Gateway To Heaven Outreach Ministries International Churches, Inc. 

HISTORY 

 

Gateway To Heaven Outreach Ministries International Churches, Inc. was started by “the Holy Spirit” through God’s humble servant, Pastor Almond Dickens, Sr. on September 06, 2019 when Gateway received it’s Employer Identification Number and it’s 501©(3) determination status for exemption from federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501©(3). Pastor Almond Dickens, Sr. previously served at Corinth Baptist Church for fifty-five years; first, under the leadership of the late Rev. L. T. Rice for ten years. And secondly, under the Pastorship of the late Rev. Dr. Roosevelt Dickens, DD (his brother) for forty-five years.   

 

In 1992 Pastor Almond Graduated from Liberty University (formerly Liberty Bible College in Lynchburg, Va.). In 1995 he preached his Trial Sermon. Also in 1995 Pastor Almond Received His Certificate of License to preach the gospel. He was ordained in 2003. Then, in 2018 He Received His Doctor of Theology (From Excellent Word Bible Theological Seminary). Also in 2018 He was Consecrated and Affirmed as Bishop (by Apostle Edward C. Brown). And finally, in 2019 He was Installed as “Pastor”, Gateway To Heaven Outreach Ministries. 

  

Here, at Gateway, we are excited about the new journey God has laid before us. The challenges are great. However, the opportunities are even greater for God’s people here at Gateway To Heaven Outreach Ministries. Remember Lady Hattie Dickens always reminds us of Isaiah 43:18-19: 18 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. A new journey in life is often the beginning of new and exciting adventures. It may include traveling to other places, and it is an opportunity for a fresh start. New Journeys usually require planning, and it begins with the first step of faith that occurs when we overcome what may be stopping us from fulfilling our destiny with God! Judges 18:6 -- 6 The priest told them, “Go in peace. The Lord is watching over the journey you are going on.” 

 

Completed by order of Pastor, Apostle Almond Dickens, Sr.