The Standard Bearer

"Therefore God knows the indwelling potential of Himself in every man. It is a super spiritual dimension of grace and faith far beyond the capability of ordinary thinking and resolve."

Apostle Epps is the eldest of eight children born to William and Katherine Epps. Apostle Epps was born again in November of 1975. He was called to preach 9 months later and has been in ministry for 35 years. He was then called as a Teacher and Evangelist in the first 18 years of his ministry serving under Pastor Preston Kelker for 7 years at Grace Temple Revivals. After that time He served under Apostle Earl Thomas for another 3 years before being sent by the Lord to San Diego, Ca where he served in various capacities under Pastor Vernon Cooper Jr. Apostle Epps was there for 10 years before God called him to the Pastoral ministry. He then became Pastor of Deliverance Tabernacle Church in Akron, Ohio in 1994. During that time he learned about the prophet call and Apostolic office on his life. Since that time he has co-founded The International Council of Apostles and Prophets. (ICAP) which is a ministry that serves to work with ministries of similar heart and vision for the transformation and establishing of the Body of Christ in the perfect will and design of Christ for this time. He has written 3 books . He is married to his wife Carolyn and has 10 children. Apostle Epps still serves now, as the Pastor of New & Living Way Ministries in Akron, Ohio in addition to His extensive travel and ministry to the Body of Christ.