The Pastor of the church, Jim McAlees, has been a Christian for over 47 years, having been converted aged 18 in Belfast, Northern Ireland through the ministry of I R K Paisley. He arrived in the USA 11 years ago having gained experience in Ireland as a Bible Teacher/Preacher for over 25 years. This was as a certified speaker with the Baptist Union of Ireland. He traveled extensively in Northern Ireland, speaking mainly, but not exclusively in Baptist Churches and received calls to full time ministry in this capacity.

His experience also includes being the leader of a youth organization, being a youth pastor and the pastoring of an independent evangelical church in Belfast, Northern Ireland.