Bishop Ron M. Gibson
Bishop Ron M. Gibson
Pastor Ron Gibson is one of the most dynamic and anointed preachers of our time, sharing the gospel with electrifying presentation, communicating with unmistakable clarity, and challenging believer’s to Live In Fullness Everyday. His message presents uncompromising truths with a unique style that reaches far into the hearts of listeners of young and old, of all ethnic origins.
Pastor Gibson is God’s visionary for Life Church Of God In Christ, located in Riverside, CA. His consistent obedience to God has taken the Life congregation from glory to glory. The membership has grown from 9 in 1987 to 4,500 and growing. During these years, Pastor Gibson’s uncompromising and bold teaching of God’s Word has changed the lives of people both at Life and around the world.
To accommodate the tremendous growth of church membership, several building expansion plans have been realized under the direction of Pastor Gibson. From the 150-seat chapel in 1987, he built a 700-seat sanctuary in 1993; added classroom trailer facilities; purchased a 10-bedroom house for ministry outreach expansion, and most recently in 2002, acquired 23 additional acres of land for future ministry developments.
Educationally, Pastor Gibson has earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Management from Southern California College (S.C.C.) in Costa Mesa, CA. In 2003, an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree was conferred upon Pastor Gibson from Saint Thomas Christian College in Jacksonville, Florida.
Pastor Gibson has been happily married to the lovely LaVette D. Gibson since 1981. The couple celebrated their 25th anniversary in December 2006 and continue to enjoy life as husband and wife.
He has served the ministry on local and national levels. He is the Founder & President of the Annual Koinonia Conference, Founder & CEO of the Life Net Community Development Corporation, and Founder & CEO of Life Christian Academy – Life’s school of excellence.
Pastor Gibson also serves the Churches Of God In Christ, Inc., in the following capacities: one of the Administrative Assistant’s to the Jurisdictional Prelate of Southern California Jurisdiction One, member of the National Constitutional Commission Committee, and Vice-Chairman of the General Pastors & Elder’s Council.
Pastor Gibson has conducted soul-stirring revivals and crusades throughout Southern California, the United States, and abroad. Many are blessed through various conferences hosted by Pastor Gibson, and generations are changed because of his passion and devotion to Christ. Through his ministry, people are discovering their destiny and purpose.
He has impacted the lives of millions and influenced the spiritual growth of Christians as well through our television ministry “Living In Fullness Everyday,” presently airing throughout the United States, the Armed Forces, Nigeria, Multicultural Africa countries and adjacent islands. He is one of today’s greatest gospel preachers with a ministry, which crosses all denominational lines.
Pastor Gibson’s messages are available in a plethora of video and audio series. Some of his most powerful messages include “God’s Got A Plan”, “Transitions”, and “Send Judah First”.
The objective and burden of the ministry is first, to assist believers in experiencing an abundant life in Christ: body, soul, and spirit. Secondly, the vision is evangelistic — seeking to win the lost by every available means.