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Founding Chairman - Rev. Andrew D. Burns
Pastor Andy and his wife Pam are the founding Pastors of Life Church in Stevensville, Montana.
Pastor Andy and Pam were married on August 23,2016, but have known each other since the early 1980's where they met at Sunnyslope Christian Center in Hollister, California where his father, the late Rev. Nathan D Burns was the Senior Pastor. Pastor Nathan Burns was our Executive Presbyter until his death in December 2010. Pastor Nathan is held as a Presbyter Emeritus in LifeApp.
Pastor Andrew D. Burns was licensed as a Minister of the Gospel in 1991. Ordained by both Global Action International and Life Application Gospel Ministries International (LifeApp) in 2001 and 2009 respectively,
Pastor Burns has held numerous positions in churches on both the West Coast and East Coast, ranging from Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, Youth Pastor, Minister of Music, Children's Pastor and Evangelist. Pastor Burns plays the piano, sings, leads worship, teaches and preaches. Having attended Bethany University, he began his ministry service in 1982 as a Ministerial Intern for Calvary Worship Center (now known as The House) in Modesto, California. Pastor Burns also served in the US Navy for nearly 12 years, followed by 6 years as an IT Director and 5 years in property management. Pastor Burns also serves as the founding Chairman of Life Application Gospel Ministries International (LifeApp). He is also attending Colorado Technical University to finish his degree in Criminal Justice.
Pastor Andy and Pam were married on August 23,2016, but have known each other since the early 1980's where they met at Sunnyslope Christian Center in Hollister, California where his father, the late Rev. Nathan D Burns was the Senior Pastor. Pastor Nathan Burns was our Executive Presbyter until his death in December 2010. Pastor Nathan is held as a Presbyter Emeritus in LifeApp.
Pastor Andrew D. Burns was licensed as a Minister of the Gospel in 1991. Ordained by both Global Action International and Life Application Gospel Ministries International (LifeApp) in 2001 and 2009 respectively,
Pastor Burns has held numerous positions in churches on both the West Coast and East Coast, ranging from Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, Youth Pastor, Minister of Music, Children's Pastor and Evangelist. Pastor Burns plays the piano, sings, leads worship, teaches and preaches. Having attended Bethany University, he began his ministry service in 1982 as a Ministerial Intern for Calvary Worship Center (now known as The House) in Modesto, California. Pastor Burns also served in the US Navy for nearly 12 years, followed by 6 years as an IT Director and 5 years in property management. Pastor Burns also serves as the founding Chairman of Life Application Gospel Ministries International (LifeApp). He is also attending Colorado Technical University to finish his degree in Criminal Justice.
Executive Presbyter - Rev. Emmanuel Ofori-Atta
Rev Emmanuel Ofori-Atta, and his wife Rebecca Ofori-Atta are the founding Pastors of God's Gift International Church, based in McDonald, Georgia. Pastor Emmanuel serves a duel role as our Executive Presbyter and the District Presbter of our Eastern U.S. District.
Pastor Ofori-Atta was licensed as an exhorter in the church of God of Cleveland, TN in Oct 2004, and ordained by Life Application Gospel Ministries International (www.lifeapp.org) in January 2009. Pastor Ofori-Atta graduated in 2012 with degree in Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry at Lee University.
Pastor Ofori-Atta was born and raised in Ghana, West Africa. He is the son of one of the providential kings of Ghana. He was born to a large family with 12 brothers and sisters from his mother side. Pastor Ofori-Atta was saved and baptized at the age of 15 in his mother church" The Apostolic church "in Koforidua Ghana. While leaving in London, UK in 1994, Pastor Emmanuel was given a prophetic word at Vineyard International church, now known as Family Life Christian Center, setting him apart as an anointed minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He later was told He would have to leave the UK, since his immigration status had changed. Unknown to him, one of his sisters who lived in the United States, had placed his name in application for the National Lottery for a Green Card. The very day before he was to return to Ghana, he received a word that he had been chosen from the Lottery for legal status as an immigrant to the United States with a clear path to citizenship.
After serving as a teacher and Deacon of the Charlotte Ghana Pentecostal church, he felt God calling him to do more for the Kingdom of God. Therefore in March 2003, he and his wife Rebecca and their Son Samuel together with some few friends started Bible studies in their home. From this humble beginning is what has become today as God's Gift International Church. We give all the Glory to the LORD Jesus Christ for his leading and blessings upon his church.
Pastor Ofori-Atta was licensed as an exhorter in the church of God of Cleveland, TN in Oct 2004, and ordained by Life Application Gospel Ministries International (www.lifeapp.org) in January 2009. Pastor Ofori-Atta graduated in 2012 with degree in Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry at Lee University.
Pastor Ofori-Atta was born and raised in Ghana, West Africa. He is the son of one of the providential kings of Ghana. He was born to a large family with 12 brothers and sisters from his mother side. Pastor Ofori-Atta was saved and baptized at the age of 15 in his mother church" The Apostolic church "in Koforidua Ghana. While leaving in London, UK in 1994, Pastor Emmanuel was given a prophetic word at Vineyard International church, now known as Family Life Christian Center, setting him apart as an anointed minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He later was told He would have to leave the UK, since his immigration status had changed. Unknown to him, one of his sisters who lived in the United States, had placed his name in application for the National Lottery for a Green Card. The very day before he was to return to Ghana, he received a word that he had been chosen from the Lottery for legal status as an immigrant to the United States with a clear path to citizenship.
After serving as a teacher and Deacon of the Charlotte Ghana Pentecostal church, he felt God calling him to do more for the Kingdom of God. Therefore in March 2003, he and his wife Rebecca and their Son Samuel together with some few friends started Bible studies in their home. From this humble beginning is what has become today as God's Gift International Church. We give all the Glory to the LORD Jesus Christ for his leading and blessings upon his church.