Bishop Anthony Willis
He was born and raised a native of Oakland, California. His godly parents, the late Superintendent A. D. and State Supervisor Martha F. Willis, biblically trained him in the word. Although he desired a football career, God orchestrated a different plan for his life. Even as a young man, he faithfully worked with his father in many areas of the church. In the likeness of David who played his instrument until devils had to flee, Rev. Willis skillfully played his six string lead guitar. There were times when his guitar was the only instrument to enhance the service, but he played as though it were a symphony.
Rev. Anthony Willis served as Junior Pastor for approximately 3 years. The youth were motivated and on fire for God. He would have the young people stay for all night tarry service every 3rd Friday night. Although there were times the youth wanted to go home, through their obedience many were saved and filled with the Holy Ghost. In 1989, Superintendent A. D. Willis’ health continued to fail and Rev. Anthony Willis became Co-Pastor. He worked diligently with the faithful and committed Assistant Pastor, Elder Willie Darden. After the demise of Superintendent A. D. Willis, the late Bishop German R. Ross appointed Rev. Anthony Willis as Pastor. During his tenure in the Church of God in Christ he served jurisdictionally in several capacities, which included: Y.P.W.W. President, State Adjutancy, State Secretary and Chairman of the Board. Most recently, he served as Administrative Assistant to the honorable Prelate, Bishop Donald R. Murray. Rev. Anthony Willis has a ministry that reaches far beyond denominational barriers. He has traveled throughout the United States proclaiming the gospel of Christ. In 2002, he received the opportunity to spread the gospel in several parts of Africa. Through his visit many souls were set free and a church was added to the fellowship.
Dr. Laural Ann Lee
She is a chosen vessel for the work of the ministry to declare the power of God in truth for the total deliverance of man, woman, boy, or girl. This vessel is directed and moved by the Holy Ghost, to bring the will of God into operation for the benefit of God’s people. Bold! She is enough not to back down when God has revealed his will. A worker need not be ashamed because the Holy Ghost reveals the hidden treasure of the word to her, before coming into full-time ministry in 1999. She surrendered her life to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ September 1990, under the leadership of Bishop Burns of Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Church. God begin to use her in the Ministry of Administration and Helps in 1995. She has assisted other ministries in organizing and coordination retreats, luncheons, musicals, revivals, and other anointed events. Through these events it has been her desire for all of God’s people to be blessed just as God has blessed her. Her love for God’s people has given her the willingness to yield to God’s call. April 2000 she was licensed and Ordained by the United Outreach Ministry Int. November 2004 she was honored with a Honorary Doctorial Degree of Ministry, from Bellgrove Theological Seminary College. Dr. Lee is the founder and CEO of God’s Children of Fire Ministries. She is the President of the Yada Yada Prayer Group of Northern California. Dr. Lee has Evangelized throughout the United States doing revivals, conferences, retreats. God has anointed her prophetically as a Battering Ram, to use her in the areas of Teaching, Healing, and Deliverance. Through trials, tribulation, and some Error, God has equipped her to go into the enemy’s camp to empower the wounded so that they can resist the devil, and the captive shall be set free.
