On behalf of Bishop Anthony Gibson, a spiritual giant within the Kingdom of God, and Chaste'y R. Gibson, our First Lady, Welcome!!!.
You are cordially invited to worship God with us in spirit and truth. We ask that you surrender your mind, heart, and personal schedule as they may be interrupted by God's plan for you. God ushers in a new spiritual wind that He alone has supernatural power to fulfill.
The Lord ignites a fresh Word daily that brings forth an outpour of the Holy Spirit. This outpour brings to your daily life purpose, which enhances an enjoyable and exceedingly abundant lifestyle.
In the Lord's Presence, you are provoked to receive God's ideas which gives you power to obtain wealth and health, which is in contrast to being unhealthy and living in an impoverished state of mind.
Once again, welcome to Grace Cathedral Ministries website, the city of Sumter, The county, the state, the southeastern region, the nation, and the international kingdom worldwide. A place where your worship experience will be incomparable to where you are in your faith, regardless of your cultural, religious, and socioeconomic status. "You can take your faith to another level in the Lord's presence with us."
Bishop Anthony Gibson was born July 21, 1975 and is the son of Brother Leroy and Evangelist Ella Rea Gibson. Pastor Gibson is married to Lady Chaste'y R. Gibson and they reside in Sumter, SC. They are the proud parents of two sons, Collin Anthony and Corbin Charles.
Bishop Gibson is a graduate of Manning High School and attended Central Carolina Technical College. He is a 2010 graduate of Chapman University School of Theology in Florence, SC, where he earned his Bachelor of Theology. Bishop Gibson is a refined Barber and managed the Distinguished Gentlemen Barber Shop in Manning, SC from 1997 until 2011.
In the Spring of 2000, Bishop Gibson was called into the Ministry by the voice of God. Bishop Gibson was licensed as a minister October 26, 2002, at the consecration and ordination services of Grace Cathedral Christian Fellowship. He was ordained as an Elder in the Spring of 2006. On June 18, 2010, at the Annual "Grace Gathering" Conference in Greenville, SC, Bishop Gibson was installed as Pastor of Grace Cathedral Ministries in Sumter, SC. Bishop Sammy C. Smith is the Founder. Then, on November 5, 2011, Bishop Gibson was appointed by the Board of Bishops of the Grace Cathedral Christian Fellowship movement as "District Overseer” of the Southeastern District, and on June 28, 2013, he was appointed Bishop Designate. Bishop Gibson was consecrated as Jurisdictional Bishop of the Southeastern District on June 20, 2014.
God has opened the door for Bishop Gibson to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ across the nation. He diligently cares for the needs of the Ministry as well as reaching out to the needs of the community. God has given him a burning desire to bring hope and the revelation of God's love to His people.
Bishop Gibson is truly a man about his Father's business as he encourages adults and young people alike to reach all the potential God has given them and to be about "Kingdom Work."
First Lady Chaste'y Rayford-Gibson is a native of Sumter, SC. She is a graduate of Charleston Southern University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Therapy.
She has intensive studies in voice, violin and string bass. First Lady Chaste’y Rayford-Gibson resides in Sumter, SC and is married to Bishop Anthony Gibson. They are the proud parents of two sons, Collin Anthony and Corbin Charles. First Lady Gibson was ordained Elder June 18, 2014. She currently serves as the Youth Director and Choral Director for Grace Cathedral Ministries in Sumter, South Carolina and the National Youth President of the Grace Cathedral Christian Fellowship, Inc. First Lady Gibson has a passion for youth and has served youth in ministry for over fourteen years.
First Lady Gibson is the String Orchestra Program Instructor for Williamsburg County School District. Before working with Williamsburg County Schools, First Lady Gibson was a Music Therapist for The Ark Alzheimer’s Unit in Cayce, SC. Along with working for the public school system, she also is the owner and operator of Music & Me Studios in Sumter, SC. First Lady Gibson is a member of several organizations and associations, including the National Association of Women’s Business Owner’s. In its tenth year of operation, Music & Me Studios employs seven and provides private and group instruction to adults and children in brass, woodwinds, percussion, piano, strings, guitar and voice. The motto “Note by Note Transforming Lives”, Music & Me Studios will provided its first set of summer instruction in 2014 through the Estelle Rayford Empowerment Foundation for the Arts. The Foundation was founded in memory of First Lady Gibson’s grandmother and first piano teacher. When time permits, First Lady Gibson enjoys traveling and conducting Choral Workshops for churches across SC, NC, FL and GA.
First Lady Gibson is also a Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. She is the CEO of the Leading Ladies and travels speaking to women about the Empowered Woman "Beautiful Inside Out" Psalm 139:14
First Lady Gibson was a very energetic student at Charleston Southern University. A member of various clubs and organizations, she was very active in the Student Government Association and a Charter Member of the CSU Marching Band. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. She was also employed by Residential Life as a Resident Assistant for two years. In 1997, First Lady Gibson was crowned CSU Miss Homecoming Queen. She also won the titles of Miss Charleston Southern University 1998 and Miss Columbia 2000. She was a Top Ten Contestant in the Miss South Carolina Pageant in 1998 and a Semi Finalist in 2000.
Taking all of her life experiences she reaches out to young people encouraging them to always strive for excellence. Her personal motto “And this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith” 1 John 5:4
The Lord answered me and, said, ''Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that read it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry wait for it; because it will, surely come, it will not tarry" . Habakkuk 2:2-3
Grace Cathedral is a God-centered, purpose driven, multi-dimensional ministry. Its mandate, is to ''Reaching the Lost at any Cost. To do this, we must arm ourselves for this task by work, preparation, excellence and integrity. We must reach the world by reaching homes, neighborhoods, communities, our city, county, state, region, and the kingdom globally.
Ministry
The purpose of this ministry is to equip the believer for quality service for the kingdom.
This is done through Bible study, prayer, the assembling of ourselves together to hear the word of God preached and taught, to develop Godly principals, to produce God fearing, spirit led believers and to effectively promote the cause of Christ.. This is the first step to realizing this great vision.
Total Vision
The vision that God has given Apostle Sammy C. Smith is to pastor thousands, evangelize millions, and reach billions. This is not a small vision by any means. We are to have proper facilities to house all of the outreach.
Ministry of Help
Job Location Agency will provide job training, application and resume preparation. The ministry will be staffed with highly trained employees.
Feeding and Clothing Facility: This facility will be able to provide clothing and food for the hungry. Special emphasis will be to those who have been overlooked and lost in the system
Home for Battered and Unwed Mother: This home will house unwed mothers and their children. Trained personnel will be available to minister to the needs of these women. There will also be a twenty-four hour crisis hotline with trained staff to minister to those women who call.
Single Parent Ministry: Ministry oriented and trained personnel will be available to counsel single parents.
Alcohol and Drug Abuse: Counselors will be available to minister to the needs of persons afflicted by alcoholism and drugs
Homeless Shelter and Housing 'Referral: -The ministry will own and operate apartment complexes and shelters for the destitute and battered. Trained staff will be available to assist and provide them with alternate ways of dealing with problems in society. Offices will be located with tour facilities, along with personnel.
Educational
Grace Cathedral Christian Academy: This academy will be from kindergarten through twelfth grade. This will be an accredited Christian Academy with the state-of-the-art equipment, including computer center, etc. Qualified staff will be available to instruct our students.
Day Care Center: This center will be available for infants through elementary school children. After school care will also be provided. A full tutorial program will be implemented to assist our students.
Family Life Center-This center provide sports such as baseball, basketball, football, etc. The facility will also included a gym and weight training room. Trained personnel: will be expected to complete the orientation developmental training provided by the ministry.
Library and Bookstore-A full service library and bookstore along with research and reference materials.
Financial Development Services
A NCUSIF insured Christian Credit Union will be established for banking purposes and will be a lending institution to members only. Budgeting and credit counseling services will also be available.
Radio and Television Ministry
Twenty-four hour radio and satellite television will be operated by the ministry along with a twenty-four hour call in prayer line with trained Christian Counselors.
Grace Hall
A mall owned and operated by Grace Cathedral will contain restaurants and retail stores for the conveniences of our supporters.
Transportation Ministry
We plan to purchase a full size charter bus and a number of 15 passenger vans. We currently have a 24-passenger bus and three 15 passenger vans.
This vision was revealed to the Pastor and founder of the Grace Cathedral Ministries. We pray that those who read it will run with it.
Thank you for continually keeping us in your prayers. God Bless You.
Respectfully submitted
Sammy C. Smith
Founder and Pastor
Grace Cathedral Ministries
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