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We are excited about life and serving God. We both have had lots of great people invest into our lives over the years that have given us a desire for revival. I am 5th generation apostolic and thankful for the investment of my family. Both of my Grandfathers are apostolic preachers and have greatly impacted my life. Growing up I was able have Rev. Stan Gleason and Rev. Terry Black as my Pastors and they forever changed my life and ministry. Lisa was raised in a home that placed ministry as an important thing. Her Dad and Mom both involved in various ministries and now Pastoring in Waupaca, WI. Lisa was raised to be involved in the work of God. Pastor Jack Yonts II and Sis. Yonts left a lasting impression into her ministry.

 

Our paths cross while we were attending Gateway College of Evangelism. After graduation I was licensed in the Mississippi district where I assisted at the First UPC Church in Raymond, MS. Lisa and I got married in Oct. 2002.We ministered in the church in Raymond and evangelized over the next year and half.

God lead us to Athens, Alabama in August of 2004. We were elected as Assistant to the Pastor, Youth Pastor and Music Director. During our years on staff at First Church Athens we were able to invest in many areas of ministry and learn so much from Pastor RC Craft.

 

Rylee Cooper, our son arrived in April 2006. God showed us his awesome power in our son's life and the doctors have no other choice other than to call him a miracle. Our years in Athens, AL God gave us another family, First Church.

 

After assisting the Alabama youth department with promotions and as a section 2 youth director I was elected as the Alabama District Youth Secretary in April 2008 and continue to serve the great state of Alabama.

 

Late in 2008 after months of prayer, we followed God's voice and made the decision to evangelize full-time. So, in February 2009 we launched out in to this new area of ministry. We have seen God do many great things this past year and excited about what God is going to do in 2010. We are REACHING FORTH and pressing towards the mark. And we believe you can experience Apostolic power in your everyday life.

 

We have a passion to see this generation experience true life change and experience everything God has for them. Through music, preaching and teaching we want to share the REACHING FORTH concept to this generation.

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Pastor RC Craft (256)232-7710 Athens, AL

Rev. James Nations (601)857-5532 Raymond, MS

Pastor Terry Black (901)753-6115 Memphis, TN

Pastor Dan Sharp (920)734-5588 Menasha, WI

Pastor Mike Conn Topeka, KS

Evangelist Tim Greene (404) 304-7629 Atlanta, GA

Rev. David Tipton 601.857.5532 Grenada, MS
Rev. Daniel Flemming 515.232.2515 Ames, IA
Rev. Kenny Grant 281.421.5778 Baytown, TX
Rev. Carlos Saddler 615.223.1222 Smyrna, TN

Phone: 256.431.0584

E-Mail:

   Ryan: thevanderfords@juno.com

    Lisa: Lisajoyv@juno.com 

Mailing Address:

   PO Box 1644

   Athens, AL 35612

 
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