The McKoys provide a model of team ministry in which there is a balance of gifts of the male and female aspects of God’s nature.  They are distinct and different in their respective styles, emphasis, and abilities; however, they are one in purpose and in the Spirit of the Lord.

Co-Pastor Costella Marie Jackson McKoy is a native of Pinehurst, North Carolina.  She was saved at 13 years of age at her home church, St. Peter United Church of God in Eastwood, NC.

After completion of high school in this area, she received an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Secretarial Science in 1967 from Sandhills Community College.  The majority of her secular employment career was 21 years in banking at First Union National Bank (now Wachovia/Wells Fargo).  She has a wealth of knowledge in many areas of banking.

In 1991, the Holy Spirit prompted a transition in her profession.  As a result, she went into full-time ministry as an ordained Eldress and agreement partner with her husband as her God-given “cover” at Pentecostal Assembly of Jesus Christ, now The Worship Center..

In the fall of 1997, she enrolled in college again.  In December 2000, she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree, Summa Cum Laude, in Human Services from St. Andrews Presbyterian College.  She received a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology from Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC, in May 2006.  She also became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the State of North Carolina in July 2007.  She served as a counselor/therapist with Cardinal Clinic, LLC in Scotland County, NC prior to going into private practice.

She presently has a private practice in Pinehurst, NC where she provides couple, family, and individual counseling services.  She serves The Worship Center as Co-Pastor, Administrator, Spiritual & Financial Advisor, and Director/Counselor of the SPECS (Spiritual & Personal Enrichment Counseling Services) Center.

Bishop/Senior Pastor Roy Andrew McKoy, Sr. was born in Angier, NC, reared in Grand Rapids, Michigan, served in the U. S. Army with tour of overseas duty in Germany.  After returning to the United States, he moved to North Carolina, later settling in Pinehurst, NC.

He was ordained an Elder under the leadership of his father, the late Bishop Paul McKoy.  With the prompting of the Holy Spirit, he founded Pentecostal Assembly of Jesus Christ (now The Worship Center) in 1982. He not only pastors but God also uses him in other five-fold ministry gifts, as well.

He graduated with an Associate Degree in Business Management from Lafayette College; a graduate of Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration; and attended Shaw Divinity School while pursuing a Master of Divinity Degree. He was employed by CP&L (now Progress Energy) for 21 years, and is a licensed real estate salesman.  Additionally, he is actively involved in civic and community matters and has served as a director on several social organization boards, which include Smart Start and the Moore County Department of Social Services.  He is the Bishop and founder of the United Fellowship of Independent Churches (UFOIC), which he was consecrated as the Bishop of this work in October 2003.  He is also the president and founder of Alpha Omega Enterprises, which serves as an umbrella for several service and maintenance related businesses.

Staff Layout:

Elders and Eldresses:
This group is comprised of male (Elders) and female (Eldresses) ministers who have been ordained by the Bishop and Co-Pastor.  They are in place to extend the Bishop and Co-Pastor’s hands in furthering the work of the ministry.

Ministers:
Ministers have been called to the ministry by God but are in training.  They are licensed by the Bishop and Co-Pastor.  Upon successful completion of the training period, these ministers become licensed Elders/Eldresses.

The Diaconate:
The Board of Deacons and Deaconesses is a support group of individuals actively ministering to the needs of the Church Family as well as community outreach.  They are responsible for many operational functions of the Church.

Board of Directors:
Our Church is classified as a Not-for-Profit Corporation, 501-C-3 tax-exempt status legal entity recognized in the State of North Carolina as a religious organization, having bylaws and articles of incorporation.  The Board of Directors of this organization is recognized by the State of North Carolina as legal officers governed by the laws of NC who abide over the overall church existence.

Laity:
Everybody called to the ministry by God to win souls make up this group.  Lay Members!  The Church of baptized believers!  More specifically, Y-O-U!