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Pastor JB Whitfield

Pastor JB Whitfield is a man who ministers the uncompromising Word of God with boldness and enthusiasm. His love for people and God is evident in each dynamic message he preaches. Knowing where he was before Jesus came into his life, Pastor Whitfield ministers with joy, authority and experience on how the Word of God will change your life forever! 

Today AFC is a diverse, growing and vibrant congregation of believers endeavoring to serve God and serve others.

Pastor Whitfield is the Founder of International Covenant Connections Fellowship (ICCF), a ministerial organization which focuses on leadership training for the five-fold public ministry as well as business leaders and entrepreneurs. He is the President and Founder of Impact University, a teaching and practical training Bible college headquartered in Clemmons, NC offering numerous degrees including pastoral, counseling and theology. He is the Founder of the Dream Center of Forsyth County, which includes a substantial food pantry, clothing boutique and other assistance for the needy. He is the North Carolina State Director for Christians United for Israel, a pro-Israel organization with over 2 million members.

He also serves as a Board Member for numerous ministries and churches throughout the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean.

He has authored several books including: The Daily Dose of Joy, This Joy That I Have, Salvation More Than Heaven, S.O.S. A Simple Outline for Soul Winning, and What To Do When Things Go From Bad to Worse. Small Group DVD curricula include The Force of Joy and The Prevailing Principles of Prayer.

Pastor Whitfield holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion with a minor in Psychology, as well as a Masters in Theology.

Pastor Susan Whitfield

Susan Whitfield has dedicated her life to prayer. Her lifestyle of prayer has positioned her to be used by God to impart into others this powerful gift. As Prayer Coordinator, she oversees all of the prayer groups at AFC. Susan teaches Prayer School, not only at AFC but also to other ministries and churches in the United States, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean, where she is very active in assisting in the establishment of consistent prayer ministries. Susan is the North Carolina State Director for Daughters For Zion, the prayer support arm for Christians United For Israel.

Pastor Murray first began attending Agape Faith Church in 2005. He has four children and seven grandchildren. Pastor Murray was born in Canada, and he’s also a certified pilot who has been on solo flights. His thirty-six year corporate experience as a vice-president of a $1 billion dollar construction products company as well as the president of a heavy highway contracting company has prepared him to serve in his role at Agape Faith Church as the Executive Pastor. His favorite scripture is Psalm 1:3 “He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaves also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.”

Pastor Michael and Pastor Belinda both began attending Agape Faith Church in 2000. They have two adult children, Grant and Courtney. They love vacationing in the mountains and in small European towns. As our resident adventure seekers, they have both climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro. Pastor Michael has driven NASCAR and Indy cars at over 150 MPH, and Pastor Belinda has competed in, and won, a Pepper eating contest.

Pastor Chris and Kristy have been attending Agape Faith Church since the very first Sunday in 1982. Together, they have two lovely daughters and four grandchildren. On days off, they enjoy exploring our city for good food and coffee. Pastor Chris not only served our country as a Marine, but has also started several successful businesses. His only regret is that he never made it into the NBA.

Pastor Dallas has been attending Agape Faith Church since 1997 and was ordained as a pastor in 2017. He’s been a part of AFC for so long that Pastor Whitfield likes to joke that he was basically born in the church lobby. He and his wife, Mary, have two sons, August and Luca. Pastor Dallas and Mary enjoy family vacations to Disney World. A quote Pastor Dallas lives by: “Those who love cookies love life” – Otis Spunkmeyer.

Pastor Dossie and Gladys began attending Agape Faith Church in 2000 and Pastor Dossie came on staff as our Connections/ Life Groups pastor in 2020. Pastor Dossie Worked for over 35 years in education as a teacher, coach and administrator. 

Together, Dossie and Gladys have two children, Joshua and Jodi. They enjoy riding bicycles together and their favorite places to ride are Hilton Head Island, The Creeper Trail in VA, and Bur-Mil park. Pastor Dossie’s favorite authors are Patrick Lencioni and John Grisham. 

Pastor Jeremy has been involved in ministry since 2010 in different areas serving the body of Christ. Most of his time in the ministry has been spent counseling individuals, couples, families, and those dealing with addiction and mental health. He is currently the Director of Family Life Counseling, where our vision is to walk with individuals toward lasting change. 

Pastor Jeremy and his wife, Ximena, became involved with AFC through Impact University and became members in 2013. They have been married for 25 years and have two amazing sons, Lucas and Mason. Pastor Jeremy loves spending time with his family and playing basketball with his sons. He has never met a stranger and enjoys talking and getting to know people. He also has a love for history, old architecture, and classic cars.

Pastor David and Talitha began attending AFC in 2005. They have four children, ten grandchildren, and one great grandchild. David traveled to Israel alone to train with an Israeli anti terrorist unit and is a skilled Krav Maga practitioner. David and Talitha enjoy vacationing in the beach and mountains and visiting Blowing Rock on days off.