Rev. Christopher Gilmore, AA, BS

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Cor.5:17)

As a native of Camden New Jersey, Pastor Christopher Gilmore has a powerful testimony of redemption, regeneration, restoration and reintegration. After accepting Jesus Christ as his personal savior, Chris realized his purpose in life was to strengthen those who were at the margins of society. As a product of the inner-city Rev. Gilmore understands the plight of the circumstances plaguing urban environments. He believes it is the undertaking of disciples that will cultivate positive relationships between God and humanity. Due to his passion for holistic change, Pastor Chris founded Go and Possess the Land Ministries, an outreach ministry that focuses on evangelizing, educating, and empowering those within the boundaries of Camden City.

Through his involvement in prison ministry Pastor Chris was overtaken with the urgency to assist in the re-entrance of those experiencing isolation from society. As a small business owner Pastor Chris, is diligent in facilitating a work environment consistent with a reintegration model. He seeks to employ persons with criminal background histories as well as to establish mentoring services. He believes as a part of the church, we must offer respect and acceptance to those marginalized in order to acquire and maintain sustainable communities.

Pastor Christopher is the youngest of three children that was raised by his parents Mother Theresa and Brother William Elliotte. He was educated in the Camden Public School System. In furthering his education, he majored in Addictions Counseling at Camden County College. He earned an associate degree in theology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Bible from Lancaster Bible College. He desires to pursue his academic endeavors.

Pastor Chris enjoys spending quality time with the love of his life, Dr. Tiffany and his three adult children. He also prides himself on the work that he does parenting at-risk youth.

Rev. Dr. Tiffany Gilmore, LCSW, MSS, MFT, M.DIV.

Dr. Tiffany Gilmore is a passionate, devoted, and anointed Women of God. With great joy she juggles being a wife, mother, daughter, pastor, therapist, professor, entrepreneur, and friend. Dr. Tiffany met her soul mate Pastor Christopher Gilmore in 1993 and remained friends until their union in 2001. Together they have raised three lovely children.

Rev. Dr. Gilmore has been through many fires in her life and uses her life experience to encourage and strengthen others. Pastor Tiffany brings insight from the perspective of one who has willingly rebelled against God after being violated and marginalized but has ultimately accepted the Holy Spirit’s call. Her powerful testimony of redemption and transformation is proof of God’s love for the lost. After Dr. Tiffany accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, she realized that her gifts were to be used to walk along side and advocate for those who have been victimized and exploited. Her desire is to be instrumental in bringing healing and wholeness to those who are sexually, and emotionally broken. As a faithful servant, Pastor Tiffany answered the call to the preaching ministry in 2000. She has traveled both in the United States and abroad using her gifts. The Lord has used her preaching and prophetic dance.

Pastor Tiffany received both her ministerial diploma and ministerial credentials in 2008 when she graduated from Deliverance Evangelistic Bible Institute. She attended both the University of Arts and Camden County College and obtained an Associates of Arts Degree in Dance. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Urban Ministry Leadership from Geneva College at the Center for Urban Theological Studies. Further, she has also earned a master’s degree in clinical social services from Bryn Mawr College. In 2016 she completed her master’s degree in divinity at Palmer Theological Seminary, the Seminary of Eastern University. In 2020, she furthered her academic accomplishments by earning her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Eastern University where she is now an adjunct professor in their doctoral program.

Dr. Tiffany is a highly sought after speaker that integrates theology, psychology, and social justice to provide holistic healing.

Rev. Dr. Inez Shanks, BS, MLS, M.Div., D.Min Overseer

“Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15)

The late Rev. Dr. Inez E. Shanks was the wife to her beloved husband David. She was also the mother of three wonderful children, and the grandmother of nine. Rev. Dr. Shanks answered the call to preach and teach the Gospel in 1995, and was ordained several years later based on the words of Jesus Christ in Luke 4:18-19”The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the broken-hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised. To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.”

The nature of Rev. Inez Shanks’ ministry has been established from Micah 6:8 “To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God,” which has piloted the foundation, development, and establishment of Grace of God Ministries that essentially focuses on those who are hurting and marginalized. Out of Rev. Shanks’ compassion this ministry aspires to aid in needs of those physically, mentally, and spiritually wounded. Through Grace of God Ministries Rev. Shanks’ mission is to bring deliverance, healing, comfort, and restoration with holistic guidance and support. Her vision is to expose the devices of the enemy, tear down strongholds and demolish yokes, so individuals can be freed and healed. She is equipped with the spiritual armor of God and battles through her preaching, workshops, and intercessory prayer.

The nature of Rev. Dr. Inez Shanks’ ministry was established from Micah 6:8 “To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God,” which piloted the foundation, development, and establishment of Grace of God Ministries that essentially focuses on those who are hurting and marginalized. Out of Rev. Dr. Shanks’ compassion this ministry aspires to aid in needs of those physically, mentally, and spiritually wounded. Through Grace of God Ministries Rev. Shanks’ mission is to bring deliverance, healing, comfort, and restoration with holistic guidance and support. Her vision was to expose the devices of the enemy, tear down strongholds and demolish yokes, so individuals can be freed and healed. She was equipped with the spiritual armor of God and battled through her preaching, workshops, and intercessory prayer.

Rev. Dr. Shanks taught bible study and Evangelical Training Association classes for over twenty years. Her ministry has provided knowledge of God’s Word at various levels as well as a wide range of ages. Her love for Christ and God’s created beings led her to minister in various areas of missions and outreach. She used her gifting for the coordination of family ministries as well as provided pastoral care through chaplaincy. She served as the Overseer at New Life in Christ Holistic Ministries from conception, where she used her gifting to preach, teach, for pastoral care, and church administration.

Her academic credentials include a Bachelor degree of Science in Business Administration from Rutgers University School of Business Camden, NJ. She continued her education by earning a master’s degree in liberal studies from Rutgers University Graduate School Camden, NJ. She attended Philadelphia Biblical University Graduate School Langhorne, Pa where she was awarded an academic scholarship in her focus on Organizational Leadership. Dr. Shanks earned a master’s degree of Divinity from Palmer Theological Seminary King of Prussia, Pa where she received the Brauch Scholarship and became a seminary representative in the Inter-Seminary Seminar for the Philadelphia area. She was also a student body representative for Palmer Theological Seminary at the Presidential Inauguration of Eastern University. In 2019, Dr. Shanks earned her doctorate in ministry from Palmer Theological Seminary. Her legacy continues to live on!