Pastor Ivan, is well known throughout the Kingdom of God as a servant at heart. One who is a intercessor to the Nations and prophetically preaches with power and clarity. At the tender age of 12 he gave his life to Christ, and from that day forward he knew he was to be molded for the Master’s use. Pastor Ivan acknowledged his call into the ministry at 16 years old. The Anointing on his life was undeniable and his passion for souls was evident.
Pastor Ivan is an ordained Elder of the Church of God in Christ and serves the Church of God in Christ as Jurisdictional Minister of Music, of the WA State COGIC Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop Leo C. Brown. Pastor Ivan also serves as Special Assistant to the Office of Dr. Judith Christie McAllister, COGIC International Minister of Music.
In June 2012, Pastor Ivan released his first book, "A Servant's Journal; Encouraging Devotions and Exhortations" and is currently preparing to record hisfirst “Prophetic Prayer” CD. Pastor Ivan has been featured on the Word Network with Lexi, and TCT (Totally Christian Television) with Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole, sharing in exhortation and testimony.
In August 2016, prophecy would be fulfilled, with the blessings and release of his Pastor, Bishop Leo C. Brown, Pastor Ivan founded and established the Greater Destiny Church (COGIC) a Christ centered, purpose driven, and community focused ministry. GDC is recognized as a fast growing multi-cultural and multi-generational ministry. Within just one year of ministry, in August 2017 GDC purchased their first and current building at 324 North J St., Tacoma, WA.
The Lord continues to do great and mighty things in the life of Pastor Ivan. In April of 2017, Pastor Ivan was selected as one of the 40 COGIC Millennials to go to Israel with the COGIC World Missions Department. In July 2017, at the COGIC International AIM (Auxiliaries in Ministry) Convention, Pastor Ivan was nominated and selected as one of COGIC's 20 persons under 40 most influential leaders.
Pastor Ivan is an ordained Elder of the Church of God in Christ and serves the Church of God in Christ as Jurisdictional Minister of Music, of the WA State COGIC Jurisdiction under the leadership of Bishop Leo C. Brown. Pastor Ivan also serves as Special Assistant to the Office of Dr. Judith Christie McAllister, COGIC International Minister of Music.
In June 2012, Pastor Ivan released his first book, "A Servant's Journal; Encouraging Devotions and Exhortations" and is currently preparing to record hisfirst “Prophetic Prayer” CD. Pastor Ivan has been featured on the Word Network with Lexi, and TCT (Totally Christian Television) with Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole, sharing in exhortation and testimony.
In August 2016, prophecy would be fulfilled, with the blessings and release of his Pastor, Bishop Leo C. Brown, Pastor Ivan founded and established the Greater Destiny Church (COGIC) a Christ centered, purpose driven, and community focused ministry. GDC is recognized as a fast growing multi-cultural and multi-generational ministry. Within just one year of ministry, in August 2017 GDC purchased their first and current building at 324 North J St., Tacoma, WA.
The Lord continues to do great and mighty things in the life of Pastor Ivan. In April of 2017, Pastor Ivan was selected as one of the 40 COGIC Millennials to go to Israel with the COGIC World Missions Department. In July 2017, at the COGIC International AIM (Auxiliaries in Ministry) Convention, Pastor Ivan was nominated and selected as one of COGIC's 20 persons under 40 most influential leaders.