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Pastor Sandy Johnson, Pastor Sandy Johnson-Clark
Saundra G. Johnson-Clark
Evangelist/Teacher/Pastoral Counselor
 
 Known as "Pastor Sandy". After many years of serving the Lord in various pastoral and ministerial capacities, she had a life changing encounter with God in 1997, when He instructed her to introduce people to the reality and overwhelming love of JESUS CHRIST.
 
This mandate is accomplished by leading people into God's presence through Worship Services,  Community Worship Festivals, Christian Concerts, Bible Studies, Conferences and locally through Pastoral Counseling sessions.    
 
When Pastor Sandy preaches, God's presence is felt.  God changes hearts, heals and performs signs and wonders confirming His Word spoken through her.  Her heart's desire is to bring people into God's presence where they can experience the reality of Jesus Christ and receive His love while finding healing for spirit, soul and body. Please see the "About Us" and the "Endorsements" links for more information.
 
Pastor Sandy is of the Tuscarora Tribe (Southern Band) Sand Turtle clan, out of east coast North Carolina.  She, Pastor Don and the Ministry Team take the giftings God has placed within them to her fellow Indian brethren on the reservations across the USA.  They also travel out to: surrounding states in the USA, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, and Africa taking the Good News of Christ's redeeming love to those in need.
 
Pastor Sandy's Seminary studies started out in Greensboro, N.C. under the instruction of Dr. James Peter Beck, Jr., Senior Pastor of Maranatha Church. She furthered her Theological education  by studying for a Masters at Trinity Theological Seminary.
 
Additionally, she completed Masters training in Christian Counseling at Light University and is a trained Facilitator of Theophostic Prayer Ministry. Pastor Sandy is currently enrolled at Andersonville Theological Seminary where she is completing a dual Doctorate: the Doctorate of Ministry and Doctorate of Biblical Counseling. Please see our Counseling Ministry tab for more information.
 
Pastor Sandy is recognized by the Board of Christian Professional and Pastoral Counselors as a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor.   She is a long-standing member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Board of Christian Professional and Pastoral Counselors, Christian Coaching Alliance, International Association of Theophostic Prayer Ministries, and Charter member of  Charisma's Ministry 21 Network Ministerial Assoc. 
 
Pastor Sandy is married to Rev. Donald J. Clark and together they take God's Worship and Word to the nations.  
 
 
Donald J. Clark
Worship Leader, Evangelist, Teacher
 
Known as "Pastor Don".  He felt God calling him into ministry at an early age.  He has served God in various ministry capacities i.e., Pastor, Teacher, Youth Minister, Drama and Arts Director  but with his primary calling being as a Worship Leader.  Pastor Don has a gifting for taking people into God's presence through playing unique spontaneous compositions on the piano while singing God's praises from his heart. 
 
People have commented that when Pastor Don is leading worship, God's presence is tangibly felt as they are able to enter into God's Throne room and experience Christ's healing and love wash over them. 
 
Pastor Don began his music education in 1962 with private piano lessons. He continued taking privately all through high school. He won several Ohio Music Education Association superior ratings in piano. He began private voice lessons in 1971 and continued through high school. He was the choir accompanist and vocal soloist throughout his four years.
 
After high school Don attended Evangel University as a voice and piano major.  He furthered his Biblical studies at International Theological Seminary where he was awarded a Bachelor of Theology.  Pastor Don has been involved in many bands, choirs and ensembles. Since 1983 Don has been music director at churches in Florida and Ohio where he directed musicals, plays, concert choirs and led music for church worship services.
 
Currently, Pastor Don leads people into God's presence through intense Worship Services,  Christian Concerts, and Bible Studies.  The GAP Ministerial Team holds these events locally in NC and in surrounding states.  They travel out to: Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, and Africa taking the Good News of Christ's redeeming love to those in need.
 
Pastor Don is fully ordained into Ministry through Christ for the Nations located in Dallas, Texas.  Additionally, he has held many Leadership ministerial positions, as well as, having been a  Senior Pastor for 11 years, and Worship Leader for 25 years within the Assembly of God denomination throughout the USA.
 
Pastor Don is married to Rev. Sandy J. Clark and together they take God's Worship and Word to the nations!
 
 
Skip Anderson
Worship Minister, Teacher
 
Known as "Pastor Skip".  He has been ministering in Music and in teaching God's Word for over 40 years, both locally and overseas. Pastor Skip is an accomplished Worship singer and plays the guitar with God's anointing.  He was a member of a dynamic Worship Team for many years called the "Bridge" leading people into God's presence in various venues across the United States.  When he was not traveling, Pastor Skip  led worship with the "Bridge" at Maranatha Church in Greensboro for a number of years. Through his anointed ministry many souls came into God's Kingdom and grew from his teachings.  
 
Pastor Skip's travels have taken him to South America and to Europe where he ministered in music as well as taught Bible classes with YWAM.  Pastor Skip has a Bachelor's and Master's in English.  He not only writes poetry for God's glory, but also has had a book of his poetry published.  
 
Pastor Skip and Pastor Sandy have been friends since they were young, both having been part of the Maranatha Church in Greensboro.  He recently has joined the GAP Ministerial Team and is a greatly welcomed addition bringing God's anointing and gifting with him. 
 
 
Jackie S. Johnson
Ministry Office Administrator
 
It was through Jackie's love of her Lord Jesus Christ and her example to others of that love, that Pastor Sandy attributes her desire to serve God with her life ever since she was 12 years old.  Jackie has been ministering alongside of her daughter, Pastor Sandy, for many years in the area of Administration of Helps and in Worship.  She is the one that keeps the Ministry running smoothly, assisting in all areas from back office to being in prayer for those who request. 
 
Jackie graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of  Science in Business Administration and studied music for many years.   She is a gifted musician playing a variety of instruments but with her focus being on the piano.  She currently leads people into God's presence through playing piano on Sunday mornings for a local church.  
 
Jackie has a sensitivity to the Spirit of God and offers her praises to Him freely whether in music or while keeping the ministry office with excellence.  She is a blessing to all who know her and a valuable asset to the RAPHA Center.
 
 
 
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