OUR shepherds

Dr. Gillis is a Florida native, who studied Speech and Diction Theory, and majored in Performing Arts at the University of Florida. She relocated to South Florida in 1976, became a Bible student in 1980, and entered ministry in 1983. In 1997, Dr. Gillis was conferred two doctoral degrees: Humane Letters and Theology. In 2015-2017, she earned an AA in Theology, Bachelors in Christian Education, Masters in Christian Counseling. In addition, Dr. Gillis is a Master Teacher of Emotional Literacy for Healthy Relationships. Yet, she affirms her greatest accomplishments in life to be her sons, Josh and Derrick.

 

In the office of Pastor, anointed and filled with the Holy Spirit, her ministry proclaims truth in a way that the passages come to life as she teaches. It has been said that, " She paints pictures with the Word of God". Listeners are able to relate to every joy, sorrow, strength, weakness, and triumph as the Word becomes life. She is an anointed vocal musician who honors God, and her voice has been instrumental in bringing hope and healing to the hurting.