Congratulations Pastor Gilley

Bishop Bobby L. Gilley was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree from the North Carolina College of Theology in recognition of his Forty Years of Ministerial Service on Friday, June 10, 2010, in Wilmington, NC.

 He received his B.A. degree from Lee University, an M.A. degree from Wheaton College Graduate School of Theology, and an M.Ed. degree from Winthrop University.

 Bishop Gilley has served as evangelist in the United States, minister in mission countries, Associate Pastor, Church Youth & C.E. Director, Bible College Administrator & Professor (36 years), author & contributing author to several publications, church planter of 12 new churches, Christian School Board Member (32 years), has been elected & served on Church of God State Boards & Councils (30 years), and guest speaker at numerous events throughout his years of ministry.

 He is presently completing his 17th year as Senior Pastor at the prestigious South Gastonia Church of God, which includes being Superintendent of Victory Christian Academy and Daycare (K-3 through Grade 12).

 Bishop Gilley and his wife, Betty, have two daughters, Rev. Kim  Franklin (husband Ric) and Mrs. Pam Rayfield (husband Bryant), and four grandchildren (Adrian & Arielle Franklin, Micah & Stevi Rayfield).