Meet Our Leaders

Apostle Ernest Gwinn III

Apostle Ernest Gwinn III is an affirmed Apostle, visionary leader, author, and the founding pastor of The Church of Glory in Eight Mile, Alabama. With more than two decades of experience in Apostolic and Prophetic Ministry, Apostle Gwinn has dedicated his life to advancing the Kingdom of God, equipping believers, and cultivating spiritual maturity through sound biblical teaching, prophetic impartation, and apostolic leadership.

As the founder of The Church of Glory, Apostle Gwinn carries a passion for developing believers, strengthening the local church, and raising up individuals who are committed to fulfilling their God-given purpose. His ministry is marked by a commitment to the Word of God, the operation of the gifts of the Spirit, and the transformative power of prayer and intercession.

Recognizing the importance of equipping and developing prophetic voices, Apostle Gwinn established the Dunamis School of the Prophetic, where individuals are trained and equipped to grow in their understanding of the prophetic ministry and operate with greater biblical understanding, spiritual discernment, and maturity. Through his teaching, leadership, and ministry initiatives, he continues to invest in the spiritual development of believers and emerging ministry leaders.

Apostle Gwinn is also an accomplished author whose writings offer practical biblical principles for spiritual growth, personal development, and Kingdom advancement.

His commitment to biblical education and ministry development is reflected in his academic accomplishments. Apostle Gwinn is a licensed financial advisor, he holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California Coast University, and an Honorary Doctorate.

Beyond his ministry and professional accomplishments, Apostle Gwinn is a devoted husband and father. He is married to Prophetess Linda Gwinn, and together they are the proud parents of four children: Sarai, Ethan, Zion, and Zoe. His life and ministry reflect a commitment to faith, family, leadership, and the continued advancement of God's Kingdom.

Through his apostolic leadership, prophetic ministry, authorship, and commitment to developing others, Apostle Ernest Gwinn III continues to impact lives and encourage believers to pursue spiritual growth, walk in purpose, and fulfill their divine assignment.

Prophetess Linda Gwinn

Prophetess Linda Gwinn is an affirmed Prophet, visionary leader, mentor, and passionate advocate for the spiritual and personal development of women and youth. Serving as the Elect Lady of The Church of Glory in Eight Mile, Alabama, she labors alongside her husband, Apostle Ernest Gwinn III, the founding pastor, in advancing the work of the Kingdom of God.

With a heart for ministry and a passion for seeing lives transformed, Prophetess Gwinn is committed to preaching, teaching, exhorting, and demonstrating the Word of God. Her ministry encompasses several expressions of worship and service, including praise and worship leadership, songwriting, choreography, exhortation, and health and wellness coaching. Her diverse gifts and assignments reflect her desire to minister to the whole person, encouraging spiritual growth, personal development, and a deeper understanding of one's God-given purpose.

Prophetess Gwinn is the founder of Grace Girl™, further extending her commitment to influencing and inspiring women and young girls across the region and beyond. Through mentorship, self-awareness, and the development of self-confidence, she creates opportunities for women and young people to grow in their understanding of who they are and what they are called to accomplish.

Her ministry has extended beyond the local church, reaching audiences throughout the United States, from coast to coast, as well as internationally in Ghana, West Africa. Known for her passionate delivery, spiritual insight, and practical approach to ministry, Prophetess Gwinn brings messages of hope, deliverance, restoration, and empowerment. Her desire is not simply to inspire people in the moment, but to help rebuild, strengthen, and influence lives through biblical guidance, personal demonstration, and intentional mentorship.

Her creative contributions to ministry are equally noteworthy. She is the founder of Jehovah Riders Dance Ministry, an expression of worship that uses movement and choreography to minister through praise. She has also contributed her voice and songwriting talents to the musical works associated with Apostle Ernest Gwinn III, including the introduction to the audiobook 21 Keys for Successful Living and the theme song "Successful," which she co-wrote. She is also featured in the musical project Free to Worship.

Beyond the platform and her many ministry assignments, Prophetess Gwinn is a devoted wife and mother of four children: Sarai, Ethan, Zion, and Zoe. Her commitment to family, ministry, mentorship, and service reflects her desire to live out the principles she encourages others to embrace.

At the heart of Prophetess Linda Gwinn's ministry is a passion for empowering and impacting today's women for strategic Kingdom purpose. Through her preaching, teaching, mentorship, creative expression, and leadership, she continues to encourage women and young people to discover their identity, develop their gifts, and confidently pursue the purpose for which they were created.

Declaration of Faith 

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to Make Disciples for Jesus Christ 


Vision Statement:

To Equip Disciples, strengthen the family, and the advancement of the Kingdom of God

We believe the Holy Bible is inspired by God (II Timothy 3:16-17) 

  • All of the Bible is true and anyone or anything that does not agree with it is false

  • You cannot use scripture out of context to justify your opinions concerning a particular subject (II Peter 1:20-21)

We believe there is one God, eternally existing through three persons (I John 5:7) 

  • God the Father 

  • God the Son

  • God the Holy Spirit 

We believe in the deity of Christ (John 1:1) 

  • We believe in His virgin birth, (Matthew 1:23)

  • We believe in His atoning death (I  Corinthians 15:14)

  • We believe in His body's resurrection from the grave. (John 20:25-29)

  • We believe in His ascension into Heaven. (Acts 1:9) 

  • We believe in the personal return to the Earth in power and great glory. (Revelation 19:11-16) 

  • We believe in the resurrection, the saved and the lost; the saved unto eternal life, and the lost unto eternal damnation. (Revelation 20:12-15)