Our Ministerial Staff

Deacon John Grimes

John Grimes is a deacon of the church as well as the drummer on the Praise and worship team. A servant of the Lord doing whatever necessary for the kingdom of God.

Deacon Donnie Edwards

Donnie Edwards is a deacon of the church. Love for Witnessing, to the lost souls. Connecting the needs and hurts of the people with the church.

Deaconess Patricia Williams

Patricia Williams being a Deaconess at Elohim Christian Center Inc., has been rewarding to me spiritually. God called me over 15 years ago and have taught me through his Word the responsibility of a Deaconess and not to take it likely. Making sure there is no disturbance while service is going on. Help the Pastor and First Lady with anything they may have need of. Getting acquainted with the visitor that comes to visit. Ministering at nursing home. And so much more!

Minister Dr. Marc Brickhouse

Minister Dr. Marc Brickhouse was ordained as a minister at Elohim Christian Center in February of 2018. Under the training and leadership of Apostle & Reverend Oliver, he has and will continue to grow in the grace and knowledge, of his Savior Jesus Christ. He is the Husband of Carry and stepfather of three. Marc received his doctorate from Higher Learning College of Theology in June of 2016. Originally born In New Jersey, Minister Marc now calls Elohim Christian Center of Meriden Connecticut his home.

Minister Linda Washington

My name is Linda Washington, and I am blessed to be a minister at Elohim. I was called by the Lord to become an ordained minister in 2013, such a blessing to teach on some Wednesday night bibles study the word of God. A youth minister for the children, God has truly blessed me with a gift to love children and be able to teach them and help them grow in the Lord, our Savior Jesus Christ. So Grateful!

Minister Sharon Howard

Hello, I am Minister Sharon Howard. I have been a member, At Elohim for some years. A greeter as well as an ordained minister for six years. I received Christ in my life in the year of March of nineteen, ninety-five. I’ve learned that there is no life without Christ.

Dr. Karen M. Gore’

Dr. Karen M. Gore' is minister of Elohim Christian Center, Inc. She was ordained and licensed, in the fivefold ministry to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in July 2003. Karen is an Associate Chaplain for the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families. On a personal note, Karen lives in Hamden, Connecticut with her daughter Morgan. the caregiver of Morgan, who was diagnosed with autism, at age 4 and epilepsy at age 16. The Lord holds our future, and He keeps us in His grace daily. In His Service………

Minister Dr. Lenona L. Laureano

Minister Dr. Lenona L. Laureano gave her life to the Lord at the age of 17. She is called to the fivefold ministry as a teacher as well as sing on the Praise and worship team. She desires for all to walk according, to the Holy Bible, which is the way, the truth, and life.

Praise & Worship Team

To the left sister Nyrah, Bro. Tyrone, (Bass Guitar) Minister Lenona, Deacon Grimes, (Drummer) Apostle Oliver (Lead Guitar) missing in this picture Sis. Rose