At an early age, Bro. Tim Merritt felt a longing to know more about God. As a teenager in the throes of rebellion, Tim would have been considered anything but a Christian and certainly not a preacher. God’s guidance and mercy could be traced as his life led him from singing in bars and clubs throughout Louisiana in the late 70’s to a policeman during the 80’s and early 90’s. Finally, after years of searching for meaning and satisfaction in life, Pastor and Sis. Merritt began attending an Apostolic church and found what real life was about. On April 16, 1989, Bro. Merritt repented of his sins, was baptized in Jesus Name, and received the wonderful gift of the Holy Ghost. Since that time God has done an incredible work in Tim’s life. The Lord delivered Tim of addiction and began to put his life on track.

        Shortly after conversion, Bro. Merritt was asked to assist his pastor, the late Rev. Gayln M. Allen, as his pastoral assistant. After 3 years in this position, the Lord led Bro. & Sis. Merritt to New Beginnings of Tupelo, where they worked as field reps for 2 years, placing children from Tupelo Children’s mansion with Pentecostal families. For the next 8 years Bro. Merritt evangelized across the US and Canada and have witnessed scores of people receive the Holy Ghost.

        In November 2003, God again led Tim to a new area of ministerial leadership, calling him to Pineville, La., where he is the Pastor of Truthway Church.

        Under the pastoral care of Bro. Merritt, the church has grown from 17 people and a half million dollars of debt to a thriving apostolic congregation. Over 250 individuals have been baptized during the first 5 years and countless lives have been changed.

        Bro. Merritt serves on the faculty of Leadership Training Center of Independence MO, serves as pastor of Truthway Church, and is a sought after evangelist and speaker.

Pastor J. Tim Merritt