MTC, founded by Pastor William Crest, held its first service on November 21, 1999 at the Founders Inn in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
On May 25, 1980 Pastor Crest was transformed by the power of God and faithfully served in a variety of positions for a span of 19½ years at the Holy Light Church of Deliverance, founded by Bishop Samuel L. Carruth. Pastor Crest holds a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Theology and as well other secular college studies.
Pastor Sharon was converted on September 12, 1976 in Rock Church, founded by Bishop John and Pastor Anne Gimenez, where she also graduated from Rock Bible Institute with a degree in Ministerial Studies. Pastor Sharon faithfully served in a variety of positions at Rock Church and joined Pastor Crest at Holy Light, faithfully serving for an additional 11 years.
They met while employed by the Christian Broadcasting Network; where they acquired a combined 25 years of business management experience.
Through the direction of the Lord, Pastor Crest met with Bishop Carruth to discuss his vision to start More Than Conquerors Church/Ministries in the city of Virginia Beach. The Bishop affirmed the vision and on Sunday November 14, 1999, laid hands and prayed God’s blessings, releasing them to pursue God’s plan.
MTC began with nine adults and their children meeting in Pastor Crest’s home on Wednesday nights and the Founders Inn on Sundays, subsequently moving to the Clarion Hotel in Virginia Beach , where they held both Wednesday and Sunday services for almost a year. On Tuesday, November 21, 2000 the MTC family celebrated their first year anniversary in their new facility; PRAISE GOD! Since its birthing, MTC has initiated several ministry efforts such as, community projects, benevolence, jail, nursing home, missions support to India, Africa, China, and several missions trips to Belize and Nicaragua.
MTC is a full gospel, spirit filled, non-denominational church, with a call to work synergistically with the Body of Christ, as we endeavor to fulfill the great commission. MTC is a covenant member of the National Pastors Fellowship Assemblies founded by Bishop Samuel L. Carruth.
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