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
“ God makes His angels spirits, and His ministers a Flame of Fire…”
Compelled by the fire of the Holy Spirit, passionate with the zeal of God, Bishop Jim McIver, Sr. is a yielded vessel, committed to the advance of God’s Kingdom.
With the heart of a true servant, Bishop McIver is an exemplary Pastor, spiritual father and mentor. As an author, apostolic leader and skillful minister of the word, for over 38 years he has boldly proclaimed the truth of the Gospel, winning thousands of souls to Christ.
His journey to abundant life began with an encounter with the Holy Spirit in Miami, Florida. On December 12, 1970, Jim McIver was born again and within a year he was filled with the Holy Spirit and called into the ministry. Although Jim had a passion for Christ, he resisted the call to the ministry. After months of suffering the dealings of God, Jim began preaching on street corners in New Jersey and New York. Shortly after surrendering to the call of God Jim began to prepare for the ministry.
Since that time, his life has been as clay, molded by the hand of God. His outreach ministry 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.
Jim’s early Christian walk was influenced by the likes of: R. W. Schambach, Kathryn Kuhlman, T. L. Osborn, Oral Roberts, Kenneth Hagin and many other word, faith, healing ministers.
Imparting life-transforming wisdom, Bishop McIver is the author of over 13 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). His ministry has also generated a host of powerful ministry DVD’s and CD’s.
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.