 1, 1976. His first pastorate was in Trinity, Alabama, beginning in December of 1976. He remained there until July 5, 1988. After his father passed away in 1988, Elder Robert W. Cavaness assumed the pastorate of Apostolic Tabernacle in Shelbyville, Indiana.
Sometime after the formation of the Apostolic Ministers Fellowship in 1968, Elder Cavaness became associated with this group of ministers. He became editor of the "Apostolic Standard" the official organ of the AMF after Bro. M.E. Burr resigned from this position. He has also served multiple terms as the General Chairman of the Apostolic Ministers Fellowship. Elder Cavaness is highly respected among his peers, and is know throughout Aostolic ranks as a strong defender of the Oneness message. His style of preaching is most unique, complimented by a very powerful anointing of the Holy Ghost. Elder Cavaness has a tremendous Apostolic heritage. As he builds toward his own legacy, the future generations of Pentecostals will historicaly identify him as one of the most influencial voices in modern times to ever proclaim the Oneness message.
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Bishop Charles M. Finnell
Pentecostal Assemblies of the World
Charles M. Finnell, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, July 21, 1947. He was endowed at birth with a tremendous Christian heritage - both from his grandparents, Malcom and Florence Finnell, and also from his parents, Joseph and Bessie Finnell.
Following elementary and secondary education in the Indianapolis Public School System, he attended Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) where he majored in Business Administration.
He was married to Vivian Y. Price on June 14, 1966, and they are the proud parents of two sons.
Bishop Finnell was saved in 1968 under the pastorate of the late Bishop Morris E. Golder, at Grace Apostolic church in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was called to the ministry in 1971, and served as an Associate Minister at Grace. In the capacity of the radio broadcast announcer, he was initially best known for having originated the radio introduction of Bishop Golder:"...God's man with the message to the city of Indianapolis, the nation, and the world..."
Bishop Finnell was ordained in the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc., in 1976. In 1980, he founded and became Pastor of the Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Bloomington, Indiana. For twenty-two years, Bishop Finnell and first lady Vivian Finnell traveled 45 minutes to minister to the students from Indiana University and the entire Bloomington community. From its humble beginnings, God richly blessed the church to grow and to bless others.
Bishop Finnell was appointed as District Elder in 1988, and appointed to the office of Suffragan Bishop in September 2003 by the 4th Episcopal Diocesan, the Honorable Bishop James E. Tyson. Today Bishop Charles Finnell pastors Christ Temple in Indianapolis, Indiana. Audio and Video Recordings of Bishop Finnell are available in our Resource Department.
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Charles Rodney Free
Apostolic Ministers Fellowship
Charles Rodney Free was born November 16, 1933 in the home of William and Sudie Free, in Silsbee, Texas. The last of eight children, he was enrolled in Silsbee School District, and attended there from grades 1 to 12.
Rodney was converted in the First Baptist Church in Silsbee at the age of nine with a very personal experience. His first sermon was "The Net Gathered of Every Kind" preached August 17, 1947, in the First Baptist Church.
He was baptized in Jesus' name by Rev. Kimble Watson, on September 2, 1948, and received the Holy Ghost on September 22, 1948 at the First Pentecostal Church in Silsbee, Texas, where the late E.W. Stanley was pastor.
Charles and Herbert Free began their first revival together with Brother M. E. Burr at Batson, Texas. There was a phenominal outpouring of the Holy Ghost, a wonder to all. Other revivals followed, with thrilling results and signs and wonders by the Holy Ghost. At age 17, Rodney preached a revival with signs and wonders for Brother Robert LaFleur in Oakdale, Louisiana. Brother Eldon Reves was saved in that meeting. Next came meetings for C.C. Kirby, Royal Oak, Michigan, and Brother Silvernale in Bay City, MI, and Brother McFarland and Brother Fraze in Illinois.
October 30, 1951 was the wedding date for Charles Rodney Free and Bonnie Marie Cook. They were a team, in all classes of gospel work, and walked step by step and hand in hand, for 57 years, at this writing.
Charles Rodney Free assisted the late Corlis Dees in Texas, and continued evangelizing, including Brother Escar Dillion, Brother V.A. Guidroz, Brother Hennigan, Brother Fred Olson, Brother Marvin Cole in Bay City, Sister Mildred Deville, Brother Herbert Phillips, Brother J.T. Pugh in Port Arthur, and Brother M.C. Gree in Leesville, Louisiana, and had a great revival in South Bend, Indiana with Carl Ballestero. A 13 week revival with Brother O.R. Fauss of Houston, Texas still lives on today. One of the most exciting of all the revivals was in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with the great J.W. Evans. The revival in Bakersfield, California for Brother Ike Terry was a truly great move of God, with so many being saved. And there were many more.
Fruitful Ministry Foundation was formed in 1970. "How To Revive Any Church In 90 Days" was the theme, led by C.R. Free, Ray Majors, C.M. Duplissey, Verbal Bean, and M.C. Green.
Apostolic Bible School, led by Brother Verbal Bean, invited Brother Free to teach a course on "Communicating Your Message".
Brother Free pastored in Grove, Texas from 1954 to 1961, and built the great work there. Several Ministers were trained and deployed into the work of the Lord from there.
He assumed the pastorate at First Pentecostal Church of Sulphur, Louisiana in July, 1970. Brother Bill Cranford built that work up until his stroke and disablement.
The Apostolic Ministers Fellowship formed in Baker, Louisiana in 1968. Brother Free served as General Chairman for two terms.
In February of 1970, the late great evangelist and pastor Verbal Bean lost his life in a tragic auto accident. It had been his request that Brother Free would take his church. In May, 1970, Brother Free accepted that responsibility and labored faithfully for 13 years at that church. He led in the construction and complete pay off of a grand new building. Revival was constant, and attendance reached over 1,000 before his resignation. Several ministers and missionaries trained and were deployed during that time.
In 1985, Brother Free preached, "Evangelist Meets Dogmatist" during the General Conference of the UPCI in Fort Worth, Texas. Until today, ministers testify that it was the one message that changed their lives and directions.
Brother Free resigned in 1989, and spent 6 years building and operating 325 acres of tree, sod, and catfish farming in Chambers County, Texas. It was a time of work and refreshing for the Frees. Retired (they thought) they moved to Los Banos, California after recovering from a series of surgeries, to be with daughter Lori and her husband Doug Young. When Doug and Lori left, in 1999, the church voted 100% to ask the Frees to stay, and they did. And what a revival broke out. 100 were baptized in 3 months, and the church quickly grew beyond their strength to cover all the basess. Doug and Lori returned, and the blessing was everywhere.
Lori died in 2000, leaving her husband and two small children. Lauren, 7, and Anthony, 5.
The Frees also were blessed with the birth of Charles Randall Free in 1958. He is now the pastor of Crossroads Church in Denton, Texas.
The Frees now live in quiet retirement, preaching at special occasions, and researching and writing, in Spring, Texas. He serves the body in consulting and in conflict resolutions. Audio Recordings of C.R. Free are available in our Resource Department.
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Talmadge French
Worldwide Pentecostal Fellowship
Rev. Talmadge L. French, was born November 7, 1955. began his preaching ministry in 1976. After evangelizing first for four years, and serving as an assistant pastor for three years, he went to the Chicago area in 1983 to establish a new church in Wheaton, Illinois. He served for a time on the UPCI Illinois District Board. Commuting to Indianapolis, Indiana starting in 1994, he began as an Instructor of Bible, Theology, and Biblical Languages at Indiana Bible College. He became Dean of the Department of Biblical Studies in 2000 and moved to Indianapolis as full time Dean and Instructor. Then, from 2005-2007 he served as the Executive Vice President of IBC, as well as fulltime instructor. After leaving IBC in May of 2007, he became Provost of the Apostolic School of Theology, Sacramento, California, as well as an instructor of biblical languages at Patten University, Oakland, California. With AST's collaborative "Institute" partnership with hope International University in 2008, he also became the Director of the fully accredited Apostolic School of Theology Graduate Institute.
He and his wife, Rebecca, reside in Elk Grove, california and have three sons, Ryan, Jonathan, and nathan. In addition to serving as AST Provost, and teaching fulltime in the areas of Biblical studies, languages, and theology, he is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Birmingham, England. Completing his degree in 2009 in the Department of Theology and Religion and the Research Unit for Pentecostal Studies, his Doctorial Dissertation is entitled "Garfield Thomas Haywood and the Rise of Oneness Pentecostalism in Indianapolis."
Educated at Apostolic Institute (St. Paul), Crighton (Memphis), and Wheaton College and Wheaton College Graduate School, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ancient language (Greek) and a master of Arts degree in New Testament Theology. His master of Arts Thesis at Wheaton College Geaduate School on the history of the Oneness Pentecostal movement has been published as Our God Is One: The Story of Oneness Pentecostals. He's also author of the laminate booklet doctrinal series, currently including the titles The Oneness and Jesus' Name Baptism.
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Rev. Christopher Gregg Gilmer
Apostolic Ministers Fellowship
Reverend Chris Gilmer was born on July 13, 1932 in Bosier City, Louisiana. He was raised in the church, and as a child he and his family attended the First Pentecostal Church in Bosier City. Before his conversion experience, he worked in the steel industry with his father. He also worked in the oil fields. Chris served four years in the United States Air Force (1952-1956).
It was while serving in the Air Force that Chris began attending the First Apostolic Church in San Bernadino, California pastored by Brother Howard Davis. He received the baptism of the Holy Ghost in May of 1954, and was later baptized in Jesus' name by Brother Davis. On August 28, 1954, Chris and Shirley Ann Henry were married. To this union was born three children.
Brother Gilmer worked in his home church in San Bernadino for nine years, serving in several capacity's. He evangelized for three months before going to Fort Stockton, Texas, where he started Apostolic Tabernacle in August of 1963. In 1969 he became a member of the newly formed Apostolic Minister's Fellowship. He served two terms as the General Chairman of the AMF (1986-1990). Elder Gilmer is one of the innumerable servants of God that has faithfully served in the oneness movement. Audio and Video Recordings of Elder Chris Gilmer are available in our Resource Department.
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Rev. James L. Groce
Apostolic Ministers Fellowship
Elder James L. Groce was born June 12, 1945 in Pasadena, Texas. He is married to Brenda, and to this union were born three children.
James attended Texas Bible College in Houston, Texas. He evalgelized for twenty (20) years, and has pastored for twenty (20) years.
Elder Groce is a member of the Apostolic Ministers Fellowship. He served as editor in chief of the Apostolic Standard (the official organ of the AMF) for ten (10) years. He is also a former Chairman of the Apostolic Ministers Fellowship.
Elder Groce is a member of the steering committee for the Apostolic Ministerial Conference (AMC), and is editor-in-chief of the Apostolic Compass, a publication designed for the edification of conservative Apostolics.
Elder Groce is presently the pastor of Calvary Apostolic Church in Molino, Florida.
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