Greater Memphis Pentecostal AsseMBly
Our Leadership Team
Pastor Joseph and
Lady Joyce Liphford
Pastor Joseph Liphford is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is a retired Master SGT USMC, also Sears and Consolidated Personnel Corp. retiree. He attended Boston College, is a graduate of Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, IL, and former president and CEO of Liphford Enterprize. He has been married to Lady Joyce Liphford for 39 years; they have two daughters: Angela Martin (Marcus) and Porshia Brooks (Michael) and two grandsons, Micah 6, and Greyson 13 months. Jeremiah 3:15 says, “Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you on knowledge and understanding." This is the desire and passion of Pastor Liphford.
Pastor Mary Wilson
901-351-9869
Pastor Mary Wilson serves as our Benevolence Pastor and is dedicated to growing Greater Memphis Pentecostal Assembly. Her goal is to reach and bring as many souls to Christ as possible. Pastor Wilson was licensed in 2008 by Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. A retiree of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, she is the proud mother of five children, eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. In addition to spending her downtime with family, she enjoys crocheting and shopping.
Pastor Alvin Ray and
First Lady Carla Hopson Ray
901-409-3480
Senior Pastor Alvin Ray and First Lady Carla Hopson Ray are dedicated to the congregational life for the members of Greater Memphis Pentecostal Assembly. Pastor Ray was licensed in 2008 by Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW). In his professional career, Pastor Ray is the President & CEO at Metro Appraisal Company and President of ABS Health & Beauty Corporation. Pastor Ray and Lady Ray are the proud parents of two adult children.
Pastor Lodean and
Lady Annie Glenn
901-240-1038
Pastor Lodean and Lady Annie Glenn serve in the Teaching and Finance Ministries in addition to organizing volunteer service. Pastor Glenn is also the church administrator and Chairman of the Board. Pastor Glenn received his license in 2008 from Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW). In their professional lives, they are the principals and founders of Alpha Omega Bail Bond Company Inc. since 1994. The philosophy of Pastor and Lady Glenn is to lead by example and walk by faith. They are the proud parents of seven children and thirteen grandchildren.