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OUR PASTOR

Bishop Brian L Collins, Sr.

Born, Thursday, July 18th

Baptized At Bible Way Church, Feb 12

Began Teaching Sunday School At The Age Of 12

One Of The Founding Youth At Greater Friendship Church – 1974

First Teen Sunday School Teacher At Greater Friendship Church – 1974

Preached Initial Sermon – 1977

Sunday School Superintendent, Greater Friendship Church, 1981 – 1990

Diocese, Regional, Asst. Int'l Superintendent, Int'l Superintendent (BWCWW) 1982 - 2002

Assistant Pastor, Bookkeeper, Sunday School Superintendent; Elders & Ministers Board Chairman; Young Adult Choir President, Vice President & Director, 1985 - 1990

Evangelical Training Association Instructor, 1995 – Present

Chairman, Board of Education (BWCWW), 2001 – Present

Initiator & Campus Director - Bible Way Global Apostolic College, April 2001 – Present

Author, What We Believe; I'm In Love & All Shook Up; Teaching Ministry Manual; Membership Guide

Co-Founder, VP & President, NANDC Chapter, 2012

Assistant General Secretary, BWCWW, July 2008 – Present

Executive Secretary To The Executive Board Of Bishops, BWCWW, July 2010 – Present

Founder & Organizer Of Four (4) Churches

Pastor & Founder, Greater New Life Church, 1990 – Present

Lady Angela D. Collins

Born, Thursday, June 6th

Began Singing With Family Group The Souls Of Unity At Age 6

Lead Singer On Souls Of Unity Recordings Through 1974

One Of The Founding Youth At Greater Friendship Church – 1975

First Choir Director Greater Friendship Church – 1975

Lead The Choir To 2nd Place in KFC Choir Competition – 1977

Co-Founder & Charter Member Greater New Life Church (GNLC) – 1990

GNLC, Leading Lady, Missionary, Evangelist, Youth Pastor, SS Teacher

Youth Director, Children's Trust Neighborhood Initiative (CTNI)

CD Director & Producer, CTNI Choir & CD Project

Lead CTNI To Notoriety Throughout Washington Metro Area

BWCWW, Clergy Wives Vice President, 22 Years

BWCWW, Clergy Wives President, Currently

Bachelor Degree In Psychology, 2013

PG County Schools, Substitute Teacher, 22 Years

PG County Schools, In-School Detention, Coordinator

Adviser, Counselor & Friend To Many

OUR CHURCH

1986-1989

New Life Church Of The Apostolic Faith, Inc. began in the mind of God before the foundations of the world, its purpose, mission and membership. Therefore, its pastor was also chosen before the foundations of the world. The scriptures declare, "And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding." God sends His word forth knowing those who will respond, and He assigns a pastor to care for His flock. In addition, the members were chosen by God to become part of the membership of this local assembly, for such a time as this.

The Lord called me to pastor in November 1986 during a church anniversary service. God instilled in me a vision for a church and gave me specific instructions about how to proceed. I began to pray and ask God when and where to start. I received the answer to wait, not when or where, but to wait and observe your pastor. The voice of my father, the late Elder Willie L. Collins, rang clear to confirm this answer when he stated to me once, "You may be called, but you may not be sent, wait on God." Not knowing how long the wait would be, I did just what the Lord instructed me to do. I waited and observed everything I could, that my pastor, Elder Zenobie Davis, did. I learned a lot. I watched his mannerisms, moods, and methods. I observed the wisdom and charisma he used in various situations. I'm thankful for the Lord's instruction at this crucial point in my life.