Bishop Lois M. Sharpe
Bishop Sharpe is the daughter of our late Founder, Prophetess Mattie J. Bernikow-Bass, and the late Mr. Joseph Sharpe. For several years, she had the privilege of working closely in the ministry with her mother. In later years she served as the Associate Pastor of the Seed of Abraham.
On January 6, 2008, Associate Pastor Lois M. Sharpe was formally installed by Bishop S. D. Leffall as the Pastor and Overseer of this great work and all associated ministries throughout the United States and Central Africa.
Bishop Sharpe served our country as a flight orderly in the United States Navy and received an honorable discharge. She retired from United Airlines after 27 years of service in various positions. Bishop Sharpe enjoys traveling, enjoys good food, and has a great sense of humor.
Yet nothing more describes Bishop Sharpe than her love for the things of God. All that is under the umbrella of this ministry celebrate the Christ that lives inside of our Pastor, Bishop Lois M. Sharpe. She embraces Holiness as a lifestyle. She boldly declares that Jesus is the only way, the importance of God’s Word and the need to be filled with the Holy Ghost.
Apostle Karon L. Williams
Apostle Williams was saved and filled with the Holy Spirit while a teenager under the ministry of her parents Pastors Russell and Ernestine Williams. She was ordained in 1982 and later pastored the church. She acknowledged her apostolic ministry in 2004.
Apostle Williams uses her teaching and musical gifts in whatever tasks the Lord leads her to perform. This work includes overseeing and establishing ministries, pastoral work, youth evangelism, teaching for new ministers and new converts, and many guest speaker appearances both in the United States and abroad.
Apostle Williams holds Be Renewed healing services bringing the power of God in to heal all manner of sickness and disease. Her creativity as a gospel songwriter is showcased during anointed praise and worship presentations and she has recorded songs to share.
“He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.”
Psalm 107:20
You can see Apostle Karon Williams in the streaming of Sunday services on Facebook Live and on the SOA YouTube channel.
Elder William U. Jones
Elder Jones has a lengthy history of serving in the church and in the community. Ordained as a minister of the gospel in 1981, he later held positions in music and youth camp at SOA. In 2001 he pastored Blessed Assurance Church where many souls were delivered.
In 2015 Elder Jones became an Associate Pastor at SOA where he may be seen conducting the service, playing the organ, or preaching a message.
Elder Jones continues his ministry in the community by praying for the sick and bereaved families and with those requesting prayer, providing the message of faith, hope, and deliverance through Jesus Christ. He prepares food for needy families and first responders.
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things.“
Romans 8:31-32(NKJV)
“Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.”
Psalms 37:4 (NKJV)
Pastor Jones’ motto: How can I be a blessing to someone today?
Evangelist Mary Bingham
Evangelist and Associate Pastor Mary Bingham operates in the office of Evangelist and Teacher under the power of the Holy Ghost. She has served in ministry for over 50 years. Her passion is to witness people being set free by the power of God and to encourage healing and deliverance through God’s Word and love.
Pastor Bingham ministered for many years at many of Washington’s Correctional Facilities as a worship service group leader. Pastor Bingham was the founding Pastor of Faith Missions Ministries. She has an Associate of Arts Degree in Theology and has ministered on travels in the United States and in Africa. Pastor Mary’s love of teaching the word continues with a young adult bible study and new converts’ class at SOA.
Over the years Pastor Bingham witnessed the work of the Holy Spirit through her obedience to speak in faith and prayer. She has witnessed many miraculous recoveries by persons in perilous situations. Mary’s intense love for God inspires her to submit herself to Him daily, grow in His Word, and serve others as the Holy Spirit leads.
Elder L. Bruce Evans
Elder Bruce Evans is an Associate Pastor at the Seed of Abraham Pentecostal Church (SOA) in Renton WA. He supports the leadership of Bishop Lois M. Sharpe in many ways, including praying with the sick, following up on outreach contacts, and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.
L. Bruce Evans grew up in Seattle, where he attended God’s Pentecostal Temple with his family. His parents Larry and Frances Evans were ministers, living holy, with prayer and faith illustrating trust in Jesus. Bruce came to realize the value of their lifestyle and accepted Jesus as his personal Savior.
Elder Evans stands on the Word of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He was ordained at SOA as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ on June 12, 2011, under the leadership of Bishop Lois Sharpe.
Elder Evans performs many tasks behind the scenes; he also conducts services and preaches. You can see him in the streaming of Sunday services on Facebook Live and on the SOA YouTube channel.
“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live.”
Deuteronomy 30:19