History

“Waters Of Life Outreach Ministry”

Waters Of Life Outreach Ministry, was founded by Pastors Earl and Pamela Gilchrist, but established by the Lord Jesus Christ, June 27 th 2003. We were Commission to go out with the Blessing of our parent Church. It is a ministry that God’s sown into the earth in this millennium, for such a time as this.

The ministry has been developing since the day Earl gave his life to the Lord, May 14 th, 1986. That was in Stillwater State Prison, D-Hall, after an extensive life of crime and drug abuse. I went to Boys School as a teen. I’d been in several City and County Jails, in Workhouses, and I’ve been incarcerated in prison 5 times, for various crimes, Robbery, Possession With Intent To Distribute, Grand Larceny, Forgery, and lastly 2 Aggravated Robberies in which his co-defendant was killed by the St. Paul, police.

My drug usage extended over a period of 24 years. I used Robitussin AC, Valium, Marijuana, Dexes, Morphine, Dolophine, Dilaudid, Darvon, Dorvocett, Percodan, and my preferred drugs were; Heroin, Methodone, Cocaine, Crack and Methamphetamine (called Crank at the time).

During the course of my 5 th prison incarceration God got hold of me. I became a Christian. Started taking College, Bible Correspondence Courses. I received my A.A. Degree and enough credits to receive my B.A. Degree. New programs were established in the prison to accommodate my walk with God. When I got to Minimum Security, I was privileged to leave prison on Sundays to attend Church services.

I met my Present wife Pamela (Snoddy) Gilchrist, in 1992, while incarcerated. She visited me for approximately a year. Upon my release we continued to see one another. And on June 11 th 1994, we were married.

Pamela, became a member of the “River Of Life Church, where she also became a Deaconess and was involved in several ministries.

• Leader of the Intercessory Prayer Ministry
• A member of the Prison Team Ministry, to Shakopee Women’s Prison, and the Women’s Workhouse.

• She was also a member of the 12 Step Free-Indeed Ministry Leadership Team.

 Pamela experienced the life of partying, drinking and smoking marijuana. There were also other abuses i.e. abortion, etc. Now she stands arm in arm with the man God’s given to her preaching and teaching the Gospel as she’s been ordained to do. She was also ordained a Pastor June 22 nd, 2003.

 I continued my education. Received his B.A. from the Minnesota Graduate School Of Theology, May, 23 rd, 1992. Was Paroled January 24 th, 1993, received my Masters Of Arts Degree, in Pastoral Care and Ministry, June 9 th, 1996, and went on to receive my Doctoral Degree, in Ministry and Clinical Counseling, October, 11 th 2002, with a 4.0 GPA.

Upon my release I continued to attend the “River Of Life Church,” in St. Paul. After 2 years I became a Deacon, and 4 years I became an Elder. My Pastor became sick, and prior to his death December 24 th 1998, he shared with the other Pastors that he wanted me ordained a Pastor.

On December 27 th, 1998, I was ordained a Pastor.

All along I was a very intricate part of the ministry.

• I was the leader of Men’s Fellowship.
• I was a facilitator and leader of the 12 step Free-Indeed Ministry
• I was permitted after only 18 months to go back into the same prison I’d been paroled from. Something that’s never been done before. We have the largest Bible Study in the system each week.
• I started working for Minnesota Teen Challenge, February 14 th, 1995, where I’m presently employed.

God’s been establishing this ministry from the Day One, nothing has been in vain! There have been TOTAL FAMILIES healed and restored. Changed lives by the miraculous power of God!!!

We’re committed to teaching how we can develop a Systematic Method of making a Practical Application of God’s Word to our Lives on a Daily Basis. Learning to Live According To (In Harmony With) God’s PRINCPLES!

We don’t have to Believe the “Truth,” but it’s the “Truth” whether we believe it or not. I’ve learned the “Truth” won’t adjust itself to what we “Believe”. What we “Believe” has to adjust itself to the “Truth”.

The principles of God work for the Just and the Unjust. The Bible says it Rains on the Just and the Unjust. Likewise the Sun shines on the Just and the Unjust.

In Genesis 8:22; it teaches the PRINCIPLE of Seed Time And Harvest, and it says; “As long as the earth remains…” Eccl.11:1-3;

Lk.6:38; says, “Give and it SHALL be given unto you…” That’s a PRINCIPLE. But you have to Give in “FAITH” believing, or with “Expectations” of a “Harvest”. IF YOU EXPECT NOTHING, YOU GET NOTHING!!!

The prerequisite for a Bountiful Harvest, is the condition of the SOIL. Are you Sowing into GOOD GROUND?

Waters Of Life Outreach Ministry is proven to be GOOD GROUND!

You’re Invited To Come Out And Worship With Us.