About Our Leaders

Senior Pastor

Ron Silas

Reverend Ron Silas has been a Bible preacher, teacher & evangelist since 2001. As Chairman of the Board of Directors for AFC Ministries/Antelope, CA. a non-profit 501(c)(3) Religious Corporation. Pastor Ron believes very strongly as Christians we have an obligation to Christ, in accordance with Matthew 9:35-36. We must be intentional in serving our communities most vulnerable and sharing the message of God’s love to the lost, the unchurched, the discouraged and those who are underserved or homeless and living without hope, that “No one is unimportant or too small to receive God’s grace & love. If you’re a true follower of Christ, then you are “His Ambassador.” 2 Corinthians 5:17-20.

Associate Pastor

Pam Silas

Associate Pastor Pam Silas is the Co-Chairperson and Chief Financial Officer of AFC Ministries and the Director of Seasoned Branches Women’s Ministry working alongside the executive team of AFC Ministries. She brings the same discipline, dedication and devotion to sharing the gospel that she displayed for 33 yrs with the US Air Force. Her passion is teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, making God’s Word as simple, understandable and relatable for salvation as possible.

Associate Pastor

Dianna Harris

Associate Pastor Dianna Harris is the Director of “Branches” Young Women’s Ministry and serves alongside the AFC leadership team. She is passionate about helping people find their purpose in God’s perfectly designed plan for their lives. She believes in being transparent (open and honest) with God and allowing him to meet you right where you are, no matter how bad it seems. We are all imperfect people striving to serve a perfect God.

Associate Pastor

Bryant Echols

Associate Pastor Bryant Echols is the Director of Outreach Logistics and Men’s Ministry. Pastor Echols has a strong desire to defend the gospel of Jesus Christ and staying true to the Great Commission of advancing the kingdom of God by teaching, preaching, and baptizing in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Pastor Echols is the published author of the book titled, “To Give A Reason: Defending the Gospel” which provides sound theological answers to questions about Christianity. Pastor Echols has served in the body of Christ as an Assistant Pastor, Youth Pastor, and Director of Christian Education.

Voices of Faith

Josephine Williams

JOSEPHINE is a retired nurse who is dedicated to praying on behalf of others asking, and believing God to do the miraculous. She is a mighty woman of prayer who understands the pain of life and the power of prayer. She understands that she is not a victim to a situation, a circumstance or a relationship but that she is a Warrior! Josephine is ready to do battle through prayer for all those sending in prayer requests, for whatever they are going through. Her battle cry is, “You don’t have to go through this battle alone. Together we will take it to the throne!”

“For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6

Voices of Faith

Katrina Scott

KATRINA understands that there are times when we do not know how to pray or what to say, but it’s okay. You can just call on the name of “Jesus, He is listening.” Katrina believes that God is who He says He is and therefore, she can confidently trust Him with her prayers. She believes in persisting in prayer no matter how long it takes for God’s Will to be done in a situation or circumstance in life. She understands that prayer is not about the right words; it’s about the right heart. With all her heart, she wants to join her faith with your faith in trusting God through prayer for your prayer needs.

“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone, it is the same God at work. Now you are the body of Christ and each one of you is a part of it.” 1Corinthians 12:4-6, 27

Voices of Faith

Marie Silas-Rice

MARIE prays for everyone to “Remember, God is in the blessing business. Commit to trusting Him with all your heart and He will do it for you.”

“Being confident of this, that the Lord who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Philippians 1:6

Voices of Faith

Jarod Richards

JAROD confesses to be a proud soldier of God, has a strong love for God and believes nothing is going to change that. Even at the age of 18, Jarod knew that God was talking to him and he was always talking to God. Jarod is a Voices of Faith prayer warrior and wants to pray that you always have a blessed day when you read this message acknowledging that God is the blessing business.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Voices of Faith

Mother Harris (Honorary Member)

MOTHER HARRIS is 92 years old, blind and has multiple sclerosis, but she would be the first to tell you it doesn’t matter if we are 2 or 92, if we’ve walked with Jesus for 60 years or just met Him last night, we can trust the Lord with whatever we’re going through. And just like Paul, she is convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Therefore, if it matters to us, it matters to Him. She says that she considers it an honor to take your prayer request to the Father and by faith she trust that God not only hears her prayers but will answer in His time.

“The Lord is my Shepherd; I have all that I need.” Psalm 23