Our Mission and Vision
Restoration
“To Serve the Community, About A Supernatural God, & Having Supernatural Faith, In A Supernatural Loving God, With Supernatural Powers; Who Restores the Mind, Mold & Reshapes the Heart to Have A Christ Minded Spirit.”
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.
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
Our Pastor
BIOGRAPHY
Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Denise Pierce is the Senior Pastor of Saint Luke AME Church-Hueytown, Alabama, where she has faithfully served for five years. A woman of extraordinary faith, resilience, and purpose, she brings over 40 years of ministry experience and more than 25 years of pastoral leadership to her calling. She is a Board-Certified Chaplain, published author, retired federal servant, and disabled United States Army veteran who has dedicated her life to Faith, Health & Salvation in the Community.
Rev. Dr. Pierce is a pioneering voice in faith-based holistic wellness, having spent over 25 years addressing the total person — mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially — through her signature ministry track and her original workshop, “Detoxing the Mind, Body, and Soul.” She is the Founder of Celebrating Sisters in the Spirit, a Holy Ghost-empowered women’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit women’s ministry operating under the mandate to Unite, Uplift, and Unleash every woman into her God-given purpose. She is also the Founder of Prayer For The Youth, INC, a youth mentoring organization, and Matters of the Heart Outreach Ministry, a Health and Wholeness Ministry addressing the mind, body, soul, and spirit.
A decorated veteran of the United States Army and retired Senior Graphic Designer Analyst and Multimedia Specialist with the Department of Defense, Rev. Dr. Pierce held a Top Secret/SCI security clearance in the Intelligence Community during her 36 combined years of federal and military service. She is also the author of the six-book series, My Journey: It’s All About Faith. Her life is a living testimony to the faithfulness of God — and a powerful declaration that with faith, all things are possible.
Rev. Dr. Pierce is a pioneering voice in faith-based holistic wellness, having spent over 25 years addressing the total person — mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially — through her signature ministry track and her original workshop, “Detoxing the Mind, Body, and Soul.” She is the Founder of Celebrating Sisters in the Spirit, a Holy Ghost-empowered women’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit women’s ministry operating under the mandate to Unite, Uplift, and Unleash every woman into her God-given purpose. She is also the Founder of Prayer For The Youth, INC, a youth mentoring organization, and Matters of the Heart Outreach Ministry, a Health and Wholeness Ministry addressing the mind, body, soul, and spirit.
A decorated veteran of the United States Army and retired Senior Graphic Designer Analyst and Multimedia Specialist with the Department of Defense, Rev. Dr. Pierce held a Top Secret/SCI security clearance in the Intelligence Community during her 36 combined years of federal and military service. She is also the author of the six-book series, My Journey: It’s All About Faith. Her life is a living testimony to the faithfulness of God — and a powerful declaration that with faith, all things are possible.
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
BIOGRAPHY
Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Denise Pierce
Senior Pastor, Saint Luke AME Church-Hueytown
Founder, Celebrating Sisters in the Spirit | Founder, Prayer For The Youth, INC | Founder, Matters of the Heart Outreach Ministry
Board-Certified Chaplain | Published Author | Disabled Veteran
Board-Certified Chaplain | Published Author | Disabled Veteran
Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Denise Pierce is a woman of extraordinary faith, resilience, and purpose. A visionary pastor, pioneering wellness advocate, decorated federal servant, disabled veteran, and anointed minister of the Gospel, she stands as a living testament to the redemptive and restorative power of God. For over four decades, she has faithfully answered the call of God — serving in the pulpit, the community, the military, and the halls of government — never wavering in her commitment to Faith, Health, and Salvation in the Community.
Pastoral Ministry & Calling
Rev. Dr. Pierce has served in ministry for over 40 years and brings more than 25 years of pastoral leadership experience to her calling. She has served as the Senior Pastor of Saint Luke AME Church-Hueytown, Alabama for five years, providing spiritual leadership, community engagement, and transformative ministry without compensation — a reflection of her unwavering dedication to the people God has entrusted to her care.As a Board-Certified Chaplain, she has served as a hospital chaplain instructor, providing spiritual care and guidance in clinical settings. Her chaplaincy work reflects her belief that ministry extends far beyond the four walls of the church and into every place where people need the presence of God.
Education & Academic Achievements
Rev. Dr. Pierce holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marymount University, two Master’s degrees from the prestigious Howard University, and a Doctorate from Wesley Theological Seminary. Her academic journey reflects a lifelong commitment to excellence, scholarship, and the pursuit of knowledge in service to God and community.She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and a Master of Fine Arts in Electronic Studio — encompassing web design, animation, video production, photography, and digital media arts — credentials she has put to use in both her professional career and her ministry brand development.
Federal Service & Military Career
Rev. Dr. Pierce is a proud United States Army veteran who served her country with honor and distinction for 15.5 years — until she was diagnosed with Stage 3 Sarcoidosis, a serious and debilitating illness. Her military service, combined with her subsequent civilian federal career with the Department of Defense, reflects a combined 36 years of dedicated public service to the United States of America. She is a Disabled Veteran.
During her tenure with the Department of Defense, Rev. Dr. Pierce served as a Senior Graphic Designer, Analyst, and Multimedia Specialist within the Intelligence Community, where she held a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. She also served as an instructor in computer graphics at the collegiate level, sharing her technical expertise with the next generation of professionals.
Her journey through federal workplace persecution — which she describes as an “administrative lynching” — ultimately resulted in her complete vindication. This defining chapter of her life became the foundation of her book, Vindicated by Faith, and serves as a powerful testimony that God is the ultimate vindicator.
During her tenure with the Department of Defense, Rev. Dr. Pierce served as a Senior Graphic Designer, Analyst, and Multimedia Specialist within the Intelligence Community, where she held a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. She also served as an instructor in computer graphics at the collegiate level, sharing her technical expertise with the next generation of professionals.
Her journey through federal workplace persecution — which she describes as an “administrative lynching” — ultimately resulted in her complete vindication. This defining chapter of her life became the foundation of her book, Vindicated by Faith, and serves as a powerful testimony that God is the ultimate vindicator.
Pioneer in Faith-Based Holistic Wellness
For over 25 years, Rev. Dr. Pierce has been a pioneering voice in faith-based holistic wellness — long before the intersection of faith and health became a mainstream conversation. Under her signature ministry track, “Faith and Health in the Community,” she has dedicated her ministry to Health and Wholeness, addressing the total person — mind, body, soul, and spirit.She is the creator of the groundbreaking workshop, “Detoxing the Mind, Body, and Soul” — a comprehensive wellness framework addressing wholeness mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially. This five-dimensional approach to wellness, rooted in Scripture and practical application, was decades ahead of its time and continues to transform lives today.
Her annual Health & Wellness Summit has brought together medical professionals, community leaders, and faith communities to address critical health disparities affecting underserved populations. Most recently, her Men’s Health & Wellness Summit — held February 28, 2026 at Saint Luke AME Church-Hueytown — featured UAB Medical specialists, the Birmingham Black Nurses Association, Catalyst By Southern Research, and Vascular & Interventional Specialists of Alabama, offering free health screenings and genetic testing to the community.
Celebrating Sisters in the Spirit
Rev. Dr. Pierce is the Founder of Celebrating Sisters in the Spirit, a Holy Ghost-empowered 501(c)(3) nonprofit women’s ministry operating under the mandate to Unite, Uplift, and Unleash every woman into her God-given purpose. This ministry provides holistic wellness programming, workshops, conferences, and prayer support for women across multiple states.Grounded in the covenant, “I will not tear my sister down, but cover her in the Blood of Jesus,” Celebrating Sisters in the Spirit stands as a safe, Spirit-filled space where women are healed, strengthened, and released into their destiny.
Prayer For The Youth, INC
Rev. Dr. Pierce is the Founder of Prayer For The Youth, INC, a youth-focused ministry and mentoring organization committed to investing in the next generation. Under this ministry umbrella she created:“I CAN” — A mentoring program specifically designed for young women, empowering them to discover their identity, potential, and purpose in God.
Daughters are Crying Out Loud and No One Is Listening, and It Hurts — A compassionate outreach program within the “I CAN” ministry that provides a safe space for young women to be heard, healed, and restored.
Matters of the Heart Outreach Ministry
Rev. Dr. Pierce founded Matters of the Heart Outreach Ministry, a Health and Wholeness Ministry with a holistic approach to healing that addresses the complete person — Mind, Body, Soul, and Spirit — Mentally, Physically, Spiritually, Emotionally, and Financially. This ministry equips individuals and communities with the tools and resources needed to live whole, healthy, and purpose-driven lives in alignment with God’s Word.Prayers of Expressions Prayer Ministry
For six years, Rev. Dr. Pierce has led Prayers of Expressions, an interdenominational prayer conference call ministry open to all who desire to pray. Meeting three times each week, the ministry gathers 12 to 24 participants from across the country for Spirit-led prayer every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 AM EST / 10:00 AM CST.
Miraculous Monday • Wondrous Wednesday • Faithful Friday
Prayers of Expressions is a testimony to Rev. Dr. Pierce’s conviction that prayer is not merely a religious exercise — it is a living, breathing expression of faith in a God who hears and answers. Over six faithful years, this ministry has become a spiritual anchor for participants who gather consistently to seek the face of God together.
Published Author
Rev. Dr. Pierce is a published author of the six-book series, My Journey: It’s All About Faith:
Published:
• Vindicated by Faith
• Broken Pieces: Rebuilding Faith and Determination
• Nothing But The Truth, Poetry & Short Stories
Releasing Within the Next Two Months:
• In the Eyes of God: Pursuit of Holiness
Pending Release Before End of 2026:
• Value Me When You Need Me the Most
• Faith Deposit Account
Through her writing, Rev. Dr. Pierce shares her personal testimony of faith, perseverance, and the unshakable faithfulness of God — offering hope and healing to every reader who has walked through the fire and survived.
“Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn Denise Pierce is more than a pastor — she is a pioneer, a warrior, a healer, and a vessel of God’s glory. Her life and ministry stand as a powerful declaration that with faith, all things are possible.”
Saint Luke AME Church | 301 Forest Road, Hueytown, Alabama 35023www.stlukeamehueytown.org | admin@stlukeamehueytown.org | (205) 852-4233
Faith • Health & Salvation in the Community
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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