About Us

Our Vision

Out vision is to; Win the lost to Christ, nurture, train and equip believers- position each person in their particular calling.

Our Mission

Our mission is to get people settled in the local church under pastoral care and guidance. We seek to establish the kingdom of God (authority of Christ) in the heart of every man, women, boy and girl.

Our Core Values(who we are and what we are committed to)

Values are what we consider important and worthwhile. Commonly held Core Values are the key to unity and are the foundation upon which all activity must be based. Paul encourages us to be “like-minded” and “one in spirit and purpose” (Phil.2:2). We are committed to developing and pursuing Biblical Kingdom values. The following core values define who we are and what we are committed to:Jesus Christ - we are a Christian church. The person of Jesus Christ is central to all we do and through Him we have relationship with God the Father and the Holy Spirit. The Bible - we are a Bible-based church. We are committed to the Bible as the Word of God and our final authority for rule and practice. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit - we are a Spirit-filled church. We believe that each Christian should develop the fruit of the Spirit and seek to use the gifts of the Spirit for the benefit of others. Discipleship - we are a maturing church. Our goal is to help people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Prayer - we are a praying church. Our goal is become a house of prayer for all nations. Worship - we are a worshipping church. Our goal is to express our devotion to God through joyful praise and intimate worship. Loving Relationships - we are a loving church. Our goal is to see every person loved and cared for in such a way that they feel accepted, valued and have a sense of belonging. Servant-hood - we are a serving church. Our goal is to see every member developing their God-given abilities and using them to serve others. Outreach - we are an evangelistic church. Our goal is to reach lost people both near and far and influence our community for righteousness through evangelism, community outreach and missions. Relevance - we are a contemporary church. Our goal is to present the message of Christ in a way that is meaningful to the common everyday person. Diversity - we are a unified church. Our goal is to bridge racial, cultural, gender, socio-economic and generational gaps so as to create a community where all people can relate together in a spirit of love and unity. Excellence - we are a quality church. Our goal is to pursue excellence in all aspects of church life in order to bring glory to God.

About Bishop Jim McIver Sr

My life was crazy growing up. It is almost unbelievable; but it really happened. I've decided to reveal my past so that people may get a better understanding of my passion for Christ, prayer, the Bible, praise and worship, for souls and for life.  If Christ had not changed me, I would not be alive.  Therefore, I owe God everything!

From about four years old, my Grandmother raised me. Grandma did the best she could, but we were poor! Sometimes we would eat beans for breakfast, beans for lunch and beans for dinner.  We didn't have running water in the house, we had a pump in the backyard.  For a restroom we had an outhouse in the backyard.  The only heat we had was a wood stove in my Grandma's bed/living room and a wood cookstove in the kitchen.  The only lights in the house were kerosene lamps.  Grandma owned an old icebox to refrigerate food.  The ice man would come once or twice a week to bring a block of ice to put in the icebox to keep the food cold.  We were so poor that the poor folks felt sorrow for us.

I started running with a gang of about 100 guys when I was 12 years old.  I got stabbed in the back in a street fight when I was 14 years old. My first of many trips to jail began when I was 15 years old.  I was on probation the first of 2 or 3 times when I was 16 years old. I never knew my Mom or Dad until I was 16 years old. I started running a nightclub, gambling and selling illegal liquor when I was 18 years old.

I was shot at on at-least three different occasions. One guy shot at me six times with a pistol, and missed six times. Another guy shot at me twice with a double barrel shotgun and missed me. Another guy shot at me once with a single barrel shotgun and missed me. After a terrible fight, a fellow went home and got his gun, came back and put his pistol barrel on my forehead and threatened to kill me. With his pistol barrel on my forehead I shouted; I dare you! It shocked him so badly that he ran with a gun in his hand. That was not courage, that was stupidity!  My dad approached me one day, pointed his finger at me and said, boy, somebody is going to kill you!  Dying never really bothered me.

When I look back at the craziness, I realize that I constantly dated death. It is a miracle that I am alive. There were things about my past that I didn't want to remember and I didn't want to tell, but the Holy Spirit spoke to me and said; tell it, and I will use it for my glory. So, as He has prompted me, this is a little of how my life was before Christ came into my life.  Jesus Christ is alive and real.  Jesus Christ had to be alive and real to change my life!

My journey to abundant life began with an encounter with the Holy Spirit on a trip from New Jersey to Miami, Florida. On December 12, 1970, in Miami, Florida I was born again and within a year I was filled with the Holy Spirit. During the summer of 1971 I was called into the ministry. Although I had a passion for Christ, I resisted the call to the ministry. I did not want to be a preacher! After months of suffering the dealings of God, I began preaching on street corners in New Jersey and New York. Shortly after surrendering to the call of God I began to prepare for the ministry. Preparation for ministry was an adventure within itself. There was much purging, shaping, molding, fasting, much praying, all night Bible studies, week of fasting and waiting before the Lord. I had no ideal of the sacrifices that were required to prepare for the ministry!

The Lord allowed a Bishop in Brooklyn New York to wittiness His hands on my life, so in 1973, he ordained me into the ministry. I’ve preached on the mission fields, under tents, in Convention Halls, in churches, in auditoriums, community halls, on television, on radio and every place the Gospel could be heard. It didn’t matter; I’ve had to tell men about Jesus Christ!

The ministry He entrusted me with has led thousands to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, hundreds filled with the Holy Ghost, marked by notable miracles and the tangible presence of God.

My early Christian walk was influenced by the likes of: R. W. Schambach, Kathryn Kuhlman, Bert Clendennen, T. L. Osborn, Oral Roberts, Kenneth Hagin and many other word of faith, deliverance and healing ministers. Imparting life-transforming wisdom, I have authored 14 books including; How Miracles Are Made (Revival Fires Publications) Who's Messing With My Stuff? (Revival Fires Publications) Is God Pentecostal? (Revival Fires Publications), God’s Chosen Vessels (Revival Fires Publications), Healed! By His Stripes (Revival Fires Publications) and Cry for Revival (Revival Fires Publications). Our ministry has also generated a host of powerful ministry DVD’s and CD’s.

BOOK ENDORSEMENTS TWO THUMBS UP!!! Pam Perry President Chocolate Pages Book Review: Bishop McIver is a dynamo in the Spirit. Once you’ve picked up his books, you cannot put them down. Life Changing, power packed truth. His conviction is an inspiration for all who want more of God. Featured on TCT Alive! With; Bishop Tommy Reid of Buffalo, New York Feature Story in the Philadelphia Tribune featured on the Trinity Broadcasting Network- TBN on the Praise The Lord! Program; Philadelphia, PA Featured on www.margueritepress.com Featured on: http://www.randallreport.com, Radio program Based in Long Island NY On Line Radio – 100,000 Listeners

 About Pastor Mary McIver

Mary McIver: Wife, Mother, Mentor, Minister of the Gospel.

Mary McIver is an Ordained Minister of the Gospel: has a Bachelor of Theology Degree from North Carolina College Of theology and is also a graduate of Revival Fires Bible Training Center. Mary has an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Ashworth University.

Mary McIver is an articulate minister of the Gospel and is known and well respected at Overflowing Life Christian Center as “Pastor Mary.” She ministers often with Bishop Jim McIver Nationally and internationally. Mary speaks often at OLCC and is a sought after conference speaker. In April 2004, she established a prayer school at OLCC as a mandate from God to “interrupt religious praying”. Through her leadership and teachings in Prayer School, many have gleaned from her and have caught the Spirit of Prayer that is on her life.

Mary McIver is the wife of Bishop Jim McIver, Founder and Pastor of Overflowing Life Christian Center, a growing church in Allentown, Pennsylvania. They have five children, eleven grandchildren, and many “children in the faith”. Her heart’s desire is to teach others to pray effective, fervent prayers that avail much.