Our Pastor

Praise the Lord,

We greet each of you in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We are so glad to have you visit our web site. It is our prayer that you will find something to peak your interest, as well as finding information that will be helpful and that can be utilized to change your very life.

Whenever you are in the Atlanta area, we invite you to come worship with us and hear the word of the Lord, as it is bible-taught. You are welcomed regardless of your race, creed, color, or national origin. A special invitation is extended to all college students who may be attending one of the many colleges in the metro Atlanta area. We pray that you will make our church "your home, church away from home."

Our church is known as "A Church where love abounds" and we are always delighted whenever others come to visit with us. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to minister to God's people.
Finally, please feel free to contact us at our web address. We would love to hear from you and welcome your comments.

Christ's Servant,
Pastor Earnest L. Deas, Elder

About our Pastor and His Family…

Earnest Leonardo Deas is one of 12 children born to Thomas and Uneedia Deas of Florence, SC. He was baptized in Jesus' name at the early age of nine. Since that time, he has been serving God and working in His vineyard.

After receiving his secondary education in the schools in Florence, SC, Pastor Deas completed Morehouse College with a B.S. Degree in Psychology. He later attended the Interdenominational Theological Center from which he obtained a Master of Divinity Degree in Pastoral Counseling.

In 1975, Pastor Deas began his pastoral ministry by teaching Bible Class in the home of Sis. Grace McGill. Since that time, Pastor Deas has taught many Bible Classes and delivered countless sermons resulting in many souls being saved. The Lord has blessed us through Pastor Deas, a man of great faith, to purchase our present edifice here at 2857 Zane Grey Drive, Atlanta.

On July 6, 1991, Pastor Deas was ordained as an Elder by the current Presiding Bishop of the Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Bishop Edward Smith.

Pastor Deas is a retired Lieutenant from  the City of Atlanta, and while employed there wore many hats, one of which was serving in the capacity of a Chaplain and coordinated all Law Enforcement Chaplains' Certification Training throughout the State of Georgia on behalf of the GACP.

Our pastor is a Visionary and always seeks to implement programs and spiritual growth for the people of God. His short term goals are (1) to improve the wholistic ministry of the church; (2) to establish a network to ensure that all saints have good, stable jobs and a home, if they so desire; since expressing his vision through the Word of God that the saints become homeowners, numerous saints have purchased homes in the past 5 years, seven (7) of whom were first time homeowners; and (3) to have our Computer Lab up and running. The Computer Lab is up and computer classes have also been taught at the church. Pastor Deas’ long range goal includes a plan to purchase or build another church and move from our current location.

Our pastor and his wife, Janis (Brown) Deas recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. Our 1st lady, Sis. Deas graduated from Blayton Business College, Atlanta, Georgia (now closed) with a degree in Executive Secretarial Science. She received the Gregg Shorthand Award and was an honor student upon graduation. Sis. Deas has over 25 years experience in the Administrative Assistant/Secretarial field. Her number one priority has always been her God, her husband, and to rear her children; therefore, she sacrificed and adjusted her work schedule accordingly. She believes that when assigned to do any job, you should only give your best, and always ask for God’s blessing and help. She is a good example to the church family in her faithfulness in church attendance, her prayer life, and in her demeanor. Her family often speaks of her virtues. Sis. Deas works faithfully and lovingly by our pastor’s side. She sings in the choir, serves as President of the Women’s Auxiliary department, is a teacher for the local married women, and has been a teacher during Regional and National Seminars for married women, and she retired after serving over 25 years as a Junior Sunday School Teacher. Pastor and Sis. Deas are the proud parents of three children, who are also faithful members of the church. They have taught their children by their example, that the work of the Lord always comes first.

Dawn N. Deas, is a May, 2000 State University of West Georgia graduate, with a Bachelor’s Degree in English. She was formerly employed as a Teacher by the Dekalb County School System, at Shadow Rock Center where she taught emotionally and behaviorally challenged students. She is currently employed by the City of Atlanta school system as teacher of challenged students.  Dawn loves singing and working with young people. She is the Youth, & Women’s Choir Directress and Co-Director of the Music Ministry. Dawn is also a Teen teacher for the Women’s Auxiliary department and serves as an advisor to the Youth Department and mentor for a teenage student at church.

Emmanuel L. Deas, completed his coursework at Morehouse College, December, 2001 with a B.S. degree in Business Management. He graduated from Morehouse on May 19, 2002. Emmanuel is employed by Dekalb County School System as a teacher at Southwest Dekalb High School, his alma mater.  He serves as drummer for the various church choirs. He has also served as Youth President, and was very faithful in assisting his pastor in the "bus" ministry of the church. Emmanuel is Vice President of the Harvest Investment Group. He is married to the former Natalie Y. Patman and are the proud parents of a son, Draiden, and a daughter, Nailah.

Eldrin L. Deas received a full tuition scholarship to attend Morehouse College where he graduated with B.S. degree in Math, May 2007. In Eldrin’s scholarship award letter from Morehouse, he was heralded as being one of the applicants that "stood out" above the rest. He graduated from Chamblee Charter High School/High Achievers Program, May 2002. Eldrin works faithfully in the church as a Sound Technician, and Bass Guitarist for the various choirs.  He is currently employed by the Dekalb County School system as a Math Instructor.  Eldrin’s immediate goals are obtaining his Masters, Ph.D and to eventually teach at an institution of higher learning. In his spare time he writes music, and plays the keyboard & guitar. Eldrin is married to the former Kriss F. White.

Pastor Deas and his family continue to work faithfully and diligently in the Lord's vineyard. Pastor Deas firmly believes that "there is nothing too hard for God." The Lord gave our pastor our church's motto "A Church Where Love Abounds." The love and zeal our pastor and his family have, is applied to all areas of their life.

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