Apostle and Pastor Phelps

Sr. Pastor Ethel Phelps is the president of the Forsyth Pentecostal Church Inc. She was called into the ministry in 1974 and ordained in 1975. With the support of Apostle Phelps, Sr. Pastor Phelps ministers to all who are in need, both spiritually and naturally. Sr. Pastor Phelps is also a force in the television and radio ministry. You can email Pastor Phelps at: pastorphelps@lizellachurch.com.

Pastor Willie Wooten, a faithful member of the Forsyth Pentecostal Church, once Chairman Deacon of the Deacon Staff, currently is the pastor of the Forsyth Pentecostal Church. He also spearheads a Bible Study program in the Jones County area.

Pastor Willie Wooten

Pastor Lizzie Dennard 

 Pastor Lizzie Dennard became a part of the ministry in 1983 at the Fort Valley Pentecostal Church. She served as a Primary class Sunday School teacher for twenty-five years. She organizes Vacation Bible School  and has served as Director since 1985. She became an ordained Minister in 2007. She currently pastors the Fort Valley Pentecostal Church

Pastor Alex Phelps

From birth, Assistant Pastor Sanford Deshazer Jr., has been a member of the Forsyth Pentecostal Church, Inc.  His mother, Missionary Laura Phelps Deshazer, made sure he was taught and trained under the leadership of Apostle Albert Phelps.  In 1974, he committed his life to Jesus Christ and was ordained as a Deacon in 1976.  He is the Adult Sunday School Teacher, an organist, a member of The Pentecostal Revival Hour Choir, and makes the maintenance of the church a top priority.  With the same characteristics of his mother, he is also one that the ministry can definitely depend on.

Assistant Pastor Eddie Walton became a part of the ministry in 1991.  He serves as a faithful witness of Jesus Christ.  He sings in the choir as a Lead Singer and also is one of the Devotional Leaders on The Pentecostal Revival Hour Telecast.  He was ordained as a Deacon in 1992 and is the Adult Sunday School Teacher at The Forsyth Pentecostal Church.  He enjoys preparing, grilling, and serving God’s people during our Family Days.  His position as Assistant Pastor occurred in 2013.  He enjoys preaching, teaching, and singing The Gospel of Jesus Christ with faith and power in Jesus’ name.

Asst. Pastor Melvin Dennard

As a teenager, Assistant Pastor Melvin Dennard has been a member of the Forsyth Pentecostal Holiness Church, Inc.  His grandmother, Laura Phelps, made sure he was brought up in the ways of the Lord and trained under the leadership of Apostle Albert Phelps.  In August of 1974, he committed his life to Jesus Christ and was ordained as a Deacon in 1976.  Throughout the years, he has served as a Junior Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent of Sunday School and percussionist for the church.  He continues to carry out the work of the Lord.  He enjoys working in the ministry full of faith and power!

Elder Robert Harris became a part of this ministry many years ago. Not long after repenting of his sins, he served as Chairman Deacon of the Deacon staff. Later, he was ordained to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, ministering in the Forsyth area. Elder Harris preaches the true word of God to all men.

Elder Robert Harris 

Elder Patricia Watkins

Elder Patricia Watkins became a part of this ministry in 1985 and was ordained to preach the Gospel in 1990, ministering the Fort Valley area. She partners with Elder Bolden and Elder Roberts in a Female jail ministry in Fort Valley, GA.

Elder Lillie Thomas became a part of this ministry in 1985, was ordained  to preach the Gospel in 1997 and ministered in the Fort Valley area. Elder Thomas was the overseer of our In-House/Nursing Home ministry, frequently visiting those who are unable to come to church and co-spearheaded our Elderly & Widows program, along with Elder Mayola Roberts. Elder Thomas has fulfilled her journey here on earth and has gone on to be with the Lord.

Elder Lillie Thomas

Elder Mayola Roberts

Elder Mayola Roberts became a part of this ministry in 1980 and in 1990 was ordained and ministers in the Fort Valley area. Elder Roberts works with Elder Watkins and Elder Bolden in a Female jail ministry in Fort Valley, GA and spearheads our Elderly & Widows program. She also works with the church sign and church clean-up committee at the Fort Valley Pentecostal Church.

Elder Brenda Meadows became apart of this ministry in 1975. She was called and ordained in 1990 and ministers in the Lizella/Macon area. She also oversees cleanup at the Lizella Pentecostal Church.

Elder Brenda Meadows

Minister Xavier Pennymon

Minister Walter Marshall Jr.

Missionary Betty Coleman

Missionary Pamela Deshazer became a part of this ministry in 1985.  She serves faithfully on the Closed Captioning Team, and Church Secretary. She is responsible for various duties and often entitles herself as a “behind the scenes” person.  If it edifies the church, she is available.  She is sent on missions by this ministry into areas for the purpose of evangelism.  Her ultimate goal is to dedicate herself full-time to the ministry.

Missionary Pamela Deshazer

Missionary Mallerina Marshall

Missionary Mallerina Marshall became part of the ministry in 1981 at an early age. She started singing in the Junior Choir and is now a lead singer of The Pentecostal Revival Choir.  She serves faithfully on the Closed Captioning Team and is also one of the Devotional Leaders on The Pentecostal Revival Hour Telecast.  Among various duties, she serves as one of the youth leaders who works with the youth ministry as a encourager, teacher, mentor and motivator.  She is sent on missions by this ministry into areas for the purpose of evangelism.  She is devoted in carrying out the work of the Lord by sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. 

Missionary Earlene Williams became a part of the Ministry of Faith and Power in 1980. She is the Sunday School Superintendent and the Assistant Sunday School Teacher for the junior class. She also serves faithfully on the Closed Captioning Team, and Church Secretary. She is responsible for various duties. She loves to serve and assist in any way to support the Gospel of Jesus Christ.