Senior Pastor Gilbert L. Allen
Gilbert
Lamard Allen affectionately known as "Mardy”, is the son of two
loving parents, Bishop Gilbert Lee Allen and Ruth B. Allen. Pastor
Allen was born on January 30, 1965. He was reared at his late
grandfather's church P.C.J.C. (Pentecostal Church of Jesus Christ) until
his father was led by the Lord to leave and assist the late Elder Percy
Pitts of the Apostolic Church of God in Christ Jesus. His father became
Pastor after the Lord called Elder Pitts home. It was at Apostolic
Church where Pastor Allen was baptized and filled with the Holy
Ghost at the age of seven. During Pastor Allen's teen years, he
became a member of Greater Grace Temple under the leadership and influence
of the late Bishop David L. Ellis. There is where he met and married
his wife Carla. They are the proud parents of two beautiful and
anointed children, Mardy Jr. and Maria Allen. After several
years, God led Pastor Allen back to his father's church where he
accepted his call to the Ministry. Five years later, Bishop Allen
was led by the Lord to make his son the Assistant Pastor of now
Greater Apostolic Church. Upon being released by his father, Pastor Allen
helped Bishop Carmel Long for several months. He was called back
to assist his father until God called him to Pastor. This is where he
founded New Life in Christ Ministries, along with his wife. After Pastoring
New Life In Christ Ministries for twelve years and receiving the prophetic
word, Pastor Allen heard the voice of the Lord clearly to merge with Greater
Apostolic Church. After much prayer with his wife and the unanimous decision
from both church board members, they decided to bring this union into fruition.
The two churches on a Sunday morning on June 9th, 2013 combined as
one. One Church, One Goal, More Souls. To God Be The Glory!!!!
Pastor Allen has completed several bible study courses and has also attended Aenon Bible School. He has been trained in conflict resolution and counseling. Pastor Allen is licensed in the P.A.W. (Pentecostal Assemblies of the World) and J.C.A.C. (Jesus Christ Apostolic Church) where he served as the State Evangelist. He is also licensed with the Higher Ground International Ministries.
Pastor Allen's ultimate goal is to be used by God to be a blessing and care for His people.
Pastor Allen has completed several bible study courses and has also attended Aenon Bible School. He has been trained in conflict resolution and counseling. Pastor Allen is licensed in the P.A.W. (Pentecostal Assemblies of the World) and J.C.A.C. (Jesus Christ Apostolic Church) where he served as the State Evangelist. He is also licensed with the Higher Ground International Ministries.
Pastor Allen's ultimate goal is to be used by God to be a blessing and care for His people.