Our Mission and Vision
Restoration
Our Vision Is Based on Scriptures (Romans 5:1-2; Acts 2:38)
“Those who have the mind of Christ are able to discern spiritual things that the natural man (or the unbeliever) cannot understand or see. Having the mind of Christ is the same as being indwelt by the Holy Spirit, and both are attained through faith at the moment of salvation”
(Romans 5:1-2; Acts 2:38).
Saint Luke A.M.E. Church – Hueytown Alabama is a church located in Hueytown, Alabama that’s committed to propagating God’s teachings through our different church services. Here, we strive to draw more people closer to God’s love and help them live His teachings. More than just a church, we’re a family of believers who love the Almighty God and help each other live according to His will.
We Believe in What God Says in His Words
& The Bible is Inspired by The Word of God
To God Be The Glory for all of the Great things He Has Done and The Great things He is Going to Do!
Mission Statement:
Saint Luke AME Church exists to bring souls to Christ and prepare disciples for His imminent return. We are a Bible-believing community called to educate, demonstrate, and motivate believers through the transforming power of the Holy Spirit, ensuring every name is written in the Book of Life when Christ calls the roll.
Core Values
1. SALVATION FIRST
"Jesus Saves"
- We believe salvation through Jesus Christ is the fundamental need of every person
- We actively invite the unsaved to "work out their soul salvation"
- We proclaim that it's never too late to say "Yes" to God's will and "No" to hell
- We celebrate every soul that comes to Christ as a victory for the Kingdom
2. SCRIPTURAL AUTHORITY
"Bible Believing Church"
- We hold the Bible as our ultimate authority for faith and practice
- We teach the Word of God with clarity, conviction, and compassion
- We believe in diving deep into God's Words, Wisdom, and Knowledge
- We let Scripture guide our decisions, doctrine, and daily living
3. SECOND COMING PREPARATION
"Will You Be Ready When Christ Returns?"
- We live with the urgent expectation of Christ's imminent return
- We prepare ourselves and others for that glorious day
- We emphasize readiness through righteous living and spiritual growth
- We understand that time is short and the harvest is plenty
4. DISCIPLESHIP DEVELOPMENT
"Saint Luke Creates Disciples for Christ"
- We don't just make converts - we make disciples
- We provide comprehensive spiritual education and growth opportunities
- We mentor believers to become mature followers of Christ
- We equip saints for ministry and service in God's Kingdom
5. SPIRIT-EMPOWERED MINISTRY
"Through the Unction Power of the Holy Spirit"
- We depend on the Holy Spirit for all ministry effectiveness
- We operate in the gifts and power of the Spirit
- We believe in supernatural transformation through divine anointing
- We expect God to move mightily in our midst
6. TRANSFORMATIONAL TEACHING
"Educate, Demonstrate, and Motivate"
- We educate minds with sound biblical doctrine
- We demonstrate truth through authentic Christian living
- We motivate hearts toward spiritual excellence and service
- We believe teaching should transform lives, not just inform minds
7. MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
"Get Your Name on the Roll"
- We value committed membership and active participation
- We understand that being part of God's family requires intentional connection
- We encourage formal commitment to the local church body
- We believe in accountability and mutual support among believers
8. URGENT EVANGELISM
"Tell Hell No! Tell God Yes!"
- We boldly proclaim the choice between heaven and hell
- We urgently share the gospel because souls are at stake
- We believe every person needs to make a decision for Christ
- We're not ashamed of the gospel - it's the power of God unto salvation
OUR COMMITMENT TO GROWTH
We are committed to increasing our membership through:- Passionate evangelistic outreach to the unsaved
- Warm, welcoming worship experiences that draw people to Christ
- Deep, transformational Bible study that builds strong disciples
- Spirit-filled ministry that demonstrates God's power
- Authentic Christian community where people feel valued and loved
- Clear presentation of the gospel and the urgency of salvation
Our Leadership
PASTORAL LEADERSHIP
Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Pierce
Julius Harrison McAllister, Jr.
The Right Reverend Julius Harrison McAllister, Jr.
Presiding Prelate of the 9th Episcopal District
Ninth Episcopal District: 
https://www.ninthamechurch.org
The Reverend Gloria Hall, Presiding Elder
Our Pastor
Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Denise Pierce is a “Born-again, Spirit-filled and Spirit led" woman of God whose goal is to love the Lord with all her heart, and all her soul and all her strength. Dr. Pierce has a unique diverse background in ministry. In 2005 she was licensed and ordained as Elder at Faith Temple Church, For All Nations, Pentecostal Deliverance Ministry, in Washington D.C.
Dr. Pierce served as the Assistant and Associate Pastor of Petworth United Methodist Church and the Mustard Seed Cooperative Parish, a Parish comprised of four United Methodist Churches, Franklin P. Nash, Petworth, Ryland-Epworth, and Van Buren under the leadership of The Reverend Doctor John C. Warren. She was actively involved in pastoral activity, where she created a Monthly Prayer Breakfast to get to know the members at each church by building unity and outreach ministries among the four churches so that all members could contribute, voice opinions, and spread the word to grow the four declining churches.
Dr. Pierce’s life journey is to advance God’s Kingdom agenda while on this earth as one of God’s chosen vessels, a servant of the Highest to lead, inspire and empower the people by her God Given Assignments, to Educate, Demonstrate and Motivate through the Power of the Holy Spirit. Dr. Pierce is a gifted visionary who has designed and facilitated workshops/conferences and seminars for youth and their parents including the Divine Connection Conference in 2008: "Taking Back What the Enemy Has Stolen!" Conference; 2009 Mothers and Daughters Empowerment Summit; Daughters of Zion Conference; Celebrating Restoration, Salvation with Determination Seminar: How to Heal Your Mind, Body, and Soul (Mentally, Physically, Spiritually, Emotionally, Sexually, and Financially) in God's Divine Power by Renewing an Impoverish Spirit of the Mind; 2009 Youth Empowerment Summit. Dr. Pierce designed and created the brand for The Mustard Seed Cooperative Parish by designing a logo that was incorporated on every letter head, program booklet for the Cooperative Parish and a Website that was viewed by many. Most of these fresh ideas have become wildly popular which had drawn the members all closer together especially with the Monthly Prayer Breakfast.
Dr. Pierce sermons were insightful, self-reflective, and instructive. Dr. Pierce tenure introduced a mentoring program called, The Christian Rites of Passage, A Model for Young Women with Low Self-Esteem: Beautiful Daughters Crying Out Loud, But No One Is Listening, and It Hurts, and P.R.A.Y.E.R. for the Youth, Inc., Health and Wholeness Ministry, Women's Empowerment Conference, and a Grace Girl Shine! John 8:12, Woman’s Ministry who Impact lives through Prayer, by Building a Solid lifestyle of Prayer in the Community. Dr. Pierce is a “Prayer Warrior” standing on the walls interceding for others and praying God’s will be done in all things.
Dr. Pierce has worked in various churches in many different areas including Weekly Bible study, Preaching/Teaching, Pastoral Care, Visiting the Sick and Shut-in, and ending with the National Veterans Sheros' Ministry, until she relocated to her hometown in Birmingham, Alabama.
Dr. Pierce has also served as an Intern Hospital Chaplain at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington D.C., she completed her 200 hours of practical training at Doctors Community Hospital, where she became one of the Board-Certified Chaplain to teach the Clinical Pastoral Care Training at Doctors Community Hospital, in Lanham Maryland, she was a certified trainer as a healthcare chaplain.
Dr. Pierce earned her doctorate at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D. C.; a Master of Divinity Degree from Howard University School of Divinity; and a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Electronic Studio (Advance Multimedia) from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She also has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marymount University in Graphic Design, with a minor in Communication Design specializing in Advertising design. She is a member of the American Psychotherapy Association, Association of Professional Chaplains, and Homeland Security.
Dr. Pierce is a self-published author of the two books Nothing but the Truth, Broken Pieces, Rebuilding Faith and Determination, Dealing with Life’s Challenges – When the Adversary Seeks to Devour and Destroy the Mind, Body, and Soul, and is now working on her third book, due to come out soon. Dr. Pierce strives to educate, demonstrate, and motivate women who are in spiritual need of support who suffers with brokenness, and low self-esteem.
Dr. Pierce is currently the Pastor at Saint Luke A.M.E Church, Hueytown, Alabama, she is ordained as a Local Deacon in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, in the North Alabama Annual Conference. She is a member of Saint John A.M.E. Church, Downtown Birmingham, under the pastorage of the Reverend Doctor Ronald Sterling.
Rev. Dr. Pierce is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. She settled in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area in 1986 after serving 15.5 years in the U.S. Army and 21 years in the Federal Government: Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); The Department of Defense, (DOD) Pentagon; The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) & the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); and retired with a total of 36 years of Federal Service.
Dr. Pierce has two adult sons Kireem (LaNitra) and Karlos Jeter (Anastasia), and twelve grandchildren, and her adorable pet Pekingese Prince Precious. To God be the glory for all He has done!
Saint Luke A.M.E. Church – Hueytown
Rev. Dr. G. D. Pierce, Pastor
Jesus Is On His Way Back!
To gather all His Saints to Heaven
(I Cor. 15: 51-52; I Thes. 4: 16-17; and II Thes. 2: 1).
Those who have not accepted the redemptive work of Jesus Christ will suffer eternal separation from the God. The devil and his angels, the beast and the false prophet, and anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life, shall be consigned to everlasting punishment in the lake of fire which burns with brimstone.
This is the second death, the lake of fire. (Rev. 19: 20; 20: 10-15)
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