Pastor Michael Gist is a North Carolinian and former Marine, along with his wife Stephanie are passionate about the ministry work that is going on in their community. Their hearts are infused with love to touch the world by impacting people. They have been serving the St. Pauls area since 2012. Pastor Michael preaches and teaches with conviction, passion, and faith in Jesus Christ.

The Life Center is a multi-cultural church in the southern North Carolina area. After eighty-eight years, the church campus was relocated onto a twenty-nine-acre tract. Our pastor considers the cause of this growth to ordinary people that desire to accomplish extraordinary things for the Kingdom work of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Michael ministers by pouring his heart out to people from all walks of life. His hope is to see as many people receive eternal life before the return of our Lord. He spends much of his time being a servant and leading The Life Center in the demonstration of God’s grace.

I would personally like to welcome you! You are truly welcome in this place of Worship, where Jesus Christ is Lord over all and God the Father reigns supreme. We hope that you will join us regularly and if you don’t have a home church, you have a direct invitation from me to come and be part of our church family. May God bless you this day and his Holy Spirit fill your hearts with gladness.