Our Story

About Gospel Light

If ever in the Orange County, CA area, we extend a warm invitation for you (and your family) to visit Gospel Light Church (GLC). You are always welcome at any of our worship services. Here’s what you can expect when visiting GLC:

– A loving, warm and friendly environment
– No pressure to give anything
– We won’t embarrass or single you out
– Passionate, soul-stirring, heart-warming music and worship
– Relevant, inspiring, encouraging messages from the Bible
– Sermon notes and study outlines
– An opportunity to grow in your understanding of life from God’s perspective
– An opportunity to experience the presence of God
– A safe and fun worship/learning experience for your child(ren)

Church History

Gospel Light Church has a rich history and legacy of spiritual leadership in the Orange County, CA and surrounding areas. We have been tremendously blessed by the leadership the Lord has provided through the years. Our future is bright because we stand upon the shoulders of great men who loved God and His people. We praise God for each of them, their beautiful wives, and the contributions they have made. We are what we are by the grace of God and because of what each of our pastors has deposited within us. Indeed, this House has been favored and blessed by God.

Elder Joseph Sylvester Hall
founded and organized the church, in 1949, under the name of St. Joseph’s Church of God in Christ. The church building was officially dedicated in May 1950. Elder Hall served the congregation until his resignation in 1953.

Elder Edward Jefferson
was appointed as Pastor in 1953. Under his leadership, much growth was experienced and many financial debts, including the church mortgage, were paid off. Elder Jefferson renamed the church, Gospel Light Church of God in Christ, and served as Pastor until 1964.

Elder Wilford Allen Alexander
was appointed as Pastor in May 1964. Under his leadership, the church was officially incorporated and the additional real estate was acquired. In October 1977, the church purchased the property across the street, encompassing an entire city block. The parsonage was relocated from Wood Street to Heliotrope Street in Santa Ana. Bishop Alexander passed in May 1991. His lovely wife, Mrs. Bernice Alexander, remained an active member of Gospel Light until her death in 2001.

Elder Isaac Patrick
was appointed as Pastor in December 1991. His background as a pastor and administrator, combined with his public relations skills, enabled him to lead the church to higher levels of productivity and progress. In March 1993, he moved the church to the 3135 W. Warner Avenue location, which ultimately led to the purchase of the building in September 1997. Superintendent Patrick was a visionary who faithfully executed his charge as a spiritual leader until his death in January 2009. His beautiful wife, Mrs. Maxine Patrick, continued to serve the church until departing in the latter part of 2011.

Elder Maxwell Deadrick
was appointed as Pastor in September 2010. Prior to becoming the Senior Pastor, he faithfully served as Asst. Pastor to Supt. Patrick for approximately 5 years. As the 5th Pastor in the church’s history, Elder Deadrick worked hard at beautifying God’s House. He made many much- needed improvements, which included the remodeling of the church sanctuary and placing a new roof on the building. Elder Deadrick faithfully served as Pastor until his retirement in December 2016. He continues to serve as a spiritual father among us.

Statement of Faith

We Believe: