Bill and Esther Emmons are the senior ministers of Life Christian Center

Bill and Esther Emmons are the senior pastors of Life Christian Center. International Prophet Bill Hamon called them "..strong prophets ... who will build the church prophetically...with the supernatural...with revelation knowledge...with the miracle and not according to any established pattern or program of man." Bill & Esther have a vision to see this house and those who attend here fully restored, physically healed and totally on fire for God. They have laid a solid foundation of prayer and prophetic worship in this church over the years and hope to build up many leaders for the coming move of God. Their own lives were made whole from places of great brokenness and their vision is to see the same thing happen to those who are placed under their care. God supernaturally brought Bill & Esther together for this purpose and called them as Prophets, Teachers and Pastors. They answer these calls by caring for the sheep here in Johnstown and traveling internationally as God directs. In addition Bill serves as a Prophet with Apostle Rick Callahan as a member of the Apostolic Board of Maranatha Ministerial Fellowship International.

Raymond & Kristen Mace are two of our associate pastors. They are seasoned ministers who carry a great deal of the load of the church. Raymond is our financial administrator and his calling as a prophetic worship leader is building and releasing the flow of God's river in every service. The Mace's provide clear leadership for the church when Pastors Bill and Esther are away. Kristen heads up all our Children's ministries and her vision and insight have made a major difference in this entire area of the church. Together the Maces have had a profound impact on Life Christian Center and it is a joy to embrace them as part of our pastoral team.

The Ryan's pastored a Spirit-filled American Baptist Church in Gloversville, NY for a number of years. In addition George was a school teacher and taught Bible college classes in the Albany area. God led them to step out of the senior pastorate and after looking at a number of local churches found a home at Life Christian Center. George & Lily are seasoned ministers with a call as pillars to lay foundations through solid pastoral and teaching ministry. George and Lily currently teach our "covenant fellowship" (membership) class and our water baptism class. In addition the Ryan's do hospital visitation, prayer visitation, visitor follow-up and oversee all the LIFE groups that meet weekly in area homes. They are true spiritual parents in this house who demonstrate deep love, genuine faithfulness and the heart of Christ to all who come here.