The Most Reverend
Neil C. Ellis, Presiding Bishop Global United Fellowship
Neil Clarence Ellis was born on the tiny island of Bimini, The Bahamas. At the age of nine years, his oratorical skills catapulted him into the national spotlight and won him a scholarship from former Prime Minister of the Bahamas the late Sir Lynden O. Pindling, to attend one of the premier high schools in the capital city of Nassau. Upon graduation, he matriculated to the College of The Bahamas and later served as president of the College of the Bahamas Union of Students (COBUS). The C.O.B. alumnus has been inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame and is the recipient of two Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Sojourner Douglas College. He has authored 12 practical books that challenge, motivated and inspire the reader. The former businessman heard and accepted a higher calling to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ at a very early age, and in February 1987, organized Mount Tabor Union Baptist Church with 11 charter members. No one knew that when newlywed Reverend Neil C. Ellis accepted the pastoral mantle twenty six years later, with his fresh style of ministry, he would emerge as the pastor of thousand at Mount Tabor Church and thousands more via his Internet Church, Mount Tabor Anytime. Each week his soul-stirring, life changing, motivational, inspirational and revelatory messages are viewed on television and streamed on the internet. The tentacles of his influences are visible globally. As a pastor, He mentors some 40 pastors in the Bahamas and throughout the United States. Bishop Ellis is passionate about the Word of God and its ability to transform lives and has travelled throughout the Bahamas, the Caribbean, North America, Germany, Africa, Israel, Greece and Rome preaching the gospel. He has been recog nized by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth of England for rendering distinguished services in Common wealth nations. For twenty years he has served in various edifices in the Full Gospel Baptist Church International. Most recently, he has given birth to the Global United Fellowship, an international body of spiritual leaders, fellowships and congregations united to strategically plan, implement and execute transformative and generational change as well as expand the Kingdom of God to all the nations of the world. It is for this reason he says, “I was born.” He is the recipient of the 2010 Trumpet Award for Spiritual Enlightenment and he is the youngest living inductee in the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame located in Atlanta, Georgia. His song, “ Don’t Do It Without Me” was nominated for a prestigious Dove Award in the gospel music industry. Bishop Ellis is married to the former Patrice Michelle Johnson and they, along with their two children, Johnathan and Renechea, reside in Nassau, Bahamas.
The Most Reverend
Neil C. Ellis Presiding Bishop, Global United Fellowship
The Right Reverend
Jeffrey Reaves The Right Reverend Jeffrey Reaves was born and raised in the Bronx, New York to the parents of Reverend Hubert Reaves and Bettie Reaves. His parents noticed early in his life that he possessed a certain academic acumen that was advanced for his years. Spending his early academic in the New York City Public School System, he was on an accelerated path, skipping a grade and was in the Gifted Student Program. In 1972, at the tender age of twelve, Bishop Reaves sensed a divine call upon his life to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Accepting the call, he preached his first sermon in November of 1977 and was licensed in January of 1978 and was subsequently ordained in April of 1982 by the Sharon Baptist Church, Bronx New York. Pastor Reaves served the following congregations: Sharon Baptist Church, Bronx New York Assistant to the Pastor
1982-1985
Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, Virginia
1985-1987
Director of Christian Education Little Zion Baptist Church, Carson, Virginia Pastor
1986-1994
Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Petersburg, Virginia Senior Minister
1994-Present
Bishop Reaves is a member of American Baptist Churches USA, Global United Fellowship and the Baptist General Convention of Virginia where he has previously served as a member of the board and the Commission Chair for Christian Education. Recently, he was appointed by Bishop Neil C. Ellis, Presiding Prelate of the Global united Fellowship to serve as the Metropolitan of the Northern Deanery and previously as the Provincial Bishop of the North East Province. Academically prepared, Pastor Reaves matriculated at the following institutions; Bronx Community College, Virginia State University, New York Theological Seminary and University of Richmond. Bishop Reaves is married to the former Ramona Tynes of Brooklyn New York. They proudly love their two adult children, Jeffrey II and Jasmine along with their daughter in law, Bactikqua, son-in- law, Micheal, and their adorable grandchildren. Bishop Reaves is a proud member of the distinguished fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.
The Right Reverend
Aretha Wilson Global United Fellowship
Dr. Aretha Wilson is a dynamic, revelatory author, preacher, leader and teacher. She is recognized as a catalyst of prayer, restoration, empowerment, healing and deliverance for all.Dr. Wilson is the Presiding Prelate of RAW International Covenant Alliance of Churches and Ministries, Overseer of Kingdom Ambassadors Global Ministries, President of Kingdom Life Bible Institute and Founder and CEO of R.A.W. International Ministries (Remnant Affecting the World for God’s Glory). For over 22 years, she has hosted the RAW International Gathering featuring renowned leaders such as Pastor Benny Hinn, Bishop Neil C. Ellis, Perry Stone, Bishop Jacqueline McCullough, Pastor Sheryl Brady and others. Countless lives of pastors, leaders, men, women and youth worldwide have been transformed and enlightened through this conference. Dr. Aretha Wilson was educated at St. John’s University, Adelphi University and United Christian College where she earned a Doctorate of Sacred Theology. Dr. Wilson has also been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Divinity. She is a 20 year veteran bible instructor who utilizes her testimony and life experience with wisdom and knowledge as landmarks to instruct sound doctrine, holiness and righteousness. They are tools of liberation and restoration for nations. Dr. Wilson travels extensively throughout the United States and abroad ministering in conferences, revivals and seminars delivering a challenging and impacting word of the Lord. Throughout the course of Dr. Wilson’s career, her desire has been to please God and impact the lives of people from all walks of life for the better.
---Accomplishments / Awards---
GLJ Achievers Program (recognized by the New York State Department of Education for Alternative Special Education programming)
Congressional Achievement Award, Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community
First Woman Provincial Bishop of the Global United Fellowship
New York Daily News Service Award, Bringing Restoration and Empowerment to the Communit
North East Provincial Bishop of the Global United Fellowship
Challengers Award
Clergy United to Save and Heal (Served as 2nd Vice Chairman)
Town of Hempstead Recognition Award
---Affliations---
R.A.W. International Ministries Kingdom Ambassadors Global Ministries Kingdom Life Bible Institute Answered Prayers from A-Z Eight Levels of Battle Biblical Principles in Times of Famine
---Media Publications---
Gospel Today Magazine Preachingwoman.com 7000More Magazine The
Global United Fellowship Joint College of African American Bishops 7000 More Covenant Fellowship American Association of Christian Counseling
Clergy United to Save and Heal (Served as 2nd Vice Chairman)
Encore Gospel Entertainment Magazine Kingdom Alive Magazine “42” Story of Jackie Robinson (Study Guide)
Word Network MaxLife Christian Women Network Trinity Broadcasting Network (Featured Guest) Prayer Storm Network
Order Of Service The Sacred Service The Right Reverend Jeffrey Reaves, Chief Officiant Metropolitan, Northern Deanery
The Organ Prelude The Call to Worship………………………………………………….........…...Designated Person Leader: “O sing unto me the Lord a new song;” Congregation: Sing unto the Lord all the earth Leader: For behold, I am doing a new thing, says your God Congregation: And this we long to see and embrace Leader: Don’t be afraid, says your God Congregation: We come before our God with expectancy and hope ALL: COME LET US WORSHIP GOD. The Processional……………………………..………………………….......…...Holy, Holy, Holy Clergy Pastors Program Participants Bishops Designated Provincial Officers The Designated Provincial Bishop The Metropolitan Invocation……………………………………………………………………..Designated Person The Old Testament Reading…………………………………………………..Designated Person The New Testament Reading………………………………………………… Designated Person Reading from the Epistles……………………………………………………..Designated Person The Song of Celebration……………………………………………………The Designated Choir
The Statement of Purpose …………………………………………...…….The Designated Person The Introduction of the Homilist The Sermonic Selection The Homily…….………………………..………………………………… The Song of Celebration……………………………………………….........The Designated Choir THE INSTALLATION The Presentation: Bishop, we have come together today to recognize Aretha Wilson, a Bishop in the Lord’s Church, who has been appointed to serve you and the global United Fellowship as the Leader of the New England Province. We believe that he is well qualified, and that he has been prayerful and lawfully selected and appointed. The Chief Celebrant: Aretha Wilson, do you, in the presence of this congregation, commit yourself to this new trust and responsibility? Are you willing to submit to the leadership and vision of this fellowship called “Global United Fellowship” and assist in the spirit of loyalty and respect the office of Provincial Leader? Bishop Aretha Wilson: I do, so help me God The Chief Celebrant: Are you so persuaded that God, through the Presiding Prelate, has called you to this office? Bishop Aretha Wilson: I am so persuaded. The Chief Celebrant: Will you boldly proclaim and interpret the Gospel of Christ, enlightening the minds and stirring up the consciences of those under your charge? Bishop Aretha Wilson: I will endeavor to do so, the Lord being my helper. The Chief Celebrant: Will you be merciful to all, show compassion to the poor and strangers and Defend those are disinherited and disadvantaged.
Bishop Aretha Wilson: I will for the sake of Christ. The Chief Celebrant: Then my beloved brother, through these promises, you have committed yourself to God, to serve His church in this office. We therefore join with the entire Membership of the fellowship in celebrating your ascension to this ecclesiastical office. The Chief Celebrant then addresses the congregation: Will you who witness this new beginning support and uphold Bishop Aretha Wilson in this ministry? People: We will The Chief Celebrant: Let us then offer our prayers to God for all his people, for this congregation, the congregations of Global United Fellowship, and for Bishop Aretha Wilson. The Chief Celebrant: Let us pray. Ever living God, strengthen and sustain Jerome, that with patience and understanding she may care for your people; and grant that they together may follow Jesus Christ, offering to you their gifts and talents, through Him who lives and reigns with you and The Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. The Offertory ……………………………………………………………The Designated Person The Presentation of the New England Provincial Leader………………………… Expressions from the Provincial Leader…………………………………...Bishop Aretha Wilson New England Provincial Leader Global United Fellowship INSTALLATION OF PROVINCIAL OFFICERS Bishop: ADDRESING THE CONGREGATION Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we have set aside this moment in the name of the Almighty God to install the leaders of the New England
Province of the Global United Fellowship. Bishop: Response: Bishop: Response: I Do. Bishop: Response: Bishop:
Response: Bishop:
Bishop:
CANDIDATES WILL STAND AND FACE THE BISHOP Officers, in the presence of God and the congregation. It is necessary that you should answer, in all sincerity of heart, the questions I now ask you. Do you believe in One God, the Father, the son and the Holy Spirit? I Do. Do you now confess anew, Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour?
Do you believe that you are called of God through this Fellowship to this sacred office and do you promise. In dependence of divine grace, to live a life worthy to which you have been called? I Do. Do you promise to be supportive and faithful in prayer and in the reading and study of God’s Word, loyal to the fellowship and the Presiding Bishop and to live a spirit filled life whereby you do not stand in the day of sinners? CANDIDATES WILL INDIVUALLY REPEAT RESPONSE By the Grace of God, I will endeavor to do so. Today the God of Peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the Great Shepherd of the Sheep, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in you that which is pleasing in his sight through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen! ADDRESSING THE CONGREGATION In the name of the Lord Jesus, I declare you as being officially installed as leaders in this Fellowship and commend you to the grace of God in the discharge off all duties.
Remarks & Benediction