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PASTOR ANTONIO & LADY MADELEINE SNIPES

Elder Antonio R. Snipes Sr. is the Senior Pastor at Love Christian Center, located at 102 N. Long St. East Spencer, North Carolina. He gave his life to Christ in December, 1996 after a life of battles that he could not win. He was later called into the ministry in 2003 and was licensed and ordained in May, 2011. He later was elevated to Elder in April of 2018.

 

Elder Snipes received ministerial training from Central Carolina Theological School located in Salisbury, North Carolina. In June 2012, he received training through Prepare Enrich in Harrisburg, Pa and earned Certification in Marriage Counseling. He attended More Than Conquerors College in Charlotte, North Carolina and received his degree in Christian Ministry. He is currently pursuing a Masters in Christian Liberties.

 

Elder Snipes was born and raised in the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is where he met his bride Madeleine. They are the parents of four children, the Late Yuell L. Moore, Antonio Jr., Amber and Daja, and they have three grandchildren Cali, Mason, and Layla. They have two Goddaughters Sheneqa Imes (Anthony Sr.) and Aniya Peck, one God-granddaughter: Soraya and a God-grandson: Anthony Jr.


Elder Snipes has committed his life to do the work of the Lord! Prior to accepting the Pastoral position at Love Christian Center, he attended Word of Life Family Worship Center and worked and assisted in many areas of the ministry.

Besides being an Associate Minister, he held positions as the Director of the Mighty Men of Valor Men’s Fellowship Group and served as a Sunday School Teacher and an Assistant Children’s Church Teacher. He, along with his wife Madeleine, directed the Singles Anointed for Service Enrichment Group. He also assisted as a Prayer Room Worker and Outreach for new members. In all this, he continues to be a praiser, exhorter, and encourager.

 

Elder Snipes’ has been chosen to be the lead counselor for the Gateway Freedom Center transitional outreach program for adult males, located in Salisbury, NC. He is also a member of Pray Rowan, an outreach prayer ministry of Rowan County. Elder Snipes uses his life experiences as he works with and mentors fellow veterans.

 

Elder Snipes stands on Matthew 19:26 All things are possible with God!

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102 N. Long Street, East Spencer, NC 28144

P.O. Box 548, East Spencer, NC 28039

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