Keep the Faith Now

  Today we are honored to spotlight Apostle Jimmie Ellis III. A true pioneer in the Kingdom of God and a testimony that makes the Black Church very proud. Dr. Jimmie A. Ellis, Ill the dynamic Senior Pastor of Victory Christian Center , is both recognized and respected for his standard of excellence in ministry. He is a highly sought after speaker who is anointed in the areas of teaching, leadership, mentoring and fatherhood. Dr. Ellis possesses an extraordinary revelation of the Word of God. His dynamic yet practical teaching style has led many to give their lives to Jesus Christ. His life-changing teachings on holy living, home and marriage, purpose and financial freedom are empowering generations. Raised in the Mount Olive Apostolic Church, under the pastorship of Dr, John Myers , Dr. Ellis accepted Jesus at the age of nine. By age twelve, Dr. Ellis began teaching Bible study. In 1983, he was released to pastor. He then founded the Bible Enlightenment Christian Center with just 7

  Today in our Gospel Moments In Black History we are excited to feature Bishop Sylvia Britton and Deacon Daniel Britton .  Bishop Sylvia Britton is a mentor and spiritual advisor to many young pastors in the Body of Christ. Bishop Britton and Deacon Britton has served for 25 years as the Senior Pastor of the New Bethany Holiness Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania .   Sylvia Britton was c onsecrated to the sacred office of Bishop in October 1999 at the Holy Convocation of the Bethel Churches of Christ in Greensboro, NC and serves as the General Secretary on the Board of Bishops.   Bishop is the Presiding Prelate and General Overseer of the Greater Bethany Fellowship of Churches .   Deacon Britton also serves with Bishop Britton in ministry. He is a great man of intercessory prayer specifically covering his wife as she carries out her assignment. We honor this strong Black man of God as he stands with her. He is loving, caring, a father and friend to so many in the Body of Christ.

  In light of Black History Month " Keep The Faith Now" and the " Urban Leadership Post Podcast" will be taking the time for the remainder of February to Spotlight some very powerful Black people who have made huge contributions to the work of the Kingdom of God. Today we are putting the Spotlight on Apostle Melvin and Marva Strothers . They are the Founders of New Hope Outreach Center in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. These two have given their lives and have made an incredible mark for the Gospel of Jesus Christ . They are the King and Queen of outreach. The love they displayed to the broken, captive, and lost stretched from Germantown, New Jersey, Lancaster Pa., including LA, California. The way they emptied their lives to serve people will never be forgotten and their reward is extremely great. Not only are they the Founders of New Hope Outreach Center Germantown, their church planting efforts landed them in New Jersey, Lancaster, and California.