Pastoral Council

Reverend Bruce Ewing, D.Min.,M.Div.,B.A.

Reverend Dr. Bruce Ewing is a retired chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel with 28 years of military pastoral service. Pastor Ewing's mission is derived from Matthew 28:18-20 and Proverbs 3:5-6 making disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit's teaching them to trust God through obedience of His commands. Pastor Ewing believes the Bible as the inspired Word of God and follows its instructions by the grace of God through faith and guidance of the Lord Jesus Christ. His religious background consists of Methodist, Baptist, Pentecostal, Liturgical, Inter-denominational and non-denominational Christian groups.

Dr. Ewing and his wife, Valerie, have two daughters-Brecia Patrice and Vernae Jarita. The entire family is committed to serving Christ. Reverend Ewing is currently pastoring in Montgomery, Louisiana.

Dr. Ewing has been a licensed minister for thirty-six years, ordained Elder thirty-one years, Chaplain SAF, twenty-eight year military career highlighted by promotion through increasingly responsible decision-making capacities, including the following: Wing Chaplain, Deputy Wing Chaplain, Senior Protestant Chaplain, Plans and Programs Chaplain in USAF/HQX Division, Director of Student Ministry, Director of Parish Ministry, and Director of Outreach Ministry.

Reverend Dr. Bruce Ewing holds a Doctorate of Ministry, Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C., Certified Marriage and Family Counselor, American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), Master of Divinity, Payne Theological Seminary Wilberforce University, Bachelor of Arts, Ministerial, Bible, History-Pastoral and Family Counseling, Southeastern University, Lakeland, Florida.

Reverend Ewing has also been a recipient of the following:
Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Outstanding Unit Award

Reverend Everett H. Olp

Reverend Olp began his full-time ministry at age 18, and has had a long and successful ministry. He has ministered as an evangelist, denominational leader and pastor for over forty years.

He has been a key note speaker for countless state-wide camp meetings, overseas mission works, churches and conventions.

During his years as a pastor, he pastored six churches, developing them into successful organizations. During this time, he served on leadership councils and finance committees for a large denominational organization.

Reverend Olp is known for his positive exhortive preaching, his love for people and his ability to instill "Christian community" into an organization.