Pastor Alvin Gills is a native Houstonian born and raised in the heart of Fifth Ward, Texas. A 22 year incumbent retired Houston Police Officer, Alvin has been married for thirty-one years to the beautiful, creative and anointed soul mate Minister Alma L. Gills. She too is also a retired 22 year tenured Houston Police Officer. This marriage is blessed with two daughters, Youth Ministers Ariell L. and Alnae’ L. Gills. December 10, 2000, Alvin preached his first sermon at the Second Mt. Olive Baptist Church under Pastor Arthur Ray Young and was classified a Licensed Minister. In 2005, A Child Is Born Church ministry originated in the house of Alvin and Alma Gills. God gave Pastor Gills the vision of the Labor of Love Christian Fellowship Church. Being obedient to God’s instructions, A Labor of Love Christian Fellowship Church was birthed on January 14, 2007 and Rev. Alvin Gills was formally installed as Pastor Alvin William Gills, Founder of A Labor of Love Christian Fellowship Church. He conducts religious worship and performs other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith and provides spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to the members and the community.
Dr. Pastor Alvin W. Gills is a member of the Potter’s House International Pastoral Alliance (PHIPA) under the leadership of Bishop T. D. Jakes. PHIPA is a multicultural fellowship of economically diverse coalition of Christian pastors that recognize the need for covenant fathering.
Organization of Ministries
GREETERS MINISTRY
Mission is to welcome the guest by positively displaying the love of Christ in our church, fostering warmth, kindness, and an inclusive helpful spirit to all who enter through our doors.
Ministry Leader: Deaconess Stephanie Jones
Email: hongryjones@earthlink.net
Telephone: 713-826-8385
NEW MEMBERS MINISTRY
The mission is to welcome, direct, and provide support (new membership welcome package, orientation scheduling, continual telephone contact informing them of Church events and absentee follow-ups).
Ministry Leaders:
Pastor, Dr. Alvin Gills Sister Janete Reason
Email: laboroflove6@aol.com Email: janetereason@gmail.com
Telephone Number: 281-635-8789 Telephone Number: 832-439-3159
Sister Crystalyn Robinson
Email: crystalyn_robinson@yahoo.com
Telephone Number: 832-439-1364
MEN’S MINISTRY – (MEN OF INTERGITY)
To empower men to stand in the gap in families, church, and community by serving, protecting, leading and mentoring by the guidance of God’s Word.
Ministry Leaders:
Deacon Eddie Jones Deacon Vergus Davis
Email: hongryjones@earthlink.net Email: sr@hotmail.com
Telephone Number: 713-826-8384 Telephone Number: 713-569-1847
Deacon Steven Stewart Brother Carl Rogers
Email: stevenstewart247@comcast.net Email: musiciqman@gmail.com
Telephone Number: 713-419-9659 Telephone Number: 713-248-3291
We will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Acts 6:4 10
ORIENTATION CLASS INSTRUCTORS
Give inspired and spirit-led study of God’s word so that the body of Christ is prepared too actively
serve and support the Labor of Love Ministry.
Ministry Leader: Evangelist Mary Byers Sister Crystalyn Robinson
Email: byershouston@aol.com Email: crystalyn_robinson@yahoo.com
Telephone Number: 713-538-4249 Telephone Number: 832-439-1364
MEDIA MINISTRY
To handle communication outlets or tools used to store and deliver information or data.
Ministry Leaders:
Brother James Wyatt Sister Dr. Cherise Johnson
Email: jwyatt@yahoo.com Email: cajohnson2@aldineisd.org
Telephone Number: 281-745-3798 Telephone Number: 281-910-2186
Deacon Steven Stewart Brother Derrick Adams
Email: stevenstewart247@comcast.net Email: adamsdr20@gmail.com
Telephone Number: 713-419-9659 Telephone Number: 832-896-7489
Brother James & Sister Janete Reason
Email: janetereason@gmail.com
Email: jamesreason@gmail.com
Telephone Number: 832-439-3159
WARRIORS FOR CHRIST MINISTRY (WFC)
A spirit filled ministry that reaches out to individuals, by helping them with being spiritual warriors. The mission is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Ministry Leaders:
Rev. Mickel McKinley Rev. Ron Greely
Email: mickelandannie@gmail.com Email: r.greely@aol.com
Telephone Number: 832-834-0599 Telephone Number: 409-951-0124
We will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Acts 6:4 11
MARRIAGE MINISTRY
To provide marriage coaching, program services and community accountability to strengthen and save marriages, while moving both husband and wives into a closer intimate relationship with God and each other. All while promoting a biblical view of sacrifice, unity, love, respect and order in the marriage.
Ministry Leaders:
Pastor, Dr. Alvin Gills Brother James & Sister Janete Reason
Email: laboroflove6@aol.com Email: jamesreason@gmail.com
Telephone Number: 281-635-8789 Email: janetereason@gmail.com
Telephone Number: 832-439-3159
Deacon & Deaconess Eddie & Stephanie Jones
Email: hongryjones@earthlink.net
Telephone Numbers: Deacon Eddie Jones: 713-826-8384 &
Deaconesses Stephanie Jones: 281-581-2042
SINGLES MINISTRY
To help single men and women stand steadfast in their heart having no necessity for defilement; teaching them to exercise power over their will and giving them opportunities to pursue a greater relationship with Christ during their state of singleness by sharing corporately.
Ministry Leader: Sister Cheryl Glover
Email: a_diva72@yahoo.com
Telephone Number: 281-248-7191
WOMEN MINISTRY – (WOMEN OF DISTINCTION)
Our mission is to support women in their daily walk with Christ; leading to victorious lives through
encouragement, fellowship with other Christian women, and groups to support specific needs.
Ministry Leader: Lady Dr. Alma Gills
Email: laboroflove6@aol.com
Telephone Number: 281-204-7071
SENIORS MINISTRY
Is to serve the spiritual and emotional needs of the elderly living in nursing homes, long-term care centers or at home.
Ministry Leader: Lady Dr. Alma Gills
Email: laboroflove6@aol.com
Telephone Number: 281-204-7071
YOUTH MINISTRY
To encourage youth to develop and nurture a relationship with God. Engage the young people with stories and activities about God. Inspiring youth to live radical for Jesus and to be tomorrow’s world-changers for Christ.
Ministry Leaders:
Sister Alnae Wyatt Sister Marquita Williams
Email: alnaegills@gmail.com Email: queenmarquita@yahoo.com
Telephone Number: 713-444-5739 Telephone Number: 832-841-1027
Deaconess Cathey Stewart Sister Maritha Green
Email: swstewart220@comcast.net Email: marithagreen07@gmail.com
Telephone Number: 713-419-7183 Telephone Number: 713-492-5318
Sister Annie McKinley
Email: annie.mckinley17@gmail.com
Telephone Number: 832-563-6653
MUSIC DEPARTMENT MINISTRY
To sing praises to our Lord and Savior ushering the Holy Spirit through songs and dance and saturate the sanctuary with praise and worship.
Ministry Leader: Brother James Reason
Email: jamesreason@gmail.com
Telephone Number: 832-541-4468
Ministry Leader: Brother Lloyd Johnson
Telephone Number: 281-409-8560
KONNECT 4 YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
Is to cultivate and educate young adults and give them the opportunity to connect with God through worship
fellowship, service and witness, while connecting with others, and the church.
Ministry Leaders:
Sister Ariell Ramsey Sister Cherise Johnson
Email: gillsariell8@gmail.com Email: cajohnson2@aldineisd.org
Telephone Number: 713-851-8577 Telephone Number: 281-910-2186
Sister Janete Reason
Email: janetereason@gmail.com
Telephone Number: 832-439-3159
LIFELINE MINISTRY
Is a prayer line to glorify God through intercessory prayer? Encourage the lost, the saved, and the sick be it physically, emotionally and/or spiritually.
Ministry Leader: TBA
Email:
Telephone Number:
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY
Is to support and care for the Pastor by providing financial support, accountability, respect and through submission of the congregation to the Word of God.
Ministry Leaders:
Sister DeAndrea Williams Evangelist Mary Byers
Email: deandrwillia@aol.com Email: byershouston@aol.com
Telephone Number: 409-996-1293 Telephone Number: 713-538-4249
