ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
Archbishop Dr. William Sterling Spain was the Establishmentarian and Senior Pastor of The Glorious Church Inc., in the city of Raleigh, NC. Bishop Spain was a spiritual motivator who was astute in the Word of God. He led by example and served as a father to many recognized pastors and church leaders. Bishop Spain was the Founder and Presiding Prelate of the International Council of Pentecostal Ministries, Inc., which connects several Christian organizations nation- wide. Bishop Spain was also the Founder of the International Alliance of Bishops which is also housed in the city of Raleigh.
Bishop Spain began his ministry at the age of fifteen, and throughout his ministerial career, performed the work of an Evangelist and established numerous churches and ministries throughout Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. In 1985, he and his wife, the late Elder Deloris Spain, began The Glorious Church with its first services being held in Garner, North Carolina. In 1989, the Lord directed him to relocate the church to the capital city of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Since that time, The Glorious Church grown, evolved, reproduced, and served as the headquarters church for the ICOPM. Bishop Spain was consecrated to the office of Bishop on May 21, 1994. He received his Doctorate of Ministry from Logos International College and Seminary in March 1998, and later served as the Director of Missions for Logos. In March 2005, he received his Doctorate of Divinity from Christ United Theological School. Because of his God-inspired passion for missions and church growth, Bishop Spain conducted both local and international church growth leadership seminars, as well as mission outreach efforts locally and overseas.
In 2011, Bishop Spain was joined in holy matrimony to his beautiful bride, First Lady Regina H. Spain. Lady Regina, a New Jersey native, joined hands with him and took on the burden and responsibility to help win souls for the Kingdom. Together, they have four children and three grandchildren. The influence of Bishop Spain's ministry reached the International level, touching Zimbabwe, South Africa, and the West Indies. Bishop Spain was a spiritual father, mentor, and overseer to several local and International Ministries. He will be greatly missed.
Bishop Spain began his ministry at the age of fifteen, and throughout his ministerial career, performed the work of an Evangelist and established numerous churches and ministries throughout Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. In 1985, he and his wife, the late Elder Deloris Spain, began The Glorious Church with its first services being held in Garner, North Carolina. In 1989, the Lord directed him to relocate the church to the capital city of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Since that time, The Glorious Church grown, evolved, reproduced, and served as the headquarters church for the ICOPM. Bishop Spain was consecrated to the office of Bishop on May 21, 1994. He received his Doctorate of Ministry from Logos International College and Seminary in March 1998, and later served as the Director of Missions for Logos. In March 2005, he received his Doctorate of Divinity from Christ United Theological School. Because of his God-inspired passion for missions and church growth, Bishop Spain conducted both local and international church growth leadership seminars, as well as mission outreach efforts locally and overseas.
In 2011, Bishop Spain was joined in holy matrimony to his beautiful bride, First Lady Regina H. Spain. Lady Regina, a New Jersey native, joined hands with him and took on the burden and responsibility to help win souls for the Kingdom. Together, they have four children and three grandchildren. The influence of Bishop Spain's ministry reached the International level, touching Zimbabwe, South Africa, and the West Indies. Bishop Spain was a spiritual father, mentor, and overseer to several local and International Ministries. He will be greatly missed.
God Never Wastes An Experience
"Nothing that you've experienced in life is wasted, whether your experiences are good or bad. God will use every experience to develop you to do great exploits in Him. In my life, I've learned some valuable lessons through my positive and negative experiences as well. I've made some wise decisions and I've also made some foolish mistakes along the way. I've made a conscience choice to reveal my wounds so others can be free. I share candidly my experiences of failure and triumphs through over 50 years in the ministry" ~ Archbishop William S. Spain
