ABOUT THE PASTORS

       Pastor Cecil L. Gerald is the Senior Pastor and Founder of Trust God Ministries, Inc. home-based in Loris South Carolina. He has served in this position, with his wife, Co-Pastor Vanessa Gerald, since the inception of the church in 2001. He is a man with a God-given vision to reach the world and transform lives by the power of the word of God.

       Pastor Cecil Gerald is anointed to teach and preach the Word of God at a level that all can understand and hear the voice of God speaking directly to them. The eloquence of his anointing reaches out and embraces all echelons of society, challenging believers to live victoriously, grow spiritually, and to know God intimately.

       Pastor Cecil Gerald has been formerly trained at Cathedral Bible College (www.cathedralministries.org) of Myrtle Beach South Carolina. It was here that he earned his degree in theology. Recognizing the importance of education Pastor Cecil Gerald has committed to being a lifetime student. In the month of May of 2007 Pastor Cecil Gerald received his Doctors Degree at the Graduation services of Cathedral Bible College.

      Pastor Cecil Gerald was consecrated as an Apostle in December 2006 by an Apostolic Presbyter Lead by Apostle Joseph L. Prude from Justice International Fellowship of Cleveland Ohio. (www.jlpministries.com) 

      Co-Pastor Vanessa Gerald is an Elder, a First Lady and Co-Founder of Trust God Ministries, Inc. She has been married to Pastor Cecil Gerald since 1989. God has blessed them with two children.

This anointed vessel is recognized by her tenacity to destroy the works of the enemy in the lives of all people. Co-Pastor Vanessa Gerald flows in the ministry of restoration. She is especially sensitive to broken, burden and hurting women. Encouraging them that God is a God of restoration. The Prophetic anointing in her voice has changed the lives of many women and men in the Body of Christ.

Co-Pastor Vanessa Gerald owns her own business and uses it as a tool for ministry. As a successful entrepreneur she demonstrates to other women that in spite of obstacles, women can achieve greatness through Jesus Christ. Her statement of motivation says, “When one knows their limitations they gain power from them. Our limitations activate the power of God in our lives.